Pro Form ab Glider - Two Exercise Machine

Fitness Articles | November 15, 2011

Being able to perform two exercises on one machine is not unusual. But to have arc crunches and circular burn in the on abs machine is. Most of these machine permit one or the other but not both. It is this feature and its competitive pricing that makes the Pro Form ab Glider 'unique' along side it opposition

Pro Form ab Glider - The Two Exercise Machine
There are numerous fitness training machines on the market. And many of them are really good. One of the more recent arrivals is the Pro Form ab Glider. This newer machine is specifically aimed at providing exercises for your abdominal muscles and for strengthening your core generally with two modes of motion - arc crunches and circular burn.

Some Unique Features
A unique feature of the Pro Form ab Glider is its ability to position the track in two directions. One is the arc crunch direction where it is firmly fixed in place in line with the handles. The other is at right angles to the handles where it is free to move so that you can perform circular burn exercises. This puts it in a class ahead of some of its rivals which are single motion machines. Designed for either arc crunches or circular burn but not both.

And not only does the Pro Form ab Glider let you perform these two exercises it also lets you perform them better. The makers claim that you burn up to twice as many calories and get over 40 percent more muscle activation with their machine. This is certainly something to consider when evaluating this equipment.

A Clever But Simple Concept
In concept the Pro Form ab Glider is quite simple. And this is the case with most good ideas. When you see them for the first time it seems too easy to only have appeared now. Our most common comment is "Why wasn't it thought of before"

And what is the concept? Well the Pro Form ab Glider essentially consists of a curved 'glider track' that is mounted on a very secure and sturdy base. This base is essentially circular with wide spread feet for stability.

Underneath the the glider track there is another handle support bar which rises to above the track and terminates in two separate handles. Each handle having a rubberized grip to ensure a firm hold can be maintained by the user.

Finally there is the 'glider' itself which is mounted on the glider track and is free to move along the track as you exercise. The glider is essentially a a formed cushion with two depressions where you place the lower leg (kneel) as you exercise.

And then there is the feature which makes the Pro Form ab Glider 'unique'. The glider track can be rotated through 90 degrees and fixed. Fixed either parallel to the handles for arc crunches or 'floating' at right angles to the handles for circular burn.

Not Every Review Was Positive BUT
By and large the ab Glider has had positive reviews from users but none the less a few short comings have been noted by some. The most commented on is the fact that as delivered the ab Glider has no handle adjustment. Making it a little more difficult for taller users. In fact some purchasers believe that as advertised the machine did have an adjustable handle. Fir them it has been a disappointment and a limitation.

Others felt that the depressions in the glider cushion were not deep enough would be better with an outer support. This would prevent your lower leg gradually slipping outwards as you exercise and then having to stop to re-position to make the leg more secure.

And finally while not a short coming the Pro Form ab Glider is delivered as a 'flat pack' which you have to assemble yourself. For some this may be a challenge and the literature suggests that you might need two people for the task. However most seem to have managed the task themselves in about an hour.

Despite the mildly negative commentary one user noted that if the small shortcomings were addressed they would be happy to give an Amazon rating of five stars. Particularly as it is relatively well priced when compared with its competitors.

More Features To Note
Anther feature of the Pro Form ab Glider is that the deliver includes an On-Board LCD 'computer' monitor to record and keep track of your exercising. And no exercising regime is complete without taking note of diet - or what you are eating. This is covered with the weight-loss eating guide and the two DVD's that also come with your delivery.

The DVD guides are important because they demonstrate how to use the machine properly. Some felt they were not getting the full benefit of the machine until the DVD showed that their posture and action was not correct.

Ensure You Look Closely
In summary then you have a sturdy, well made piece of exercise equipment in the Pro Form ab Glider that is very well priced, that gives up to twice the calorie burn and activates up to 40% more muscle. It has lateral and vertical motions to enable both arc crunches and circular burn. And you will also achieve a proper cardio workout as well

As such the Proform Ab Glider deserves close scrutiny from anyone looking to purchase an abs machine - because it does much more than similar machines at a very competitive price.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

The need to have a level of fitness when you are 65+ is important because it give a measure of protection as you age. One way to maintain your fitness is to use a machine like the Pro Form ab Glider This recent arrival on the fitness equipment scene provides two modes of exercise in the one unit - Circular Burn and Arc Crunch. As such the Pro Form ab Glider surpasses other similar single mode machines.