Proform Ab Glider

Apr 19
08:03

2011

Rion Bretz

Rion Bretz

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This is a review of the Proform Ab Glider.

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Proform Ab GliderThe Proform Ab Glider is a new machine that gives the user a great ab workout.  Users utilize the 180 degree rotation track for smooth lateral and vertical motion.  The Ab Glider is different because it combines two ab strengthening movements,Proform Ab Glider Articles circular burn and arc crunch.  These two exercises when done together burn more calories and reach very hard to access muscles, one reviewer stated “ I could feel a burn in places my other equipment was not accessing”.  The Ab Glider, similar in some aspects to other equipment allows the abs to be worked from the bottom up which intensifies the workout and creates better results more quickly.  The machines allows the user to swivel to the sides or to lock in place for vertical movement.  The vertical position mimics hanging leg raises which can be difficult for beginners or those with little upper body strength, but are highly effective in creating the coveted v-shaped abs.Not only will the Proform Ab Gliderstrengthen and tone the abs, it is also useful to achieve a great cardio workout.  When using the machine to swivel from side to side to tone the obliques, the user can amp up the speed and really get his or her heart pumping.  This helps to melt the fat covering the abdominal muscles and strengthen the heart and lungs while doubling the calorie burn.  The Proform combines cardio and strength training to create a workout that reaches the entire abdomen.When used properly and in conjunction with the included instructional DVDs, the Proform can also be used to strengthen the back and arms.  The machines comes with two training DVDs featuring Elizabeth Hasselbeck from “The View”, reviewers commented on how much they enjoyed the DVDs and the encouraging words of the host.  The Ab Glider also includes an eating guide to help achieve the best results.According the the Proform website they even guarantee that when used properly and in conjunction with the recommended eating guide the user will lose ten pounds in the first two weeks or their money back.  This is a fabulous show of product confidence by the company.The Ab Glider has received mixed reviews.  Some tall users commented that they were unable to use the machine properly because of their size, however other tall users found no problem and were very satisfied with the machine.  Another subject of critique was the length of the handlebars.  One user was very disappointed with the length and stated that he felt he could not get a create workout because of the length, however another user noted that the handlebars seemed a little short but noted that once he began using the machine with proper form that the length of the handlebars was no longer a problem.  Several users did have problems with the digital console, several users received a broken console while many users whose console worked correctly were not at all impressed with it and stated that it could be much better.  Overall, the reviews tend more to the positive with many users very happy with the machine.  Some of the positive discussions regarded the quick results, easy assembly and space saving design.The Breakdown
  • Great abs workout
  • Smooth lateral and vertical motion
  • Combines two ab strengthening workouts
  • Great for cardio
  • Comes with two instructional DVDS and an eating guide
  • Money back guarantee from Proform
  • Great, well known fitness equipment company