Valeo Dual Ab Wheel
- Dual wheel system for working abs, shoulders, arms, and back
- Pair of nonskid wheels for added stability and durability
- 2 easy-grip handles prevent slippage while you exercise
- Comes with instructional fitness guide
- Assembly instructions included in the package
Two non-skid wheels for stability and durability. Cushioned rubber foam grips for comfort. 1″ spacer between wheels for added stability. Strengthen and tone abs, shoulders, arms and back.Strengthen and tone your abs, shoulders, arms, and back with the Valeo dual ab wheel. The unit teams up a pair of nonskid wheels and two easy-grip handles. To use, simply get on all fours, grab hold of the handles, and glide the wheels back and forth across the floor. At various points during the exercise, you’l
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Buying Exercise Fitness Equipment
Article by Brooks Donner
Choosing exercise fitness equipment is a daunting challenge. There are so many choices when it comes to fitness equipment that it makes it very important for you to have a well thought out plan for the selecting and buying process.
Always start by meeting with your doctor to get the green light to exercise. This way, you will know if there are any concerns or restrictions so adjustments in exercise could be made if needed.
Before going out to buy exercise fitness equipment for the home, consider the design of the equipment based on current weight and the type and intensity of exercises planned.
Consider the types of exercises you want to do, which would be based not only on your goal to lose weight and tone the body but also for what you like. For instance, walking is one of the best ways to get started. Therefore, a treadmill is always a good investment. However, if you plan to use the treadmill even after getting into shape, then the exercise fitness equipment should have features such as incline to keep the workouts challenging and effective.
Space is also important when looking at various options for exercise fitness equipment. Today, there are some great equipment options that are also space savers. Choosing exercise fitness equipment for an area that is designed exclusively for big things, i.e. a home gym in its own room or a basement, is not a problem; however, if you have a space limitation, then you will need to choose based on the available space and what fits in it.
As mentioned, think about the type of exercise you like coupled with the results you want. After all, it is important to choose exercise fitness equipment that will make the session fun.
Quality is key in that some types of exercise fitness equipment are simply not worth the price tag. You can read consumer reviews, check out the company online, and of course, make sure you know the guarantees and warranties associated with the type of equipment interested in buying.
Price is also an important consideration when shopping for exercise fitness equipment. Years ago, equipment for an in-home gym was quite expensive but as more and more people are taking weight loss and fitness serious, the demand has pushed prices down. Remember to keep in mind your budget and then take it from there.
The brand of the exercise fitness equipment is also an important element in the overall decision. As we all know, the brand of fitness equipment is important, but you can get quality without paying a huge amount of money for it. In the same turn, inexpensive exercise fitness equipment does not automatically mean it is cheap. Some of the better brands to consider include:
o Life Fitness
o PowerTec
o HealthRider
o Bowflex
o NordicTrack
o Landice
o StarTrac
o Precor
o Weider
o Keiser
o ProForm
Taking charge to make change is one of the best steps to a long and healthy life. Choosing the right type of exercise fitness equipment will ensure fun, results, and safety. With your goal in mind, whether to lose weight, bulk up muscles, or both, your personal budget, activity level, and even what you like to do should be rolled together so you can make the best choice.
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I’ve read several reviews here with people being confused or disappointed, but I think perhaps expectations were different. First off, I’m not a trained professional, but I’ve been exercising for years and I pay close attention to proper form for the most effective effort. I’ll try to explain how this works and what to expect.
– CORE MUSCLES WORKED WITH AN AB WHEEL:
Shoulders, arms, upper and lower back, abs (all sections)
– WHAT TO EXPECT ON QUALITY:
The quality on these things doesn’t have to be fancy – it has a simple use and just has to be functional. Two wheels are better than one, however. The wheels are solid plastic/rubber and the grips are similar. Are the grips terribly comfortable? No, but they’re not bad either and you aren’t using it for hours at a time -just minutes. Wrap some tennis racquet grip around them for added comfort if you want more, but it’s really not needed. This is a basic tool and doesn’t need to be made of expensive materials. The bar through the middle is solid metal (not sure if there is a weight limit but I’d guess at about 200lbs).
– PUTTING IT TOGETHER:
It arrives in a box as two separate wheels, a metal bar, two rubber handles and a single sheet of instructions. Place the bar through the wheels and center them as best as you can. Then slide/wiggle/twist one handle all the way onto one end of the bar (I didn’t need grease – it went on pretty easily, yet snug). Then try to line up the grip of the other handle and slide that onto the other side of the bar with the wheels in the middle. Push on the ends of the handles to make sure they’re on all the way. You will be able to twist the grips a little to line them up perfectly. Putting it together took me only a couple of minutes.
– USING IT (BASIC):
Using the Ab Wheel is simple, but really works the abs if done correctly. This simple devise helps create the line down the middle of your abs for that nice six pack!
Kneel on the floor with one hand on each handle and the wheel positioned on the floor, centered before you. Without arching your back (keep it straight and keep your head straight too – don’t look up or drop your head down) slowly roll the wheel away from your knees in a straight line before you. Your body moves forward with the wheel, away from your knees – this is KEY to making this move effective! Your weight is supported via your hands on the bar and by your knees (and a straight back). The further you can stretch your arms out before you and the further you can lean away from your knees the more you will work the core muscles in your abs. When you’ve rolled out as far as you safely can, reverse and roll back up to the starting position (this should be hard!). Line your body up facing a wall (knees 2-3 ft from the wall) and roll out toward the wall if you want something there to help you stop rolling. Line up further and further away as you get stronger.
You may not be able roll out more than 2-3 feet at first but that’s okay. (When I stop my abs/hips are about 10-12 inches from the floor. You want to aim for about a 45 degree angle from your knees to your hips and then a countering 45 degree angle from your hands on the ab wheel to your shoulders. Think of making a bridge with your body where your knees are one support on one side of the water and the wheel is the other support on the other side of the river/body of water. Again, the farther you can stretch out, the more difficult the workout, but be careful and don’t push too hard too fast or you’ll tear something! Use your head and be conservative at first.
Beginners should probably start with 1-2 sets of 5-10 reps and work on rolling out further as you become stronger. I’m trying 2 sets of 10 reps and my abs are SORE after 2 days of this!!
It’s IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOUR BACK STRAIGHT and to not arch it as you roll out. You can hurt yourself if you do this move incorrectly. The wheel comes with some basic instructions that show you the proper form. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!
– USING IT (ADVANCED):
Once you get comfortable using it as described above, add a twist and rather than just rolling straight ahead of you, keep your knees still and roll out at about a 25-30 degree angle left or right of center, twisting at the waist. This will really focus on the oblique muscles. I’d suggest alternating each direction during your reps, but that’s just my opinion.
This really is a GREAT ab workout and you WILL feel it if done properly. Good luck on that six pack!
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|Pretty Good Workout,
Honestly I was surprised at the crappy quality of this thing; the only thing holding the wheels in place is the rubber handle, so it’s a little floppy. It serves its purpose though, I guess.
The workout it provides is pretty good. Got this thing today, did a few sets with it, and can definitely feel it in my abs, though you have to watch your form carefully as it’s easy to arch your back.
Works the shoulders and arms pretty hard, too.
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|nice,
Got it at a great price. Nice burn from using it. I don’t know that 2 wheels makes it better, but it does the job.
Only gripe was that it was almost impossible to put the foam handle on over the metal bar, that was a workout by itself, had to use all knowledge of physics and all brute strength in fingers to get job done.
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