Smart design for Safe abdominal workouts!!!
934292
Love love love this incredible ab roller!!!!  I didn't know what to expect.  You see one ab roller, you've seem them all, right?  WRONG.  This ab roller is 10 steps above the rest. The 3 wheel design is ingenious.  The sturdy metal construction of this roller truly makes me feel safe using this product.  The handles are covered in comfotable foam which makes gripping easy.  The wheels are a hard plastic in the back and a semi-hard plastic in the front.  They are sturdy as well and this whole roller is of high quality.  The 3 wheel design makes it so that you're not going to tip over like the single rollers, and the wheels spin easily but not out of control such that you will land front first on the floor.  There is a brake included.  It's a semi-firm rubber stopper which you should place a few feet in front of you.  Then, take the wonderful knee pad, kneel and being to roll towards the brake.  The brake works on hard floors, carpets and my thin yoga mat. Like I said, the wheels don't turn loosely, so you can make a very concentrated, careful, deliberate movement on the roller and not get hurt.  The 3 wheel design also allows you to return in the same "lane of traffic" as the one you rolled out on.  No wobbling, no falling flat on your face, no worries!  You can go out as far as you can and you can always adjust the brake for distance.  I absolutely love this product!!!!  It feel so good to stretch out the abdominal muscles with this!  At my age I'm not looking to acquire the 6 pack abs, but for toning, this is just awesome.  I also feel very safe and able to stop when I need to regardless of the brake - that's how well this is built!!!  I can't imagine this piece of equipment breaking any time soon.  Metal, not plastic, are the main components.  Smart design!  The directions show some variations on how to use the roller and what not to do.  Very helpful.  Love that they included the knee pad as well!!!  They've thought of everything.  I bought this with the intention of giving it to my daughter (for Christmas) whose athletic sport requires her to have strong abs; I haven't wrapped it yet because I'm using it every morning myself!!!!  If she takes this to college, I'll be buying myself another one!!!  I highly recommend this product!!!  It's perfect for the "new 30" year olds and for the younger athletes. I was extremely fortunate to receive this product at a discount in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
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<div id="video-block-RPFS6XO60JKG6" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D1H8Tz%2BLdWS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81HO2Yko4FS.png" class="video-slate-img-url">&nbsp;This cardio bike by Fitleader is really awesome. This is the FS1 exercise bike. It is compact and can fit any living situation. You really do not need much room at all. This is a very minimalist simple design that really offers an excellent cardio workout for those that are out of shape to those that are in a great condition.

The overall dimensions is 46 x 25.3 x 38.8. This has a weight capacity of 293 pounds. I am 55 at 225 pounds and I truly felt this held my weight and I was able to operate it with ease. Since I am out of shape I am starting at the low resistance and will increase the more I use it. Even at the lowest resistance I still feel like I am getting a workout.  I really enjoy sitting on the bike and watching tv. I can now get more exercise without even realize I am really working out. There is no gym to have to go to, and no worrying about being self-conscious of how I look.

As you can see in the demonstration, my husband graciously offered to review this one since he really loves it. :)

Detail Description: Made of solid steel with a magnetic bidirectional flywheel. The frame is lightweight yet, it really is made very solid. There are 8 levels of adjustable resistance. The resistance is easy to change as all you have to do is move the lever to the corresponding number.

The seat is made of a gel type of material; the pictures online make it look more like a plastic seat due to the matte finish. This is not the case at all. This is actually a pretty wide and very comfortable. The seat can be raised and lowered based on your height as well as move it forward or backward for your comfort. The seat height is adjustable from 31.5- 38.58

There is a multi-function progress display that also supports my Samsung tablet easily. There is a safety brake. The monitor tracks time, speed, distance, calories burned, ODO, RPM and hand pulse. The handle bars can also be raised or lowered based on your height.

The foot pedals also have straps that you can leave on or take off.

Another thing I am really amazed by is how quiet this is to operate. I have a treadmill at home as well but it makes too much noise and since my husband works off shifts I try and be quiet while he sleeps. This is perfect, now I can work out without waking him.
This is also probably one of the easiest things I have ever put together. The directions are very clear, all parts were clearly marked with a letter or a number.

I received this at a discounted rate for my honest review and opinion.
2140794
I started using these right out of the box and I have only had them for a few days, but - So far, REAL GOOD!!  The work-outs I do are unconventional and I do a lot of adding and removal of weights.  The design of these are easy to use and are working out well!!
1299317
They are perfect! Design offers balance and comfort to offer less wrist and shoulder strain while exercising! I recommend it.
1589518
This product definitely accomplishes what it's set out to do and functions well.

The Pros:

The dual wheels and the space between them creates stability and more of an ease in the motion than you'd have with a single wheeled product, is my impression.

The rounded edge wheel allows for additional toning and exercise options to target your sides.

I find the ab wheel, in general, easy and fairly fun to use and can definitely a difference in my abdomen even after only a few days of use.  You can't see the difference (yet!) but you can feel the tightness within your muscles.  You can't spot lose weight so don't expect miracles but if you eat healthy and incorporate cardio, this ab wheel will definitely make a difference and tone your abdomen.

The Cons:

I would not call the quality great in terms of impression - it just looks like an inexpensive plastic, but it is light as a result.  I was disappointed in the look of the quality when it arrived as it was more expensive than other models so I just expected better.

The main thing I don't like about this particular wheel, and so will return for a different wheel, is that the handles, though seemingly sturdy, have nubs on a black rubber type of grip.  I find this difficult.  I don't have workout gloves to wear when I use this and I've seen some ab wheels on Amazon that have neoprene soft handles and so I'm going to try and find one with a dual wheel but neoprene handles.  That would be far preferable to nubs pressing on palms! :)  You put a lot of pressure on your palms when you do this motion so I can't imagine anyone feels that this model is comfortable for that reason, unless perhaps you are wearing workout gloves at same time.

I do think those with back issues would not be able to do this exercise.

To sum up, as an exercise tool, I really like this!  It's fun and easy to use.  I just would recommend a different ab wheel with dual wheels (like that feature) but soft/cushioned neoprene handles.
261858
premium quality with high class design, good for your exercise indoor!!!
Must buy recommendation!!!!
1140712
Perfect fit and handy for the fitness fanatic!
Get one!!!
3553473
I was always intrigue with the Bosu at the gym but would not try it because it wasn't "manly".  I bought the pro and used it mainly for core workouts at home.  This thing is so challenging and almost any excercise you do engages the core. I love the abs wheel and my abs straps but the Bosu is becoming my favorite equipment for abdominal core training.  The possibilities are endless and will challengeall physical levels!  You won't be disappointed!!!
2464583
I have used this abdominal mat not only for my ab workout,  but also as a neck/head support while doing other floor excerises!! The size is perfect for travel to use in hotel rooms, beach, even the park. A great gift for employees trying to stay fit and not a lot of time for the gym:) I think I just may take my to the gym!!  Thank you!
2513257
This is a fantastic product. My son and I use the BIO Core Ab Roller 3-4 times a week.

I initially had setup problems that were chalked up to user error. After contacting their responsive support team, I learned that the two wheels should not slide from side to side if you push the foam handles all the way in. This was not intuitive as the foam handles are snug (I'm told by design) and I did not want to force it and risk damaging the handles.

Once I made the adjustment, the two wheels were stationary and no longer slid from side to side.

I appreciate how lightweight the product is and while it does not replace my ab workout, it does supplement it well. For the price, quality, and fantastic customer support, I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in getting a fun and effective ab workout.
3800436
I did the 20 minute workout this morning and I love it. Don't need doors to attach to like the regular exercise bands! I will recommend this to my friends! I've only had this for two days but I know I will exercise regularly with this and I can also use it at work!
296606
the design is excellent and stay in place during exercising. they helped whittle off the weight faster and easier !
4803934
Great quality, great design!  Locking mechanism is dependable with dual action.  Circumference of handle on the 14-20 lb is 4.75 in and 24-36 lb is 5 in.  I worried the grip would be too big for my hand with one arm swings but I do just fine. A very nice addition to a generic cast iron set I bought decades ago.  Now I have a range of weight options for various exercises rather than the limited range of "too light" and "too heavy". Perfect for this petite woman who is determined to stay fit despite aging & joint issues. Lots of free workouts for every level are now available on the Internet and most are fast & fun. Very pleased with this purchase.  It shipped in solid/strong packaging and showed up within days.
1037369
I haven't used this as much I should, but the times I have, I could feel the difference in my core strength.  It really helps strengthen your core abs and back.  As others have noted, it's really not going to directly burn belly fat because it's not an aerobic exercise, but it does noticeably make your back and abs stronger.  After doing a few exercises, I can definitely see how someone could hurt themselves if not using this properly, so it's critical to follow the directions exactly and keep your back straight.  I like the double-wheel design as it's just enough to make you work at balancing yourself and working the muscles, but also providing the safety of not tipping too easily.  I would recommend this to people wanting to strengthen their entire core system.
2676943
I like using resistance bands for my home workouts because they provide incredible range-of-motion, while also providing great variety within a workout over traditional free weights. When you combine the resistance bands with the door-frame attachment, the types of workouts you can complete is greatly increased. I also like that they provide natural resistance in both directions of movement.

I really like the design of these. I was skeptical of the interchangeable bands, but upon close examination of the design, I'm confident these are well designed and will last for quite some time. The tips of the bands each have a hard plastic knob embedded within them, almost cone-shaped. Each handle has a sliding latch. You simply raise the latch, pop the end of the band into the compartment, and close the latch. The plastic knob in the end of the band prevents the band from combing through the hole of the handle -- it is simply too big to do so. The entire "quick change" takes only seconds -- maybe 15 seconds to change from one band to another.

The inclusion of three bands is ideal. For my personal workouts, I find the 20-pound band too weak, but find the 40 and 60-pound bands perfect. I use both the 40 and 60-pound bands for curls of varying sorts, and the 40-pound band is ideal for overhead shoulder presses. Do I think they feel like 40 and 60-pound weights? That's hard to say. I always feel like they feel a tad weaker than the equivalent of free-weights, maybe by 5-10 pounds.

The door attachment provides incredible variety easily. The door attachment is well-designed. It is a loop of nylon material with a thick end that will catch in the door-frame when the door is closed. It also has a soft plastic covering over the nylon that helps protect the resistance bands when they are looped through it. It is a nice touch and not something I have seen on other resistance band sets.

Using the door attachment allows you to do exercises such as standing chest-presses, flyes, rows, as examples. You can also adjust the height of the band -- placing it higher in the door, or very low in the door -- to affect the movement and the muscles it affects. I usually alternate between the 40-pound and 60-pound bands for these exercises. My only complaint is that completing such workouts with the 60-pound band requires me to stand closer to the door, which seems a little uncomfortable, but tolerable.

The bands seem well-designed, and after a month of using them several times a week, I see no immediate evidence of wear.

I do find, however, that the hard plastic of the handles sometimes is uncomfortable against my hands, depending upon the workout. I wish the handles were softer or designed in such a way so as to conform better to the backs of my hands. From my perspective, this is the only design issue that keeps them from being perfect.

What about results? After a month, I see definite results relying on these for about 75% of my workouts. I also continue to use free-weights (barbells, dumbbells), but not as often. I see an improvement in my chest, arms, shoulders, and back. These aren't going to build incredible mass -- but they help tone and define, which is my personal goal.

If you need something to supplement your regular workouts, or if you need equipment that you can easily use at home to replicate more expensive equipment, I highly recommend these.
2321446
It does what it says it is going to do! You will be dripping within 15 minutes of a moderately strenuous exercise. I used it for the first time while doing a sprint routine on the treadmill. I noticed water drops on the treadmill belt itself and once I was done it kept working!! I love this workout outfit. Will be using it at least twice a week with some of my routines. I don't feel I need to use it daily as I workout 5 x week. But twice will be great!
13505
Quality exercise equipment that will last a lifetime!