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Claiming some weird form of thermal liposuction, this little ‘gem’ comes with free measuring tape and diet plan. Instead of doing actual exercise, you can just sit, relax and sweat. Watch the seriously cheesy infomercial here.

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Basically, you get this huge plastic dumbbell thing and shake it like it’s 1999 at the risk of looking like you’re giving a transformer a hand job. There’s also one for men. If I came home one night to my husband/boyfriend using one of these, I would be scared. VERY scared.

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Love your TV? Want rock hard abs? Then this is the product for you. The Ab Lounge not only promises great abs and strong back muscles, but it will make you more flexible in your old age. Actually, this machine might help you do crunches if you have back problems, but it will be a lot less effective. Check out the infomercial here.

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Suzanne Somers, the ‘face’ or should I say thighs of the product, may look fantastic, but we all know it isn’t because she used one of these.

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One of the funniest infomercials. I have ever seen! This product is designed for those poor people who are chained to their desks and have no time to get to the gym. Basically, you sit on this chair, which moves constantly, and it moves your hips like a hula dancer. How the hell you’re expected to get anything done, or have your colleagues take you seriously, is a mystery to me. Ellen DeGeneres

Yes, you read correctly! It’s a dumbell attached to your telephone! Have an office job in a telemarketing company? Want great biceps? Then this is the product for you! This beauty weighs roughly 4.5kgs and if you call now (see what I did there?) we’ll include a personal trainer who will call you every hour on the hour to make you’re getting the full benefits of this amazing product! (iPhone attachment sold separately.).

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