I’m sure you have seen them: endless infomercials with in shape models demonstrating the most ridiculous contraptions on earth.

And the most surprising aspect of all of this is that people actually pull out their credit cards in the wee hours of the morning and order these things!

So, without further ado, here are some gadgets that are not effective for weight loss:

1. Disc-shaped bosus: Personal trainers around the country can be seen using these on their clients. And while they are effective for increasing balance abilities, they are not effective for maximum fat loss. So make sure you program doesn’t focus on these if weight loss if your main goal.

2. Circular disc trainers: I’m sure you’ve seen the endless oodles of personal trainers using these contraptions in commercial gyms. Again, do you want to increase balance or burn the most amount of fat? If you goal is fat loss, then stick with free weights.

3. Giant stabilizing balls: Some of these can get really big! And if you want to lose weight as fast as possible you are far better off doing other exercises. Having said that, you will be fine using stability balls sparingly. And they do a great job of working your core.

4. Straps: Lots of bodybuilders use these and for good reason-they help you lift more than you would be able to otherwise. The key here is to not abuse them. If you do, you will compromise grip strength. And this is really important for everyday tasks.

5. Strap-like trainers: There are a couple of these trainers on the market right now. Again, the main issue here is that it’s very hard to use maximal weights when training with these. You are far better off sticking with basic compound movements.

Look, you can expect to keep on being exposed to fitness gadget marketing. So always remember that outlandish claims never hold up to the hype. Stick to the basics with high levels of intensity and you will be just fine!

Writer Katherine Crawford, a fitness expert and recent arm fat sufferer, instructs women on how to shake weight off. Unearth how to get sexy arms by exploring her blog about how to shake weight right now!

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