Im gettning an ab lounge but im just not sure what it all works on the body and if it really works...
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It depends on your body type. It worked for one of my daughters to get rid of her belly fat after having a baby but it did hurt her back in the long run. My other daughter tried it and pulled her stomache muscles making them stretch out instead of tighting them. She is in physical therapy now. So what works for one may not work for all pepole. Just be careful and don't overdo it. Ask your doctor first!
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As far as I know, you have to get your body fat down so you don't have any fat deposits for your body to tuck anywhere.  You won't hear this from any advertisements for ab-er-cisers...
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yes because it works your core (abs) but better would be to do planks where you get into the push up position but on your forearms on the ground instead of your hands. You can stay like this for as long as possible. Also doing sit up obviously works your abs but you can try flutter kicks, froggies work very well if you need to know how to do them let me know. Also you will need to do obliques which are on the side or your abs. Those are harder but there are some sit ups you can do to help that. Let me know if you need more info.\n\nit does work your core because you will have to hold your back in a straight line and in order to do that you will need stomach muscles to stay strong to hold you straight. It works your arms predominately though.
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First and foremost, stay away from any ab machine you see on TV as they are simply a waste of money and barely effective.\n\nThe abdominal muscles work just like any other muscle and have to be challenged as such. If you want muscular abdominals, you have to challenge them with resistance and good form just like you would your chest, your back or any other muscle for that matter. Targeting the correct energy system is imperative. This means you should never enter into the aerobic phase of this exercise, ideally keeping it under 2 minutes at most. \n\nThink of rolling a carpet and contracting fully on the top of the movement and squeeze. If you do them correctly, you shouldn't be able to do more than 30 crunches. Any more than that, and you're probably doing them half-azz, incorrectly or with a partial range of motion.\n\nFor the upper abs, focus on crunches which effectively work the abdominals better than sit-ups or any machine on the market.\n\nFor the lower abs, keep in mind there is very little muscle tissue there so decreasing levels of body fat is the most effective way to bring out the best in this area. Hanging leg raises, v-situps and reverse curls are among some of the best exercise for this region. Always make sure your pelvis curls up to maximize lower abdominal contraction during these exercises.\n\nAs far as fat loss and getting ripped goes, cardio, cardio, cardio. Abdominal exercises alone will never burn fat from your abdominal area.  You must do cardiovascular exercise to accomplish this.  Cardio is best in the morning, on an empty stomach at about 70-80% of your maximum heart rate for about 30-45 minutes. This combined with a common sense diet will quickly shed body fat so you can actually see those abs you've developed. \n\nI would encourage you to seek the advice and guidance of a personal trainer in your area for further education on these principles. Please ensure you start off at a very basic level for crunches and cardio if you are a beginner.\n\nHere's a good list of ab exercises:\nhttp://preventdisease.com/fitness/Strength_Exercises_abdominals.html
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it works ive done it and i go to a personal trainer who incorperates it into our workout and ive lost 15 pounds with healthy eating too....it really works..b/c you know that just sitting on the ball is working your abs
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You will probably use it for a few times and get bored with it! Those Ab Lounges are good and they can be bought at Wal Mart,Target etc. You should look into buying a mountain bike for great excercise and you will get hooked. You can expect to pay $300 for a good mountain bike and make sure it doesn't have the hand grip shifter but a trigger shifter and look for good brakes such as disc brakes. I understand you dont wanna pay over $100 but if you get a good mountain bike you will stay with it and you will be happy you made the right choice. Those Ab Lounges work great and they are under $100 and you can always do some hiking at parks close to your home. You can also try finding used mountain bikes on craigslist.org for your own city as well as used excercise equipment!
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You have two options. You can cut calories and perform crunches like crazy, try one of the hot new incredible infomercial ab devices and buy a “fat burner”, Also there is another  option but it is not too popular. Eat right, Understand functions of the abdominal muscles, work the body as a whole, and allow for ongoing fat release. Of all of two options, there is only one that "works," all of the time. Unfortunately, it “appears” to be the most complicated. \n\nHere is the Real Ab-Solution:\n\nBefore we go any further, I would like to point out that slimming down your abdominal parts REALLY means reducing you body fat percentage in those areas. Therefore, the goal is to reduce your body fat percentage.  \n\nNow that we understand what we are seeking, let us zero in on the solution.\n\nStep 1: Eat right to release the fat from the fat cells\n\n"Eat right" sounds so simplistic, but the idea is maximize natural unprocessed foods and minimize processed or junk foods (Please do not go on a depravation diet, it will make things worse). However, you also need to eat in a way that supports Fat loss.\n\nThe real trick lies in stabilizing blood sugar, which allows fat to be released from your fat cells. You would do that by eating meals free from simple sugars and refined carbs, low in processed saturated fat, and balanced with protein, complex carbs, fiber, and essential fatty acids. \n\nStep 2: Move your body to burn the fat in the muscle cells.\n\nOnce the fat is release from the cells, they need to be burned in your muscle cells. Releasing the body fat is not enough; you need to support your nutrition with a more active lifestyle. If you are not active, the released fat just goes back to the fat cells and they are not burned. Burning that fat make your “six packs” visible. You not only need to work on your abs or core muscles but you also need to work you the body as a whole (focus on the major muscles like your legs and back).\n\nThen you need to optimize circulation with moderate aerobic exercise (do not go crazy), and fat release should be consistent and ongoing, and a little at a time, those abs will shine through.\n\nDO NOT continue doing something just because "THEY" say it's the way things should be done. Allow yourself to choose the solution that will work for you, regardless of what it may be. The only way for you to know who is right is to measure your progress and ACTUALLY track your results.\n\nCHANGE IS HARD, but it's also worth it. Not getting results makes change EXTREMELY HARD.\n\nGet support from friends, family or a coach. Losing weight is not as hard at it seems once you know what to do. Stop now and sign up to my Forbidden Weight loss Secrets blog at http://www.charlesblain.com because you will receive weight loss secrets that you will not get anywhere else. The result will be that body that you’ve always wanted.\n\nGood Luck with your journey…\n\nhttp://www.newjerseypersonaltrainer.com
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Absolutely, positively, without a doubt NONE!!!  Save your money and stay away from any and all AB machines if your interested in showing off a six pack.  \n\nFor the upper abs, focus on crunches which effectively work the abdominals better than sit-ups or any machine on the market.\n\nFor the lower abs, keep in mind there is very little muscle tissue there so decreasing levels of body fat is the most effective way to bring out the best in this area.\n\nRegarding exercises for the lower abs, you need to try and disengage your hip flexors (psoas muscles) as much as possible so that they don't override any efforts to contract your abs. That's why it's very important to never anchor your feet under any fixed device when doing situps. \n\nHanging leg raises, v-situps and reverse curls are among some of the best exercise for this region.\nAlways make sure your pelvis curls up to maximize lower abdominal contraction during these exercises.\n\nHere's a link with a complete list of ab exercises:\nhttp://www.preventdisease.com/fitness/Strength_Exercises_abdominals.html\n\nAlso here's a tool to help you evaluate your stength in this region compared to the population average (note: only anchor your feet for testing purposes only and not during your workouts)\n\nhttp://www.preventdisease.com/healthtools/articles/sit-up_test.html\n\nI would advise to seek the advice of a personal trainer for proper execution and intensity.
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My friend had one and i got a loan of it for afew weeks. instant results my rumpa. i  got nothing but lower back pain, which i never had before. and yes i did , read the instructions.  i find regular sit ups,witha flat pillow, tucked under the bum,  just as effective.  as  you can feel your own pace.
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Here's the HONEST truth about all fitness equipment. It will work if like it. If you like it you'll want to do it. If you do it, you'll want to do it right, learn to do it right, and you will see the result. That is the truth, the trick is doing it right! Whatever you chose read the manual and monitor your technique, these are the gray areas for the everyday consumer and also the biggest folly. My mother had some injuries and the ab lounger seem to offer the best way to exercise abs, some what painlessly with the exception of the abdominal region (ha ha). Be sure you like the equipment idea, have the space, and like doing it. Might I suggest an outing to fitness store or gym, just to experiment with different things before you make a purchase. Getting in shape doesn't have to be grueling, enjoy what you do, and you'll do it more, and even better because once that physical visual comes on there's no stopping! Remember to maintain, once you've reached your goal. May the force be with you!
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Yes, because I have been doing ab exercises everyday for almost 2 weeks (maybe for the same reasons as you) and there is a noticeable difference, especially in definition.  KEEP GOING !
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Problem is that you won't see a six pack unless there is actually one there, no matter how much fat you burn.\n\nIs your stomach flat, but no muscle? Sorry to say, but that means your have to do crunches (be sure to include other ab work, so you are toning all of your abs -- try pilates - works great!)\n\nA LOT of people are just built to carry around a little extra weight in their belly; again, crunches/ab work, along with losing general body, will help you to tone up your stomach.\n\nYour didn't say if you were overweght or not, but please bear in mind, even the skinnest people tend to have their "problem areas." Eat healthy, exercise (cardio and muscle traning), will allow you to have a "nice", (not perfect) figure.\n\n(It is nearly impossiable to get that "hard core" defination you see on TV -- if you want that, you should invest in some personal trainer sessions, and plan to spend long hours daily working toward that goal.)
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Here's my advice and the cold hard truth - if your going to buy an abs machine the only thing its going to do is tighten your muscles if you have some fat in the tummy area its not going to get rid of it. The only way to get rid of the jelly belly is thru total body loss. A good way to have great abs is through Cardio which will trim away the fat and then strength excercises which is good for your abdominal muscles.
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HI Billie\n\nDoes Herbalife work? Definately gets a YES vote from me. I used the Herbalife Advanced Protien Plus program 2 years ago to lose 30 pounds. I lost those 30 pounds in 2 months and have not gained any of it back.\n\nIt is a simple to follow program that is firmly based in providing proper Nutrition. \n\nPeople tend to get excited and tell you it is no good because it is packaged and sold as a Weight Loss Product. Really it is a Food. \n\nWhen you look at the label on most "Diet" or "Weight Loss" product you wil see a statement to the effect of "use with proper diet and exercise" Herbalife is differant because it is "proper diet". The combination of 2 shakes a day and 1 meal a day provide the Nutririon you need with out the extra calories. I thin kof it as a "Space Age" food. Easy to prepare, complete nutrition, and tasty.\n\nMost other "Diets" have the problem that when you cut the calories and fat you also cut the important Nutrients. So when you stop your diet you quickly regain your weight and sometimes more.\n\nIn my opinion Herbalife is only a waste of your time and money if you are NOT committed to losing the weight. Follow the planb and work with you coach and you will do fine
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I know you've heard it before: crunches. Yep, they work.  If you find crunches difficult to do - try getting a hand on a book or video on Pilates. Their program is focused on making a magnificent mid-section. Even their basic exercise is already a good belly toner.
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This is E-Z i don't care what anyone says about AB Lounge or ABs of steel thats harder. Crunches and Sit-ups are the best way to tone up. Greek god did'em You can use a weight or medicane ball to help you up and down while doing it but that is the best way to get abs hands down. 1,000 a day 100 here 100 there 1000 a day.
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You have two options. \n\nYou can cut calories and perform crunches like crazy, try one of the hot new incredible infomercial ab devices and buy the lastest new and improved  "fat burner". \n\nAlso there is another  option but it is not too popular. Eat right, Understand functions of the abdominal muscles, work the body as a whole, and allow for ongoing fat release. \n\nOf all of two options, there is only one that "works," all of the time. Unfortunately, it "appears" to be the most complicated. \n\nHere is the Real Ab-Solution:\n\nBefore we go any further, I would like to point out that slimming down your abdominal parts REALLY means reducing you body fat percentage in those areas. Therefore, the goal is to reduce your body fat percentage.  \n\nNow that we understand what we are seeking, let us zero in on the solution.\n\nStep 1: Eat right to release the fat from the fat cells\n\n"Eat right" sounds so simplistic, but the idea is maximize natural unprocessed foods and minimize processed or junk foods (Please do not go on a depravation diet, it will make things worse). However, you also need to eat in a way that supports Fat loss.\n\nThe real trick lies in stabilizing blood sugar, which allows fat to be released from your fat cells. You would do that by eating meals free from simple sugars and refined carbs, low in processed saturated fat, and balanced with protein, complex carbs, fiber, and essential fatty acids. \n\nStep 2: Move your body to burn the fat in the muscle cells.\n\nOnce the fat is release from the cells, they need to be burned in your muscle cells. Releasing the body fat is not enough; you need to support your nutrition with a more active lifestyle. If you are not active, the released fat just goes back to the fat cells and they are not burned. Burning that fat make your "six packs" visible. \n\nYou not only need to work on your abs or core muscles but you also need to work you the body as a whole (focus on the major muscles like your legs and back).\n\nThen you need to optimize circulation with moderate aerobic exercise (do not go crazy), and fat release should be consistent and ongoing, and a little at a time, those abs will shine through.\n\nDO NOT continue doing something just because "THEY" say it's the way things should be done. Allow yourself to choose the solution that will work for you, regardless of what it may be. The only way for you to know who is right is to measure your progress and ACTUALLY track your results.\n\nCHANGE IS HARD, but it's also worth it. Not getting results makes change EXTREMELY HARD.\n\nGet support from friends, family or a coach. Losing weight is not as hard at it seems once you know what to do. \n\nVisit http://www.charlesblain.com for the best weight loss exercises.