powerbalance wristbands???

[lph]

uuuuhhhhh - not sure whether to put this under cycling, non-cycling, health or humor...

http://www.powerbalance.net/

My apologies to anyone who might feel strongly about this, but to me this is mumbo-jumbo of the worst kind:

"Power Balance is performance technology that uses holograms embedded with frequencies that react positively with your body’s natural energy field to improve balance, strength, and flexibility."



I think I'd be better off with a wristband that says HTFU.

[pfunk12]

But you can look like a Super Hero if you wear one of those!!

[Tri Girl]

I, too, think it's a bunch of nonsense- but I suppose it's power in their mind's eye. Whatever gives them the confidence to *think* they are stronger, more centered, etc.

I have 2 professional triathlete friends and 1 professional in-line skating friend who wear these (and numerous other friends in triathlon and cycling). They will all SWEAR by them. "they really work." ummm... OK.
I, however, do NOT think they make a bit of a difference (like the magnet bracelets that are supposed to help you physically) and think they're placebos.

I'm certainly not shelling out $30 for it.

I read the brochure. It's HILARIOUS!!
I think a HTFU bracelet would be just as effective for me as well.

[zoom-zoom]

What's that old thing about a fool and his/her money soon being parted? Kinda like my hubby's "lottery tickets are a tax on people who are bad at math."

[Zen]

Doesn't Wonder Woman wear those?

[KnottedYet]

I don't understand...

A hologram is a picture. How do you embed "frequencies" into a picture?

A frequency is a repeating event (a wave). So, what is moving/waving?

Beneficial frequencies? There are all kinds of repeating events in the body, which ones are they benefitting, and how do they know that every single human is going to react the exact same way?

And I thought we were all supposed to be wearing those magic titanium BB tubes to make us better athletes? Now it's pictures encased in silicone instead?

I'm so confused...

(Maybe I'll just do it the old fashioned way, and exercise to get myself more fit. I'm so behind the times.)

ETA: by the way, I often have patients ask me about various magic talismans they see advertised. The placebo effect is incredibly strong and very well documented, so I try to give diplomatic answers.

[snapdragen]

Doesn't Wonder Woman wear those?

Yes. Yes I do.........