Saturday, May 18th, 2013

Ab Coaster

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Ab Coaster Review.

 

The Ab Coaster delivers a high intensity abdominal workout without all the pain. The Ab Coaster uses a system that creates a natural arc motion that targets the abdominal muscles. The seat/kneeling pad rotates to alter the movement which targets additional muscles in the core area.

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For many years personal trainers and physical fitness experts have been teaching their clients that best way to work out the core muscle group is by performing countless numbers of abdominal crunches. The trouble is for many people doing abdominal crunches cause pain in their neck and lower back.

The trouble is that only way to tone and strengthen the muscles in the abdominal area is to get them to constrict and relax over and over again. This why the crunch has been used for so many years despite the possible discomfort or pain.

This led fitness equipment companies to come up with an abs machine that will mimic the movement of your body that targets the upper and lower abdominal region without the pain. The machines have been refined over the years as techniques were developed and the result is the current models of the Ab Coaster.

Ab Coaster  – what is it made of ?

The machine is made from all high quality materials including high strength steel and over sized padded arm rests and seat/kneeling pads. The machine recreates the abdominal curling motion without the excessive strain on the back and neck areas.

The seat/kneeling portion slides up and down in an arcing motion that is more natural than you will find on other machines. The frame and rails are all made out of high strength rolled and tubular steel. The extra wide supports are designed in a way to provide the machine with extra stability.

Several Models are available Ab Coasters :

Ab Coaster PS500 formally known as Ab Coaster Pro

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The PS500 or Ab Coaster Pro is a more advanced version of the original Ab Coaster ab machine. The following features are found on the PS500

● All Steel construction including 1.5 inch steel rails
● Arm and knee rests are over padded and covered in nylon for lasting use
● 300 lb weight limit
● Seat rotates for multiple movement
● Free weights can be attached to the seat for added resistance
● Digital computer for tracking your progress

Ab Coaster PS750

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The Ab Coaster PS750 is top of the line ab machine that includes features found on the professional line of Ab Coaster.

● Uses commercial grade scratch-resistant stainless steel (for smooth movements)
● Polyurethane rollers
● Steel Bearings
● Casters included for ease of moving
● 300lb weight limit
● Free weights can be attached to the seat for added resistance
● Digital computer for tracking your progress

Pros of Ab Coaster :

● High strength steel construction
● Natural Arc Motion targets upper and lower abdominal muscles
● Holds up to 20lb of free weight for added resistance

Cons of Ab Coaster :

● Computer counter is in a poor location
● Nylon rollers wear excessively

 

 

What are people saying about Ab Coaster ?

We discovered that there were a dozen or so consumer reviews posted online for the Ab Coaster Ab Machine. The over whelming number of of the reviewer gave it four or five stars out of a possible five stars. There were a small number of reviewers that gave it a poor rating.

This machine is well worth the money according to several of the reviewers and after a month of use they are definitely seeing results they expected. One of the reviewers recommended that a new user should watch a YouTube video to ensure that they are using it properly.

According a couple of reviewers it was very easy to assemble and was very sturdy once they got it put together.

According to another reviewer in their opinion this ab machine is capable of helping people that use it correctly no matter what level of fitness you are. You don’t have to be in good shape and just wanted to tone your midsection a bit. The key is making sure you use it correctly and work on changing your diet.

There were only a handful of reviewers that gave it poor ratings. Two reviewers apparently received defective products and simply chose to return it for a refund and gave it a very poor rating.

The other reviewer appeared to be misinformed about how it should be used when they offered a warning to people with low back issues should not use it. But according to comments on their post people corrected them and said it worked great for them despite a back issue they had them self.

All in all, the original Ab Coaster and other versions of this machine deliver as advertised and according to a majority of the reviewers would highly recommend it.
Here is comparison of all Ab Coaster Ab Machines and Best Deals.

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TitleAb Coaster Home Abdominal TrainerAb Coaster PS750Ab Coaster CS1500Ab Coaster PS500AB Coaster 750
BrandAb CoasterAb CoasterAb CoasterAb Coaster
FeatureHome-based ab crunch machine with bottom-up design
Knee carriage glides along curved track to work lower abs first
Gradually reaches middle and upper region for full ab workout
Multi-angle adjustable seat; plate-loading posts for adding weight
Measures 61 x 53 x 33 inches (W x H x D); 1-year frame warranty
All Steel Construction - Stainless Steel Rails - Polyurethane Rollers
Steel Bearings - Vinyl Covered Molded Foam Arm Pads - Easy-Move Casters
Free-Style Motion Seat - 300 lb. Weight Capacity - 20 lb. Weight Plate Capacity
Powder-Coat Finish - Digital Workout Counter - Extended Warranty
All-Steel Construction - Stainless Steel Rails - Ultra-Glide Nylon Rollers
Steel Bearings - Vinyl Covered Molded Foam Arm Pads - Adjustable Hand Grips
Free-style Motion Seat - 400 lb. User Weight Capacity - 30 lb. Weight Plate Capacity
Easy-Move Casters - Extended Warranty
LabelAb CoasterAb CoasterAb CoasterAb Coaster
ListPrice$399.00$499.00$899.00$.$.
ManufacturerAb CoasterAb CoasterAb CoasterAb Coaster
TitleAb Coaster Home Abdominal TrainerAb Coaster PS750Ab Coaster CS1500Ab Coaster PS500AB Coaster 750
Price$151.82$395.00$795.00$$
Height50 inch15 inch20 inch
Weight70 pound58 pound0 pound0 pound17 pound
Width25 inch15 inch10 inch
Length51 inch50 inch36 inch
PackageWeight75 pound56.8 pound59.5 pound27 pound5.7 pound
Warranty
Rating4.0 out of 5 stars out of 5 stars out of 5 stars out of 5 stars out of 5 stars
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