The benefits of exercise are well-documented. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case with advertising claims for exercise equipment.Some advertisers claim that their exercise products offer a quick, easy way to shape up, keep fit, and lose weight. The truth is, there’s no such thing as a no-work, no-sweat way to a healthy, toned body. Deriving the benefits of exercise requires doing the work.
Before you jump into the next home fitness fad, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offers this advice: Exercise good judgment and evaluate advertising claims for exercise products carefully.
Evaluating Fitness Equipment Claims
Read the performance claims with some skepticism. Beware of anyone that say the equipment can:
provide easy or effortless results or burn excessive calories. The claims may be true for athletes in top physical condition, but not for most people.
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