I purchased this at Walmart and really like it. Its called Athletic Works Ab Roller With Pro Assist. Its only 20 dollars. Only thing I changed was the spring that comes with it I didn't put on because it wouldn't stay in place and threw me off. I sit it up against the wall and put my stability ball in it to save space.
I had an ab roller I got at a rummage sale - paid $20 - it was practically new. It even had the tape with it that showed how to use it. I used it for a bit, abs got sore, I suppose it worked. But like anything that is basically a bunch of crunches, it was boring and I eventually gave it away - still practically new.
I had one that I kept for a number of years. I suppose it kept my neck from getting tired. I got one bc it was always advertised on the old ESPN workout shoes from the 90's (Bodyshaping, anyone?!) I now do ab work on my own, and, tho my neck does get tight, I do think I get more of my own lift and thus a better workout doing my own unassisted ab lifts.
i got my ab roller(toner) at a garage sale. It was an exchange for a service. Altought it is rather old fashioned, it works, it does the job of targeting the abs. Toghether with my other old fashioned bike exercise, im pretty much covered, as both machines keep me rather fit all year around...nice day
Last edited by DiSte Robe; 08-25-2010 at 06:39 PM.
I bought one of these for my mom because she loves to exercise (Too bad I didn't learn the same joy earlier!)
I don't know if she's actually used it though, she's hardcore with her elliptical and kickboxing classes. I even bought her free weights that I used more than she did when I lived at home.
I have had mine for 12 + years now. I used it once before becoming pregnant with my son and it really helped me tone my stomach. Then I did not use it for years and am now using it again almost daily. I don't notice as much of a change with my stomach as I did before but then again I have more of a fat layer then I did 12 years ago. I do know that the more effort I put into it the more exhausted I can make my stomach feel. I think it is worth it and if this one ever breaks ( which it is starting to) I will get another one.
Ab Rollers
But like anything that is basically a bunch of crunches, it was boring and I eventually gave it away - still practically new.
