does it avoid straining abdominal muscles?
296875
Yes, there is absolutely no strain on abdominal muscles. It is mostly for your legs, cardio vascular and perhaps the back somewhat.
296876
Sitting slightly reclined, while pedaling, the leg and hip muscles are engaged vigorously. I'm sure the abdominal muscles are slightly engaged, but not vigorously as there is no "push and pull" with your arms.
296877
I would say "yes". You sit comfortably and all the work is done with the legs. Handholds beside the seat allow you to stay in position easily, without any strain.
998119
That's up to you. For my clients that I train, I encourage them (as my trainer did when I first got one) to wear it all the time. Especially when you sleep and work out. The more you wear it, the more effect it will have. Consider also using a salve like Preparation H on your stomach underneath it as well.
1249129
I don't believe so. The stretch you get is more helpful for lower back pain.
66771
I assume you are talking about the sacroiliac belt. I found it I wore it over my clothes, the wrinkles didn't bother me. The closer to my skin, the more my body heat and sweat formed uncomfortable wrinkles. Hope that helps.
2028882
No - but it does work on stretching all muscle groups - using gravity (as opposed to bouncing up and down) - so as you feel the initial stretch you then allow the weight of your body to go into a "deeper' stretch. One of my daughters did gymnastics up to her teen years and I would say that the stretching in this program would help with both splits and straddles.
137386
Absolutely. No problem on either side, but you shouldn't roll to your belly. When I wake up in that position, I turn to my back, but usually end up on my side anyway.
707704
The best answer I can give is it depends on how big your torso is. If you're doing standard crunches it is a little awkward but not impossible. It would work well for decline crunches though. I prefer to take it off though since it restricts expansion of the abs when fully strapped down. it works great for added weight for everything else though: circuits, pullups, pushups, legs, etc.
892442
Yes although it constricts stomach muscles so I advise if you are lying in bed wearing it you prop yourself on pillow. It automatically turns itself off after intended time
709310
Yes it does. It can actually decline a little beyond flat if you want for doing crunches.
193656
if you are feeling discomfort in you back or stomach, then yes i would recommend getting this right away. it helped my back and stomach pains as soon as i put it on.i hope this answers your question.
858159
Hardly likely, provided the dips are done bio-mechanically correctly. Remember to not go deeper than pectoral level, when 'dipping', as hyper-extension of the delts can lead to painful bursitis, and or, tissue-tears.The machine is very well-designed and once used as directed, shall yield accident-free results.
352304
We didn't purchase this product to relieve a bulging disk so I can't answer to that. However, I had a bulging disk which was surgically treated. Prior to surgery all of the braces prescribed stabilized the core, abdominal area, so I probably wouldn't look to this product for a bulging disk.
443981
Ab workouts can be done with the vest on. Keep in mind that weights go in both the front and back of the vest. When doing standard sit-ups and crunches you will feel the weights in the back if the vest. It is not uncomfortable for me but the weights are noticeable.
554026
I don't know if it really tones your stomach as hard core ab work does. I use mine often while watching TV. It is just fun and if I get a slight toning benefit, that is great.I exercise regularly and my stomach is getting toned, but the lose of weight and overall exercise with the hula hoop all account for that. Be aware, the waves in the hoop with the weight can make you a bit sore, and I even had a small bruise by my hip bone at first, but your body gets used to it. I love my Hula Hoop :)
702259
I guess if your only doing light weights and a few times while working out then maybe not. For me however I prefer to not pull a back muscle.
632162
I would say absolutely not. About a pound of pressure start up, push or pull bottom bar. Sometime you have to hold on to something to keep you down. You are not having to lift your weight at all. You will not stay down unless you want to, now its just a little fear of unknown. Just moving one arm carries you up or down. I feel it is therapeutic as well as instant relief.
1215606
Not really, just a tiny bit. Like if you were to just stretch and go back it's got a little tilt. I haven't tried testing it because I don't want to fall on my ass or break it lmao!