Ab Lounger Review
When it comes to purchasing abdominal fitness equipment for home use, there are a few important factors to consider.
1. Cost: The amount of money you are able and willing to spend on home fitness equipment will play a large part in directing what sort of machine you purchase. Various versions of the Ab Lounger (also known as the Ab Lounge) sell for $100 and up. If you’re prepared to make this sort of investment, then read on.
2. Ease of Use: The Ab Lounger has a fairly simple design. Fully set up it looks like a chair or folding cot: mesh stretched around a metal frame. The machine hinges in the middle so that the upper and lower body can move with the contraction and extension of the abdominal muscles. An overhead handle and lower leg or footrest (depending on the model) provide anchor points to keep your body in the right position. To target the obliques you can simply turn your knees and hips to one side or the other and perform the same motion. Most Ab Lounger reviews that I have read agree that this is a relatively simple device to use.
3. Effectiveness: As long as you remember to initiate the movement with your abdominals (and not by pulling forward on the overhead handle), the device will give you a workout similar to doing crunches. (The company claims that it is much more effective than a standard crunch.) The machine does a good job of supporting the neck and shoulders: areas where many people experience pain or tightness during traditional crunching workouts.
It also folds flat, so it can be stored under a bed or other small space. I read a number of positive Ablounger reviews; and multiple customers swear to the fact that this machine has changed their lives. If you’re seriously considering purchasing this piece of equipment, it’s worth finding one at a fitness store and trying it out to make sure it works well for you.
Finally, here’s my personal review: like any piece of fitness equipment, this one is only as good as the effort you put into using it. Happy lounging!