The Ab Circle Pro is an exercise machine advertised through infomercials with a sales pitch that promises your middle will be slimmer, you will lose your love handles and tone up within a few weeks. The benefits of the machine include its originality to target your tummy, providing you with a unique workout option. Talk to your doctor about what exercises are right for you.
Claims
According to Ab Circle Pro's advertisements, the machine provides a combination of cardiovascular endurance and abdominal-targeted exercise in one machine, making it possible for you to lose weight while toning your midsection. Smaller printed material towards the bottom of the advertisement mentions that you can slim down your hips, butt, thighs and abs when you use the machine in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and cardiovascular exercise. Promises are also made that the machine is well-constructed, gym-quality equipment that is built to last.
Product
When purchased through the official Ab Circle Pro website, you receive an upgraded Ab Circle Pro V 2.0 system. As of publication, the system costs $149.75, plus an extra $34.50 for shipping. This cost includes the machine, a reduced-calorie diet plan and two DVDs. The machine itself has you kneel on two knee pads while you grip a bar, placing you essentially on all fours. Then you use abdominal muscles to swing your lower body from side to side around a large, metal disc. The biggest benefit regarding this system is that it is different from other abdominal workouts, providing your body with new movements to broaden your fitness routine. Additionally, three resistance settings are available to make the workout more challenging and different.
Guarantee
The product is fully refundable for up to 30 days from its date of shipment to you, minus both original shipping fees and the cost to return it. Also, all the original material needs to be included with the machine to be eligible for reimbursement, including DVDs and the diet plan. The machine comes with a one-year warranty as well, which is exclusive to the original owner and non-transferable but void if you weigh over 275 lbs. A sales receipt and $35.50 for shipping are also required if you choose to use the warranty.
Value
The American Council on Exercise has researched the efficacy of abdominal exercise machines, not specifically including the Ab Circle product, and found that they do provide you with results in building stronger abdominal muscles, but no more than traditional abdominal exercises done without any equipment. In fact, ACE lists some of the most effective abdominal exercises as bicycle maneuvers, planks and crunches. ACE suggests the captain's chair and stability ball as good equipment pieces to stock for ab-specific exercises. Whether the Ab Circle would be a value to you depends on your fitness goals and if you enjoy using it as part of your exercise routine.
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