Tono Shaper
The Tono Shaper is an at-home fitness tool that's been designed to help you work out various muscles in your body, such as your legs, arms, and abdominals, in as little as 10 minutes. This device, which is purported to be lightweight, is shaped like a bowling pin (just a bit chunkier) with one end a little thicker than the other. It's specified that you'll be able to use yours while you're standing up, seated, or lying down, and each one comes with a workout guide to assist you with getting started.
Total Cost Breakdown
The cost of Tono Shaper is $29.99 and the shipping is FREE!
This price was obtained from the As Seen on TV commercial page which was taken offline due to Tono Shaper being discontinued. Tono Shaper may still be found for sale on Amazon or Ebay.
This price was obtained from the As Seen on TV commercial page which was taken offline due to Tono Shaper being discontinued. Tono Shaper may still be found for sale on Amazon or Ebay.
How to Use (Step by Step)
- Choose Position
Once you've got a Tono Shaper and are ready to begin your first workout, you'll have to decide if you want to accomplish it while standing up, sitting down, or lying down. You can always start in one position and change positions later if your mobility level allows for that. If you decide to sit down, virtually any seat will do, including a couch, a hard chair, or even a wheelchair.
- Position Tool Appropriately
Next, you'll need to position your tool between two body parts, depending on which muscle(s) you want to work. You could place it under one armpit, between your hands while holding them out in front of you, or between your thighs or calves. Either the wider end or the narrower end can be pointing downward. Alternatively, the tool can also be placed between your body and a flat surface, such as your back and the floor. This may come in handy if you want to do some crunches. If you don't know where to start, consult your workout guide.
- Start Exercising
With your tool in position, you can start exercising your muscles. Typically, this will involve squeezing the device with the two body parts you've placed it between. You can move the device every minute or two, or whenever it feels right to do so, and change your body position, too. For more exercise ideas and postural tips, remember to keep checking out the included workout guide.
- Stop Exercising and Clean up
It's your choice when you want to end a session with your Tono Shaper. Ideally, you should continue exercising for at least 10 minutes, but if you experience pain before that, it's fine to stop. You can also continue exercising for longer than 10 minutes if you're able to do so without pain. When you're done using the device, it's best to give it a quick wipe with a damp cloth (wet it with water only). That way, it won't be sweaty or smelly when you go to use it again.
Features
- Lightweight and Compact
Each Tono Shaper is about the size of a basketball or soccer ball, although this device has a different shape. The vast majority of users will be able to carry it around comfortably in one hand, which means it can be quickly moved from room to room in a user's home. Furthermore, it'll fit comfortably in a large backpack, suitcase, or gym bag, so if you want to bring it to your workplace or on a trip, you'll be able to do so. While you're toting it around, it won't feel extremely heavy like a dumbbell would.
- Manually Powered
This exercise device is manually powered, so you won't have to worry about keeping a set of batteries on hand or looking for an electrical outlet when you want to use it. Instead, you'll be able to grab it and start exercising almost anywhere, regardless of whether you're indoors or out. It's a good thing to bring along to a cottage or campsite where you may not have immediate access to a lot of electrical outlets. You might even choose to use it while you're a passenger in a car.
- Very Safe
Working out with heavy dumbbells and barbells can be dangerous, especially if you're a novice fitness enthusiast. If you were to drop one of these on your toe or another body part, you could end up getting seriously injured, and you may require a spotter for some exercises. That isn't the case with the Tono Shaper, though, as it's so lightweight that it won't injure you if you drop it, nor will it get damaged itself. Its lightweight, safe nature makes it a great choice for kids or teens who are just getting an introduction to formal exercise.
Positive Points
- Promotes Low-impact Exercise
The Tono Shaper promotes low-impact exercise, as opposed to high-impact exercise like running or aerobic dance classes that involve a lot of jumping around and pounding your joints against a floor. All of the exercises that you'll do with this device involve smooth, somewhat graceful movements, instead of jerky ones. As a result, using this device to work out will reduce your risk of incurring injuries if you haven't yet, and will be gentler on those who are already injured than high-impact workouts would be.
- No Gym Required
When you obtain a Tono Shaper, you'll be able to exercise in your own home or office without traveling to a gym in any way. This may come as a relief to those people who are embarrassed about going to a gym, don't have a gym near them, or simply don't have the motivation to go. If you choose, you can even complete your workout with this device while watching television. The fact that you don't have to travel anywhere to use it may also appeal to seniors or other people with mobility issues who can't leave home regularly.
- Burns Calories
Aside from having the ability to aid you with building muscles throughout your whole body, this device will also allow you to burn calories, as all physical workouts do. If you're carrying a few extra pounds or inches, you may notice these gradually starting to melt away if you use your Tono Shaper for at least 10 minutes a day. Likewise, by toning your muscles with this device, you may fit more comfortably into pieces of clothing that have been designed to hug your body.
- May Enhance Range of Motion
Users who are inflexible due to months or years of inactivity will likely find that using their Tono Shaper enhances their range of motion. If you lift the device in any direction with your arms and squeeze it, you can promote improvement by trying to reach a little further each time. Improving your range of motion may make other tasks around the house less fatiguing for you.
Critical Advice
If you want to shape and tone your muscles by using your Tono Shaper without bulking up, make sure you complete a lot of repetitions at a low to moderate intensity. On the other hand, completing fewer repetitions while squeezing the device as hard as humanly possible may lead to the bulking of your muscles instead.
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