authorities in Australia say Power Balance Bracelet, is a fraud
authorities in Australia say Bracelet Power Balance, is a fraud. Power Balance Bracelet is touted to provide balance, strength and better flexibility for users using the natural energy fields originating from the wearer �s body.
�Power Balance has recognized that there is no credible scientific basis to strengthen the claim such benefits, thus there is no reasonable grounds to support the statement bracelet benefits of this power balance, � said chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Graeme Samuel, as quoted from SMH.com.au, Tuesday (04/01/2011).
Samuel said that when a product is promoted, sold in stores of major sporting and used by celebrities and athletes, so
consumers tend to give a certain legitimacy to the product.
Ad Sound Power Balance Bracelet apologize in the Australian media on December 23, 2010:
�In our ads state that bracelet Power Balance can improve strength, balance and flexibility you.
We acknowledge that there is no credible scientific evidence that
supports our claims and therefore we are involved in the act of misleading and violated article s52 of the Trade Practices Act (Trade Practices Act) 1974.
If you feel you have been misled by this campaign we apologize unconditionally and offer a full refund. To get a refund please visit our website at www.powerbalance.com.au or call in toll free number 1800 733
436
This offer will last until June 30, 2011. In order for the refund requirements are met together with the cost of shipping, you need to return the original product Power Balance along with proof of buy (including credit card records, barcode and receipt)
from an authorized reseller in Australia.
Notice of this correction has been paid by the Power Balance Australia Pty Ltd as a promise to the Australian Competition and
Consumer Commission pursuant to paragraph 87B Trade Practices Act, 1974. �
Previously, Greg Whyte scientists from Liverpool John Moores University, said physical activity by itself will increase the
absorption okksigen so stamina increases. Even if these silicone bracelets can further boost your stamina, it �s just the placebo
effect. authorities in Australia say Bracelet Power Balance, is a fraud.But even if it smacks of a placebo effect, nobody is prepared to miss the boat - or take the mickey out of it just in case it works.
The US-based company, through its website and Australian sales reps, is happy to put the Power Balance bands to the test. But the test, a string of exercises that are improved after the subject puts
on the band, is clearly open to interpretation. One interpretation is that the subject grew stronger after putting
on the band. Another is that the exercises will always be performed more effectively the second time around, band or not.
In fact, a recent Today Tonight report conducted blind tests where the subjects did not know if they had a hologram in their pocket.
A Power Band representative failed to pick the holder of the Power Band device every time. But none of this has stopped the runaway success of the bands. Adelaide physical performance manager Stephen Schwerdt, a leader in his field, said several of the Crows had had a crack at wearing them, more in their day-to-day chores than specifically in training or on match day.
As is the club's philosophy, he has kept an open mind, but he knows of no research that validates the claim.
"We keep an open mind; that's our approach to all of these
things," Schwerdt said yesterday as the Crows went through their final training session ahead of today's game against Sydney at West Lakes.
"We had a guy who gave us some of them, and by that time, some of the guys had bought their own, so quite a few of them have tried them out. But I haven't seen too much of them lately.
Maybe the novelty has worn off.
"It's whether it stands the test of time that will decide."
But all sporting organisations face a dilemma with the bands. If they do what they claim to do, surely they should be banned because they are performance enhancers.
It is claimed the wonder band can increase an athlete's core strength and power by as much as 500 per cent. Have a think about that. Does that mean a man who can bench press 100kg can all of a sudden lift 500kg?...
