The idea of working out first thing in the morning makes us want to hide under the duvet and hum lullabies. In fact we'd rather spend eternity watching Nadia off Big Brother's dancercise video with anvils strapped to each limb than lift a finger in the a.m. And that's precisely why we love/hate the Shape Up Alarm Clock.
Shape Up!
This drill sergeant of a waker-upper is shaped like a dumbbell (weightlifter style, not Donny Tourette style) for a very good reason: you have to do 30 reps to turn it off. Aargh! It's not particularly heavy (only 660 grams) but let's face it, 30 reps with anything is going to wake you up, especially if it's bleeping incessantly. Feel the burn!
10kg weight!
With a digital display showing the time/reps remaining on one end and a 10kg logo on the other, the Shape Up Alarm Clock is a highly amusing gift for fitness freaks and lazy slobs alike. Unfit sleepyheads will appreciate the irony whilst toned muscleheads will appreciate the opportunity to define their biceps before having a bowl of vitamin-enhanced seaweed. Or something like that.
Powered by 2xAAA batteries, the take-anywhere Shape Up also features a regular, no-reps-required alarm function. But that kind of defeats the object, doesn't it. Then again it might come in handy when you wake up with a head like a 10 ton barbell and a mouth like a camel's armpit.
Looking fit in the morning!
Muscles or no muscles one thing's for sure, this nifty alarm clock is an extremely effective weapon in the battle against lethargy. Who knows, those 30 reps might even inspire you to continue your morning with a full-on workout.
Whatever happens it's unlikely you'll feel like returning to bobo-land after working up a sweat silencing this infernal lie-in buster. And that's the idea. So come on, drop and give us 30. Well okay, £19.95 will do. All together now, 'It's the eye of the tiger...'
Please Note:
The time must be the right way up when doing the bicep curls for the counter to work
Product Features:
AM/PM functions
Requires 30 bicep curls to turn off the alarm
Battery Requirements:
Requires 2xAAA Batteries (not included)
Dimensions:
Measures approximately 17cm(W) x 7.5cm(H) x 7.5cm(D)
More of a novelty item, than an alarm clock.
It's a great idea, but I'm not particularly happy with mine, for one it feels cheap all around (well what do you expect for £20 I guess?) after a couple of days of using it something has become detached inside so it rattles and sometimes malfunctions. The alarm is quite clunky to set and it's a shame it's so light. Gareth Weaver, Aberystwyth - 7th April 2011
Firebox says: Sorry to hear that Gareth, please feel free to drop us an email (info@firebox.com) and we can look to resolve this for you.
This is a great gift for the fitness freak in your life! Alex, London - 25th March 2010
I love the idea of this but its not got enough weight, I know its about reps and the novel idea but might as well be curling atleast 2kg! Al, Guildford - 22nd January 2010
It is quite good. It could do with being louder though, and also it isn't quite as heavy as you'd expect. But in principal, it is a great bit of kit, well done that man in Hong Kong who invented it. Ben, Birmingham - 27th January 2009
This a great piece of kit for working out in the mornings. I love it. I gave one to my best mate fro Christmas she love it plus is great exercise. If your new years resolution is get git using your arms get this you wont be disappointed. Douglas Anderson, Newcastle-under-Lyme - 28th December 2008
Love this thing! Great for getting fit and waking yourself up in the morning - use mine every day of the week (except sundays). Jordan D, Huddersfield - 13th December 2008
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