Ab-lounge-Anybody used it?

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Registered: 07-05-2006
Ab-lounge-Anybody used it?
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Mon, 01-01-2007 - 11:37am
Hi,
I've used a few different things to try and tone my mid-section. Pilates and the ab-scissor most noteably. However, I started having some back/leg pain and my doctor believes they could have been the cause or at least very likely a symptom. So, I'd like to try the ab-lounge. I'll be asking my doctor what she thinks but wanted to find out if anyone here has tried it and what you think. Any back aches or leg pains? How about results?
Any input would be appreciated.
Happy New Year,
Michelle
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 01-02-2007 - 7:58am
I have a friend who has one, but he doesn't use it all that often; I think it's more for show LOL-- but in any case wanted to welcome you to the 30's board :-)

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Registered: 12-04-2003
Tue, 01-02-2007 - 5:02pm

First of all welcome to the board!


I'm afraid I haven't used the ab lounger, but I wanted to comment on your back and leg pain - if you are doing the ab scissors it is VERY easy to put too much stress on your lower back and those muscles will try to help out your ab muscles. You may want to lower the number of those moves and instead look to ab exercises where the legs are partially supported and the ab muscles are more isolated. I know I have fairly weak abs and there are just some moves where I can feel that other muscles (leg and back primarily) are kicking in when it is my abs that should be doing all the work!


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Registered: 08-29-2005
Tue, 01-02-2007 - 7:34pm

Welcome!

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Registered: 07-05-2006
Thu, 01-04-2007 - 6:18pm

Hi Island Girl, Miranda, and Sonia,
Finally got a chance to check out my replys. Thanks for the welcome! And for the input.

I actually have a ball I sit on at my desk at work. I sit on it only about 50% of the time.
I'll probably just get an ab lounge on craigslist for cheap and try it out.

Thanks again,
Michelle :)