Curve Fitness
When I was researching the ab coaster, I spent a lot of time searching for concrete information and found that there just wasn't a whole lot available. This article will provide you with the information that I wish I'd had when considering this purchase. I'll go over what I think are the biggest pros and the biggest cons of owning an ab coaster.
Curve Fitness
The Pros: First, here is what I feel are the pluses or positives to this machine.
Curve Fitness
1. It Gets The Job Done Completely And Efficiently: I don't think there's a lot of debate that hanging leg raises are the gold standard of an ab or core workout. The only problem is that this sequence of movements or exercises requires you to support your own weight while working your abdominals. Not many people can do this, much less do it correctly, Even for those folks with a strong upper body who can, it's hard to do more than a few reps. The ab coaster allows you the same range of motion so that you're working the same muscles, but you're not having to support your own weight. Therefore, you're able to do many more reps correctly. Obviously, this is much more effective.
Curve Fitness
And, you don't just feel the work out in your core of midsection. I feel it all the way under my arms (upper obliques) to well below my hips. It is my experience that you can get the job done in less time with the machine.
2. The Machine Is Sturdy, High Quality, And Adjustable: This is not a chintzy or cheap machine like you might find at a discount store. The ab coaster is made out of high quality steel that is heavy and sturdy. The literature that came with it said it could support up to 300 pounds and I absolutely believe this. But, although it can support larger folks, it works nicely for smaller people too, as the seat is completely adjustable.
3. The Results Are Pretty Quick: When I was researching this machine in weight loss forums, I did not believe a lot of the results that people claimed (and I still think some of them may have been exaggerated), but I now know that the results come pretty quickly if you stick with it. Obviously, you have to actually get on the machine regularly to get results. But, if you make even half an effort, I do now believe you'll achieve your goals pretty efficiently. It is also my experience that the machine works all of the muscles in a way that is much superior to crunches and sit ups.
The Cons: Now, onto what I feel are the minuses or negatives to this machine.
1. You Need Enough Room For It: The dimensions of the ab coaster are 51" long x 25" wide x 50" high. Although I do put it in the corner, it protrudes a bit. I wouldn't want to have this in a studio apartment. Make sure have you enough area where you can comfortably walk around or won't cringe every time you stare at it taking up so much room. Not every one has a work out room or somewhere that you can place it out of the way. This is certainly a consideration.
2. It Takes Some Getting Used To: On the infomercial, the people exercising make it look like an easy, fluid motion. While The J shaped track does make for a pretty smooth ride, it feels a bit weird at first and, for the first couple of days at least, I wasn't able to do as many reps as I had hoped. The learning curve is pretty short though. By the second week, I was doing just fine.
3. The Price: The ab coaster costs about 0. The company does offer a 30 day trial offer, but if you won't to keep it, you'll have to pay. There is a payment option (4 payments of ) and it is a high quality piece of equipment, but it certainly isn't free or cheap. Still, if for whatever reason you don't want to go to a gym, you're really going to use it regularly, you can't do a correct or many hanging leg raises, and you're really wanting those dream six pack abs, it's a decent option. And, I was able to find a couple of places that sold it for well under this retail price.
No comments:
Post a Comment