Hubby and I are thinking of buying an Ab machine for the house....Does anyone own one? If so which one?
nicopico13
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My SIL has the ab circle. She said it felt like it worked because she was in pain, but I think thats because the machine makes you twist your body in a weird way....it probably wasn't a good 'its working' pain she was feeling!
AugustBridein09
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I'm kinda skeptical about those 'as seen on TV' ab machines but DH & I get a great workout doing abs on the round ball.
You could also try a smaller one like this Ab Ball
Kimbiz1
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I think I registered for one on my BBB registry. That one you have to kneel on just scares me.
springsandra
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My trainer used to always tell me that there is no reason to ever buy a machine to work your abs. She said she didn't believe in them at all, and they do more harm than good.
My only suggestion is to read reviews of them and pick one that won't accidentally mess up your back. I do crunches with a medicine ball at the gym and it really works.
MrsDrinkh20
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Posted by springsandra
My trainer used to always tell me that there is no reason to ever buy a machine to work your abs. She said she didn't believe in them at all, and they do more harm than good.
My only suggestion is to read reviews of them and pick one that won't accidentally mess up your back. I do crunches with a medicine ball at the gym and it really works.
ITA...don't waste your money...just do regular AB work..if you want some ideas, FM me!
Ann 52409
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thanks ladies.... I'll look into the medicine ball, I dont want to spend money on something that doesnt work
alli3131
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IMO any of those machines are a waste of money. Good ole crunches and you can always add weight as you go.
meara
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I agree that the best thing you can get is one of those balls - you can do soooo much on them for abs . crunches, holding a push up and pulling your knees in, legs raises. . AND
- they are cheap - they deflate when you don't want it -make good seats :)
and you can just sit on one too and they help your abs. . a lot of the other ab machines target only 1 specific muscle and can end up doing more harm than good as sandra said. .
VickiR510
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absolutely. An excercise ball a stability ball and resistance bands are all good for core workouts.
MrsDrinkh20
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Also, if you can get a pull up bar, they are great for things like hanging leg raises which are INCREDIBLE!
Ann 52409
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Posted by MrsDrinkh20
Also, if you can get a pull up bar, they are great for things like hanging leg raises which are INCREDIBLE!
i dont think I can do one crunch with the leg raise...lol....hopefully I can get there one day
pandafish519
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i bought the bender ball.. its the same idea as one of those big workout balls. there was a medical survey on how well it worked and it said it is effective but DO NOT buy it from their website. you get roped into spending more money than you think.
