How hard is it to do crunches/core workouts on the Gravity 4000 specifically? Thanks.
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Hi, It is not hard at all. Once you are laying backward you can pull yourself up to do crunches very easily unless you are very, very impaired. Thanks
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Hi,It is not hard at all. Once you are laying backward you can pull yourself up to do crunches very easily unless you are very, very impaired. Thanks
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sorry that i can not answer the question, at 91 years of age, that is too svere for me.
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My husband put mine together but he said it wasn't hard to do. I really enjoy mine and I think it would be a great machine for you. I switched to this from running because of knee and heel problems and needed something lower impact. It works great and just from 20minutes 3-4 days a week, I've lost 35lbs
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All that is essential is a pull up bar and some dumbbells (or a band). Every move had a modifier that can be done with the bar minimum.If you want the most out of the workout you'll need a stability ball and 4 medicine balls. Make sure to get good quality items for this. A friend of mine got some cheap ones at Walmart. The stability ball popped on him and he fell flat on his back.
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just my experience is yes. I am 67 years old and i can get up with my back lower back hurting and i turn upside down and do 30 crunches and it makes it ok for day. Now i do it daily to strenfgten core muscles witch is essential for back health. My ups guy has been using for 10 years, his back Dr told him it was going to be surgery but try one first.
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I would also like to tell people about the Fitness Trends "Ultimate Push Up" I picked up a set for just $10 at my local Big Lots! I havent personally compared its construction to the other models, but I am a former Soldier who weighs a bit over 200 pounds, and I havent noticed ANY problems with this devices structure or construction. It has a fairly solid grip with comfortable foaam covering a hard plastic? I am sure that the foam will start to peel off eventually, but for right now; I couldnt be happier for my $10.
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I haven't done the Insanity work out, so I can't compare it. The HHA workout is pretty challenging, and lots of fun. The abs part is great too. I think you'll like it.
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Yes, mostly lower abs. If you make sure to twist a bit then your upper abs/obliques will get a workout.
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To Karen C.:I am a naturally-big guy.I'm also a "LIFE Relations Counselor," which is a sit-on-your-butt-all-day while helping people job.So, 6 years ago I wound-up a 285 lb. Overweight, unhealthy mess.I bought "the Urban Rebounder" & all their Videos {DVDs} and started slow.6 years later, I've permanently dropped the dangerous fat & am still building muscle.YES, the "Urban Rebounder" is a spectacular exercise item that will Not crumble under a 300 lb. person.I never had any problems with my weight & the Rebounder, and there are 2 other Family members now using it.I only have to use it 20 minutes daily to keep in shape.hope that helps!P.S.: BTW, it is also a LOT OF FUN. To Karen C.:I am a naturally-big guy.I'm also a "LIFE Relations Counselor," which is a sit-on-your-butt-all-day while helping people job.So, 6 years ago I wound-up a 285 lb. Overweight, unhealthy mess.I bought "the Urban Rebounder" & all their Videos {DVDs} and started slow.6 years later, I've permanently dropped the dangerous fat & am still building muscle.YES, the "Urban Rebounder" is a spectacular exercise item that will Not crumble under a 300 lb. person.I never had any problems with my... » Read More To Karen C.:I am a naturally-big guy.I'm also a "LIFE Relations Counselor," which is a sit-on-your-butt-all-day while helping people job.So, 6 years ago I wound-up a 285 lb. Overweight, unhealthy mess.I bought "the Urban Rebounder" & all their Videos {DVDs} and started slow.6 years later, I've permanently dropped the dangerous fat & am still building muscle.YES, the "Urban Rebounder" is a spectacular exercise item that will Not crumble under a 300 lb. person.I never had any problems with my weight & the Rebounder, and there are 2 other Family members now using it.I only have to use it 20 minutes daily to keep in shape.hope that helps!P.S.: BTW, it is also a LOT OF FUN. « Show Less
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My personal preference for ab crunches,is from a sitting position,pulling weight from the lower pulleys.Lock the arms in the straps,add whatever weight you prefer,and dip forward.You can regulate how much pressure you shift to your abs.And can also add twists for the lats,and back.I find that is much less strainful,than doing them from a sitting position,and still can maximize energy to the abs.===Richard
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Let me first congratulate you for purchasing the Hip Hop Abs workout. You will not be disappointed. Don't worry about getting the movements correctly that will come in time. As long as you are persistent and tilt, tuck and tighten you will see results and of course you are going to SWEAT. .Bottom line just have fun and work it..
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Insanity is definitely a hard workout. Hip hop abs is similar in that it will work on other muscles that you may have not worked on before. It will make you sweat and you will have have fun. So yes it is challenging, but in a different way.
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I am 5'4" and I am using this machine to work my shoulders, core and lower back. I find that by adjusting my legs i.e. push with legs and knees (shoulders, back), straight legged (core, shoulders, back), and alternate weight on each leg (core, back) that I am getting the desired results I wanted. By focusing on which muscles I want to work on, I find my body works on them accordingly. Hope this helps you. I really love this machine. I crave my sessions on it as opposed to dreading that 'work-out'. Very relaxing and you can work as hard or soft as you like.
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It's kind of tricky. Relax and don't force it. Push one of the bottom leg bars first. I thought it was a pain at first, too.
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Hi, N. Brown! I actually ordered mine from JC Penney, since I got a good price on it by way of an advertising error on their part... Either way, I only got it last night, and didn't find it too difficult to assemble just going by the sheet instructions. It IS quite heavy weight in construction, which I definitely count as a plus. The one thing that I can see that, so far, hasn't been mentioned in the reviews is, if you're on the heavier side (I'm 210 lbs at 5'5" tall, and wide through the hips) it doesn't SEEM particularly roomy when you're on the machine. I DID have a great time exercising on it last night after assembling it, though! If you love elliptical machines, as I do (they were my only motivation for going to the gym, and every time I went, I had to wait at least 20 minutes to get on one, so I cancelled my membership... Now I've got my own, dagnabbit! ;) ), you should really like this machine. I don't know if they're as squeaky over time as the other reviews state, but I'd assume that they are. Also, I live in a single bedroom apartment, and don't have a lot of room left over to leave this standing up. The main problem? I'd planned on sliding it under my futon when I'm not using it, but everything but the handles will fit - the handles just sit too high up to fit underneath it. It IS a heavy piece, as I said before, so a bit unwieldy, but the wheels on both the bottom of the rear frame, and the foot pedal pieces, help for maneuvering it. If you're not big on exercise, as I am not unless it's fun for me, but love cross trainer and elliptical machines, then I'd suggest you get this, if it's not more than you want to spend. It does take a little initial exercise to figure out your rhythm, but once you get going, it's GREAT! I woke up this morning eager to get back on it and go, and I haven't felt that way about exercise in YEARS, if ever!
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We have one of these and it is great. However, I don't see how you could do crunches on it unless you would lock it from moving. It is designed to return to its upright position as you lift your upper body. I suppose you could re-balance the table so it would be heavy on one end. That would involve unbolting it to change the balance point.
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It depends on your fitness level. Anyone more advance than beginners, IMO will not feel a challenge.
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This is a great bench for back excercises, it works the abs too but I don't know if you could use it for doing situps easily. I find if you lift yourself up when doing the back extensions it hits the abs pretty hard.