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Do
they really work? Are they just trying to rip you off by clever
sales pitches and promises? If they do work, are some better
to use than others? What's with the wide price range? Is it
better to buy them on line versus TV or retail? These are
all great questions which we'll be covering shortly, but before
we move on, a word of caution...
While
some ab machines will claim weight loss and fat reduction,
or will try to make you believe this, it is not the entire
truth. A good ab machine, used properly, will strengthen and
tone your muscles.
The
theory of using "Spot Reduction" is an outdated
one. It is said that when a specific muscle group is exercised,
the surrounding area will achieve greater fat loss. For example,
were you to exercise only your abdominal muscles, your stomach
would lose weight.
Professionals
in the Health and fitness industry are in agreement that "Spot
Reduction" does not work.
A
good abdominal machine, when used correctly, will strengthen
and tone your midsection. Combined with a healthy diet and
regular cardiovascular exercise, the ab machines will help
you to lose weght and achieve that...
"...flat,
firm stomach that you've always wanted, within a few minutes
a day!"
The
most important thing about using abdominal machines is that
they should help to maintain your drive and consistency. If
you find conventional ab exercises to be boring and uncomfortable,
you won't do them no matter that they don't cost a thing.
Ab machine manufacturers take a lot of flack, which is mostly
due to their choice of marketing, than their actual equipment.
If you think that an ab machine will help you to stick to
a daily routine, then don't let anything stop you from getting
one. Just be sure that you understand what an ab machine will
and will not do.
But
before you decide to buy, let's have a look at the most popular
brands available and find out whether there are any advantages
to buying on line versus TV or retail...
Conventional
Ab Machines
The
Ab Slide
One
of the most recognized in the market, but prices have dropped
considerably...
The
Ab Force
Slightly difficult to use, but lower in price to the Ab Slide...
The
Ab Dolly
Much the same as the Ab Slide, but nearly twice the cost...
The
Torso Tiger (Our Pick)
Also
similar to the Ab Slide, except for an important advantage...
The
Ab Doer
Although popular, it's costly and doesn't provide enough resistance
for more advanced users...
Not
enough resistance for experienced exercisers. Popular but
expensive...
The
Ab Twister
Good range of exercises, less expensive than the similar "Body"
by Jake Ab Rocker.
The
Ab Away Pro (Our Pick)
Lots of great feedback for providing a confortable and effective
work out...
Electronic
Ab Machines
Electronic
ab machines use EMS (Electronic Muscle Stimulation) to work
the abdominal muscles...
The
following three ab machines are electronic
ab belts. They use EMS (Electronic Muscle Stimulation)
to work your midsection...
The
Ab Energizer (Our Pick)
Out of all of
the electronic ab machines, the Ab Energizer is most likely
the best value. It comes with two and units...
The
Ab Tronic
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