The Ab Dolly bears a suspiciously close resemblance to other types of home exercise abdominal training equipment.
These include the Ab Slide, the Torso Track and the Ab Wheel and the Ab Roller.
All of these abdominal training machines use a similar training method.
Instead of lying in a supine position and performing traditional crunches, these machines are performed from a kneeling position, and involve rolling the apparatus forwards and backwards, as well as side to side.
The Ab Dolly Creator The Ab Dolly was invented by Brett Fischer, who is a licensed physical therapist, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Fischer has worked as a physical therapist and trainer for the New York Jets Football Club, PGA and Senior Golf Tour, and the Chicago Cubs Major League Baseball.
The Ab Dolly Difference Unlike the exercises performed on similar types of abdominal training machines, the Ab Dolly has a variety of modifications.
For example, novice exercisers can perform the workout on their forearms, as opposed to holding on to the handles.
To work the obliques, you have two options.
You can kneel on the pad and rotate your upper body from side to side, or you can kneel on the Ab Dolly itself, and rotate your hips from side to side.
Benefits of Working the Abs from a Prone Position This in itself is not really a bad idea, since most abdominal exercises involve a crunch, or a forward flexing position.
Unfortunately, thanks to constant computer use, most of us spend far too much time in a forward flexed position.
As such, exercises that promote this can add to muscular overuse.
By working from a prone position, the deeper core muscles need to be used in order to keep the back from arching.
The fact that the Ab Dolly has a set of wheels makes it easier to use than some of the similar but less expensive products.
That said, it is not without its problems.
Problems with the Ab Dolly As mentioned, working from the prone position utilizes the deep core muscles, in order to support the lower back.
But there's a big problem.
Novice exercisers and significantly overweight people might have a hard time activating these muscles.
Thus, this is not the ideal product for beginners.
There's another problem.
If you have knee problems, kneeling will be extremely uncomfortable.
As usual, the other issue with the Ab Dolly has to do with its cost.
At $80 plus shipping and handling, it's expensive.
For $30, you can visit the auto section of a hardware store and purchase a "creeper," which is a device used by auto mechanics.
You can also purchase a rolling plant dolly for about $15.
Best of all, you can buy a stability ball for under $30, which is useful for a variety of exercises.
Since the Ab Dolly moves in multiple directions, if you do decide to purchase it, you will want to make sure that you have a sufficient amount of space to use it.
As always, if you are deconditioned, check with your doctor before starting any type pf exercise program.
These include the Ab Slide, the Torso Track and the Ab Wheel and the Ab Roller.
All of these abdominal training machines use a similar training method.
Instead of lying in a supine position and performing traditional crunches, these machines are performed from a kneeling position, and involve rolling the apparatus forwards and backwards, as well as side to side.
The Ab Dolly Creator The Ab Dolly was invented by Brett Fischer, who is a licensed physical therapist, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Fischer has worked as a physical therapist and trainer for the New York Jets Football Club, PGA and Senior Golf Tour, and the Chicago Cubs Major League Baseball.
The Ab Dolly Difference Unlike the exercises performed on similar types of abdominal training machines, the Ab Dolly has a variety of modifications.
For example, novice exercisers can perform the workout on their forearms, as opposed to holding on to the handles.
To work the obliques, you have two options.
You can kneel on the pad and rotate your upper body from side to side, or you can kneel on the Ab Dolly itself, and rotate your hips from side to side.
Benefits of Working the Abs from a Prone Position This in itself is not really a bad idea, since most abdominal exercises involve a crunch, or a forward flexing position.
Unfortunately, thanks to constant computer use, most of us spend far too much time in a forward flexed position.
As such, exercises that promote this can add to muscular overuse.
By working from a prone position, the deeper core muscles need to be used in order to keep the back from arching.
The fact that the Ab Dolly has a set of wheels makes it easier to use than some of the similar but less expensive products.
That said, it is not without its problems.
Problems with the Ab Dolly As mentioned, working from the prone position utilizes the deep core muscles, in order to support the lower back.
But there's a big problem.
Novice exercisers and significantly overweight people might have a hard time activating these muscles.
Thus, this is not the ideal product for beginners.
There's another problem.
If you have knee problems, kneeling will be extremely uncomfortable.
As usual, the other issue with the Ab Dolly has to do with its cost.
At $80 plus shipping and handling, it's expensive.
For $30, you can visit the auto section of a hardware store and purchase a "creeper," which is a device used by auto mechanics.
You can also purchase a rolling plant dolly for about $15.
Best of all, you can buy a stability ball for under $30, which is useful for a variety of exercises.
Since the Ab Dolly moves in multiple directions, if you do decide to purchase it, you will want to make sure that you have a sufficient amount of space to use it.
As always, if you are deconditioned, check with your doctor before starting any type pf exercise program.
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