| About Abdominal Exercise Equipment: One of the | | | | 4. Ab Chairs - The price ranges from $60-$100. |
| most interest things that a consumer needs is | | | | The lower priced models provides muscle activity |
| correct information about the articles he needs to | | | | in lower and middle abdominals, supports neck, |
| buy. It applies to exercise gears too. I have done | | | | back and your head. The higher priced models |
| a bit of a market research on the items that are | | | | works on the body in a more complete way and |
| suitable for abdominal exercise and did an | | | | are provided with adjustable pedals, durable steel |
| estimate of the price ranges of different | | | | frame. |
| commercial products. Definitely if you plan to set | | | | 5. Ab Crunch Machines - The price ranges from |
| up a home gym then it is very important that | | | | $200- $400 |
| you get a vivid idea of the things you are going | | | | The most basic lower priced models can support |
| to buy and the prices. Then you can plan your | | | | only Olympic plates, and are provided with thick |
| budget accordingly. As any abdominal workout, | | | | back cushion and seat pads. The higher models |
| session should begin with warm up exercises, | | | | support both standard and Olympic plates, have |
| buying machines like treadmill, elliptical machines | | | | leverage arms, foam handles, seat cushions, back |
| and exercise bikes are necessary. However, | | | | pads, adjustable seats, as well as Olympic |
| commercial products like slimming belts are a | | | | adapters |
| strict no-no. | | | | |
| | | | 1. Ab trainers - The price ranges from $70-$100 |
| 1. Treadmills - The price ranges from $200-$1500 | | | | Ab trainers help you to do crunches. Although |
| The most basic ones provide non-automatic | | | | they are not extra beneficial as compared to |
| manual belts. You will have to use your own leg | | | | basic crunches but they do have some |
| strength to move the belt. The higher range ones | | | | advantages. They are effective in isolating abs |
| are provided with automated belts with electronic | | | | and work on them. Any crunches exercise |
| meters to calculate time, speed, calories burned, | | | | requires precision in posture. Otherwise, you may |
| and several custom workout programs are also | | | | end up with injuring your backbone or spine. Ab |
| provided. High range horsepower motor drives the | | | | trainers give correct posture and prevent injury |
| belt. | | | | to the back, and are effective in flab reduction. |
| | | | The price range varies from company to |
| 1. Elliptical machines - The price ranges from | | | | company. Branded products of world famous |
| $100-$3000. The basic ones only provide speed, | | | | sports companies have a higher cost. Overall, |
| distance, time and approximate calories burned. | | | | they are simple equipments. |
| The higher models not only provide these but also | | | | |
| give stress on lower body with arm action, | | | | 1. Crunch Benches - The price ranges from |
| provide fixed elevation, several levels of | | | | 0-$100 Crunch benches are provides you with the |
| resistance, pre-programmed courses and also | | | | benefit of inclined crunches or sit-ups. An inclined |
| calculate heartbeat. | | | | sit up has more impact on the abdominal muscles. |
| 3. Exercise bikes - The price ranges from | | | | The price varies due to the quality of the cushion, |
| $350-$1500. | | | | padding and the make of the product. |
| These are stationary versions of the usual | | | | |
| bicycles. The basic ones provide magnetic | | | | 1. Ab Slings - The price ranges from $50- $100 |
| resistance, interactive fitness games and | | | | Ab slings are hanging straps, which are looped, |
| adjustable cushioned seats for your ultimate | | | | padded, provided with metallic hooks that add to |
| comfort. The higher priced models have | | | | any bar or rod. You can hang on to these slings |
| ergometers, heart rate calculating device, effort | | | | and perform leg curls. The price range varies due |
| and resistance programs, preset programs, seat | | | | to the quality of the straps, the padding provided |
| adjustments, handlebar adjustments, and | | | | as well as due to the quality of the hooks. |
| flywheels | | | | |