Ab Lounge Sport Review

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(More customer reviews)This little lounger is a great way to exercise and watch t.v. or listen to music. It is the BEST way to do painless (even COMFORTABLE)sit-ups. I even use it as an inversion table in the reverse-stretch position. I paid $150. for this, including shipping and was really disappointed to find it at the local Linens and Things for 79.99. I'm not so young, and the idea of disassembling,packing and returning was just too much for me. I must also say...it was heck to assemble. I did it in a couple of sittings. BUT WORTH IT ! You won't be sorry. Wish that it came in choices of colors and base designs. I'd love to have it as a permanent fixture in my living room. To make it look a little "homier" , I added a faux lamb's rug to cover the seat. Also makes for warm, soft, cozy exercising.

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More effective than standard sit-ups or bent knee crunches, the Ab Lounge Sport delivers an effective ab workout for people of all fitness levels. The Ab Lounge Sport is designed to tighten and tone your upper abs, lower abs, and obliques faster than you ever thought possible, with an advanced jackknife design that's far more efficient than traditional ab exercises. The jackknife design works your ab muscles with a complete range of motion, toning and tightening your abs for long periods during each jackknife rep. As a result, the chair elicits more muscle activity in your upper and lower abdominals, helping transform flabby abs and love handles into a sensationally sexy swimsuit stomach. The Ab Lounge Sport also strengthens such core muscles as your abs and back, where your functional strength originates. And thanks to the well-designed steel, plastic, and fabric frame, you'll enjoy plenty of support for your head, neck, and back throughout the entire exercise, so you won't accidentally strain a non-ab muscle through poor form. Other details include a foldable frame for easy storage and a weight limit of 275 pounds.
The Ab Lounge Sport--which comes with a workout DVD and a healthy eating guide with tips and recipes--measures 39.5 by 44.5 by 30 inches (W x H x D), weighs 32 pounds, and carries a 90-day warranty.

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Slendertone Flex Pro Abdominal Muscle Toner Review

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(More customer reviews)As a lifetime athlete who in recent years has gotten too busy for doing sports every day as I have in the past, this is a good addition to my various methods of dealing with the change in lifestyle.
I used to go cycling every day and do other outdoor sports on occassion, but my move to NYC five years ago and into corporate America has turned me into your typical weekend warrior. Just as the atrophy of office life was what first turned me into a serious athlete when I was 20, I am inspired at 41 to once again try new things to keep myself in shape--and enjoying it. Most recently these new things include an indoor trainer that I can use with my roadbike to pedal out the miles on weekday evenings, and this belt to work those muscles that cycling does not.
No real CON, but a few points I want to make:
I'm actually taking a star away for the instructions; you pretty much have to figure out how you want to incorporate this thing into your physical training on your own. For the price, they could include an adaquate training guide written by an expert. Perhaps someone at Amazon could suggest a relevant book.
The lack of adaquate instructions caused me to do the couch potato mistake of using the belt while slouched on the sofa in front of the TV and the uneven training gave me a bit of back pain for a week. It wasn't a big deal though.
Perhaps coincidental, but I started pooping like a newborn when I started using this belt.
You should be careful not to overdue it at first unless you already are used to working your abdominal muscles on a regular basis. The suggested levels and use times are a pretty good guide--just don't exceed them.
I was blown away by how much power three AA batteries were able to put out, but maybe it really doesn't take that much power. In any case, the power is more than adaquate.
DO NOT attempt to move the belt while it's turned on because you will literally be in for a shock. It's amazingly strong when the current goes through your fingertips.
BOTTOM LINE: This belt is very effective. My only caviat is that you should look for some kind of guide as to how to use it for maximum effectiveness and without causing yourself undue discomfort or pain.

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Enjoy firmer and stronger ab muscles after just six weeks with the Slendertone Flex Pro abdominal training system. Designed exclusively for men (an alternate version is available for women), the Flex Pro doesn't require thousands of sit-ups or crunches to tone your abs.Instead, the system employs medical-grade Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) technology to simultaneously work all of your abdominal muscles while you walk to the store or sit in an office chair. Simply strap on the toning belt and adhere the included gel pads to your skin. The belt will then send signals to your nerves by way of the gel pads, causing the muscles to relax and contract for an effective yet comfortable abdominal workout. The system has been clinically proven to firm and tone all three abdominal muscles--the rectus, oblique, and transversus abdominis--in addition to boosting core strength and improving endurance.
The Flex Pro offers seven built-in programs and 99 intensity levels, providing a great workout for everyone from beginners to advanced users. For best results, wearers should use the Slendertone Flex Pro five times a week for six weeks. Lightweight and breathable, the unit fits men's waists between 24 and 47 inches and carries a two-year warranty.
About Slendertone A division of Bio Medical Research (BMR) Ltd.--an international company headquartered in Galway, Ireland--Slendertone is a world leader in providing products that improve muscle tone and body shape. The company produced the first toning belt to be cleared for market by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and won the Irish Consumer Goods Export Award in 2005. Slendertone has sold more than 2.5 million toning belts worldwide.

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Abcore Junior Abdominal Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)Well designed machine. Good value. We were almost going to buy the full version of the Abcore rather than the Junior, for a much higher price. Went with the Junior via Amazon instead, figuring we didn't need the gym quality version. This one works just fine. We were looking for an ab machine or exercise that doesn't hurt the lower back, and this one is the best solution. Bought it for my 15 year old son, although the rest of the family gives it a go every now and then also. Seems best suited for people up to about 5' 10". At 6' or taller, the leverage seems off a bit from ideal, but you can still get a decent burn. Wasn't too difficult to assemble ... took about 90 minutes (and that was with the distraction of the Yankee game on in the background). Need to buy the weight plates separately.

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Tired of working your abs without results? Turn to the Abcore Junior abdominal machine, which isolates your abdominals better than any other workout method. Endorsed by chiropractors and gym owners from all over the country, the Abcore Junior employs a patented biomechanical motion to directly target both the upper and lower abs in perfect synchronicity while relieving strain from the lower back. As a result, you can work all of your ab muscles with a single exercise. In addition, the Abcore Junior lets you isolate your left or right oblique muscles with a quick seat adjustment. Simply reach down under the seat, lift the red handle, and slide it left or right. The Abcore Junior--which offers a user capacity of 240 pounds--measures 29 by 61 by 33 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 120 pounds.

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Ab Lounge XL Review

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(More customer reviews)I was debating whether to buy the Ultra or XL since there is a 14" difference in height and I am 5'3" female, but the price offered by Liquidation Wizard on Amazon.com for the XL was too good to pass up. For years I have been unsuccessful at strengthening the abs because traditional crunches hurt my neck and back which I was also trying to strengthen. Since diabetes risk increases with abdominal fat, when I tried someone's AB2 and found it easy to use, I decided to research the other versions and settled on the XL because of price. I couldn't find the Ultra at a similar low price. I was amazed that I received the XL 3 days from the time I placed the order. Having read the other reviews on this site and others, it's apparent quality can vary. The XL is made in China. My XL with the professional package came with probably everything that it was supposed to. There were two DVD's both with Rosalie Brown, one the Interactive AB Blasting System, the other a Resistance Tubing Workout. The sheet mentioned only the Resistance Tubing workout and a firstpath.com CD-ROM, not 2 DVD's. I think they revised their package since 2005 to include the 2 DVD's instead of the CD-ROM, since the Blasting DVD has fitness and nutrition information on it.
It took me 60 minutes to unpack, assemble the XL, and clean up the packaging. I could have done it in 30 if I were more organized. The written directions were straight forward, however, it would have been easier if I looked at the 4-minute video section on the DVD first which showed how to put the XL together. I was impressed with the diet and nutritional booklets that came with the XL, although the DVD exercise routine using the XL was too vigorous for me to want to follow.
Assembly tips: (1) View the assembly procedure first which is on the Interactive AB Blasting System DVD. (2) Put white lithium grease or other lubricant on inside of pedal attachment before attaching pedal to main assembly so it slides in more easily to attach.
The XL is bigger and takes up more room than I anticipated so plan a space for it, because as another reviewer wrote, you won't use it if you try to put it under your bed or in the closet. The computer clock is handy but works by movement and needs to be tilted if it doesn't register at first. I had to tilt the clock away from me so I can't see it as I exercise unless I stop. It's handy, and a motivator, but not really necessary. A watch would do as well. I'm starting out with 5 minutes at a time several times a day and every other day. The XL does isolate the abs and you can feel them working.
My XL is not completely quiet, and that bothers me because I can hear the hinges each time the chair bends even though I'm 130 lbs and the XL is rated to 275 lbs. I'd like to be able to stop the noise since others have written their XLs are quiet. I believe the products are not all of a uniform quality. I rate this a 4 instead of a 5 because of the noise and the placement of the clock. For value received from Liquidation Wizard, the shipper, and Amazon.com it definitely rates a 5.

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The Ab Lounge XL Abdominal Exerciser is the newest model of the revolutionary abdominal fitness trainers made by Fitness Quest. Enjoy a full range of motion without straining your head, neck, and back, as the Lounge XL allows you to exercise off the floor. Maintain better form, and efficiency of movement than you could with traditional bent-knee crunches as you tone your upper and lower abdominals, and watch your love handles melt away. Full recline option provides over 180 degrees of motion, allowing you to release stress that has built up in your spine and neck muscles. The "jackknife" movement focuses the workout strictly on your core stomach and back muscles, for a safe, efficient, and targeted workout.
The Ab Lounge XL Abdominal Exerciser takes abdominal exercise chairs to a new level of comfort. The cool, breathable mesh seat, and durable rolled steel frame can support up to 275 pounds. Padded ISO-grip handles are comfortable to hold, and make the jackknife motion easier, particularly for beginners. Adjustable foot pedals easily accommodate any height from 4 feet, 5 inches and up. The new quick-release folding mechanism, with a lever not a hinge, make the chair a snap to fold- just pull back on the lever and fold. Additionally, the Lounge comes equipped with a focus strap, allowing you to perform the advanced jackknife movement by simply extending your legs. Developing your core strength will help you look better, feel better, and perform better in everyday life and play.
At whatever your level of fitness, abdominal exercise chairs allow you to strengthen your core abdominal and back muscles with a full range of motion and improved form. Abdominal exercise chairs help you maintain proper alignment, and efficiency of movement by supporting your head, neck, and back. If you have trouble getting down on the floor, and find traditional stomach crunches awkward and uncomfortable, abdominal exercise chairs make exercising your core accessible. Additionally, you can rest comfortably between repetitions, watch TV, or just lounge on the chair.
Specifications:
Cool, breathable mesh seat
Padded ISO-grip handles on each side of the top of the Lounge make the jackknife motion easier, particularly for beginners
Adjustable foot pedals move with you for extra comfort, and can accommodate any height from 4 feet, 5 inches and up
New quick-release folding system works like a snap- just pull back on the lever fold
Focus strap, allowing you to perform the advanced jackknife movement, by simply extending your legs
Fitness expert Rosalie Brown's new AB Blasting DVD provides XL workouts for all fitness levels

What's in the Box? Ab Lounge XL Abdominal Exerciser, an instructional DVD by fitness expert Rosalie Brown, and easy to follow healthy meal guides
Manufacturer's Warranty 90-day warranty

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