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110 of 111 found the following review helpful:
Great Starter Machine for Abs. Oct 02, 2009
By Razz N Jazz
Let me give you a little background. In March 2008 I was weighing about 280 lbs, damaged my lateral meniscus in my right knee from being too heavy, and had to have knee surgery at age 30. Furthermore, I had MRIs done on my back and it was determined that I had damaged/compressed lower discs, an unnatural straightened back (backs are supposed to be curved) and overstressed back muscles trying to compensate for the 54 inch waist. I was in physical therapy for months for my back. After all these health problems at a young age I decided to make a life change to get fit and lose weight and this machine helped me get to that point. My weight loss process has been slow and I started to see the commercials for these machines in the Fall of 2008. I always thought the price was too high, but at this point I was weighing about 243 lbs and still needed to strengthen my weakest part of my body, my stomach muscles which pretty much were never used for anything in my life other than for holding fat. At first I tried to get my YMCA to get the $1500 gym version of the machine, but no luck. So I took the plunge and for Christmas 2008 I decided to buy this since there was no way I could even do one sit-up or crunch because of my lower back.
Well the day I got the Abcoaster Pro was the day I took my fitness routine to the next level. The product is sturdy, durable, and well built. It was easy for an unfit guy like me to do these ab exercises compared to the ones that stress your back and neck. At first I was lucky if I could do even 5 minutes on this machine. Within weeks I noticed a substantial difference in my abdomen as my stomach started to take form. The inches started to come off, slowly mind you, but it was working. I didn't think one of these infomercial products could work, but it did work. Eventually I got stronger and thus I took the plunge and started both spinning/cycling classes and cardio-kickboxing. Then came strength training with weights to boot-camp and now running.
This machine was the starter I needed. I pretty much was just riding the stationary bike, some rowing, some swimming and watching my diet (Weight Watchers) before I bought this. Believe me, for men (and women), I think most of us are self-conscious about our middle region. No matter how much shape we're in, if we have a little belly we feel out of shape, and people do notice the belly that's the society we live in.
Today I'm down to about 183 lbs, 6% body fat,and a healthy BMI. I'm a gym rat and a workout fiend. I think this machine is a good machine if you've ever had trouble doing any type of ab exercises. While I'm doing all kinds of different ab exercises today, I still use this machine routinely twice a week on the cardio-kickboxing class days.
So why did I give it four stars and not five stars?
1. Still a little pricey, but if you really use it, it's worth it.
2. The ab rep counter is cheap and is damaged because it is located right where your sweat will drop on it.
3. The ball-bearings/wheels that the coaster rests on and moves with is starting to wear out from use and I'm not sure how much life this thing will have left and it's not even a year old.
The bottom-line is this, if you need ab help and you have weak abs, then this machine is for you. It won't stress your back or neck and can actually be fun if you set it up in front of the TV with your favorite show on.
58 of 62 found the following review helpful:
 understanding abs Jun 07, 2009
By R. G. Brown
to understand abs is to know no matter how hard you work them if fat is covering them you will never see them, never. cardio cardio cardio is the key. now if you are looking for an abs system that will strengthen your abs and support your back i recommend this product. it hits your upper, lower and side abs very well. no neck aches. the key is to change speeds and never let momentum take over. i go all the way up and half the way down forcing my abs to work. also change how many you do. i keep it between 200-500 and sets of 50 or 100 at a time with little rest. go 3-4days per 7days. feel the results and generally see the results as i have still some weight loss to go. oh, did not buy my unit here just here for info only.
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
It really works!! Nov 19, 2010
By MikeMasters
This is a sturdy machine that really isolates your ab muscles. I would recommend watching some youtube videos on proper form because if you aren't doing them correctly, you are cheating yourself out of a great workout. I can't stay on this thing longer than a few minutes! A great way to get through your ab workout if you dread the crunches, planks, and ab machines at a gym.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Ab Coaster after baby Jan 05, 2011
By A. Henderson
I bought the Ab Coaster hoping to get my tummy back into shape after having a baby. My tailbone was injured during delivery so I can't do regular sit ups or crunches. I saw it on an infomercial and instantly wanted it because it was exactly what I needed to work out my stomach without having to sit on my tailbone to do it, my husband bought it for me for Christmas and I love it.
You put your knees on the pad and hold onto the handles with your elbows resting on a padded arm rest, and you use your stomach muscles to lift your legs. You control how fast you go and there is a little screen on the front that tells you how many reps you have done. It took me a little while to get the hang of doing them without using my arm muscles to pull me up since I have very weak stomach muscles, and I'm sure I looked hilarious doing it, but after I figured it out it was very simple to do. You can also turn the knee pad sideways in either direction so that you can work out your side muscles. After the first day using it I could definitely feel it in my sore stomach the next day. You can also add weights to bars on the bottom of the seat for more resistance but I am nowhere NEAR that point.
Mine arrived without any broken pieces (like it should) and my husband set it up easily. It's a good alternative to traditional crunches if you can't lie on your back.
I would recommend it, but you have to have a designated spot for it because it does not fold up to stow away.
11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
IT WORKS! Oct 22, 2010
By S. Resende
"L0VE ELECTRONICS"
HAVE BEEN USING IT FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS AND I SEE MAJOR RESULTS ON MY OBLIQUES AND ABS. LIKE ANYTHING ELSE, IF YOUR FORM AND BREATHING IS NOT CORRECT AND ACCURATE WHILE USING THIS EQUIPMENT, THEN YOU MAY NOT SEE RESULTS OR YOUR RESULTS WILL TAKE VERY LONG TO SHOW.
I OWN THE PRO SERIES MODEL WHICH IS A BIT STRONGER THEN THE HOME SERIES MODEL AND WEIGHS ABOUT 6LBS MORE. I AM AROUND 200LBS AND THIS EQUIPMENT IS USED DAILY BY MYSELF AND MY WORKOUT PARTNER AND CAN HONESTLY SAY IT IS DURABLE. AFTER MAJOR USE, IT DOES NOT SOUND AS QUIET AS WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED, BUT PERFORMS AS WELL AS WHEN I PURCHASED IT.
OVERHAUL ITS A GOOD PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AND CERTAINLY WORTH THE MONEY IN MY OPINION.
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