Are we simply being re-presented vintage exercise propaganda?

[michaelboy]

Years ago, this was purported to be a way of exercising with minimal exertion or effort:



Now we have the Legxercise Ellipse and the Legxercise Pro.





While I would agree that these electrically-powered devices might minimally improve circulation and muscle tone (especially for the infirmed or elderly), the benefits are marginal, at best. If these devices required actual muscle energy rather than an electrical motor, at least the caloric burn would be more considerable. The commercials where I've seen these $200+ contraptions, often depict young healthy people touting the significant benefits. I'm thinking a walk to the kitchen or bathroom would easily be more anaerobically beneficial.

As much as I know, most beneficial excerise (such as a yoga vinyasa) takes a measurable level of effort.

I won't be spending that $200 anytime soon.

Comments

[tactilemuse]

I'd pay a shocking sum to get my bones absolutely rattled on one of those vibrating exercise belts. My grandma's neighbor had one when I was a kid and I may have ended up shaking my brain loose with it. I loved it so much. I now have one of those massage guns and it provides a similar bone rattling result that is VERY calming.

[keplers_angels]

If I'm gonna pay $200 for a passive "exercise" machine it's gonna do more for me than that. ;)