Abdominator Review: Revolutionary Core Workout or Over-Hyped Ab Wheel

Abdominator Review

The Abdominator is a new product that claims to revolutionize core workouts. It is essentially an ab wheel with a lot more work out options.

What The Company Says

According to the tv sales pitch, this is the most advanced ab roller and it features a patented design which targets 11 muscle groups. The makers of the Abdominator tout it as the best core work out you can get. For only $40 the company tells you that it's an amazing deal. But is it really?

A Closer Look

The idea behind the Abdominator really is great in terms of core exercise. Traditional ab wheels are actually really great for core workouts but they do have limitations. Ab wheels are designed for forward and back motions. The innovation behind the Abdominator is replacing the wheel with a ball that can roll in any direction. This concept is great because you use completely different muscles going diagonal or or moving in circles than simply rolling back and forth.

Their are two components to a great product: innovation and execution. A wonderful idea with a poor design does not make for a good user experience. The Abdominator's design is overall pretty good but it could potentially run into some longevity issues. Three different types of plastics are used in the construction of the device. The lack of metal components are concerning for some who feel that the Abdominator may not be sturdy and could have problems supporting the users weight. Keep in mind, however, that some plastics are stronger than metal and plastic does not necessarily equal weak. The product is designed for individuals up to 250 pounds per the company's guidelines. It seems to be structurally sound and able to handle regular use. Time will tell if it will hold up in the long run.

What We Love About The Abdominator

The Abdominator allows the user to work large muscle groups and build core strength in ways not possible with a regular ab wheel. The open ended range of motion allows for many different types of exercises which will allow you to work muscles that you don't normally use which in turn increases calorie and fat burn, speeds up metabolism and builds much greater core strength than basic ab exercises. The wide range of possible workouts also helps prevent burn out and lack of motivation by keeping your workouts fresh. It weighs less than 4 pounds making it easy to take with you wherever you might find yourself far from the gym and in need of a workout. Also the versatility of the design allows it to work well on different flooring types such as hardwood and carpet. It offers great benefits for those who are willing to put in the work with it. If you are serious about your core workout, this piece of equipment will give you everything you need to see strong results.

What's Not So Great About The Abdominator

The all plastic design is not ideal in terms of durability, but for 40 bucks something had to be sacrificed. The biggest issue here is safety. but it's not a problem with the product. It is an issue of proper use. The thing is that the innovation of the Abdominator is that it allows the ball to move in any direction. The problem is that for those who don't have a strong core and/or a solid foundation in exercise using proper form, the risk for injury is greater because of this omni-directional design. It's easy to pull a muscle or fall using a standard ab wheel if you don't use proper form or if you try to exceed your physical limitations. The design of the Abdominator increases the risk of misuse and injury. It seems that this product is geared more toward people who are already in good shape and would not be ideal for a beginner. The best advice would be to start with a regular Ab Wheel for core development before jumping into the Abdominator.

Overall

The Abdominator is a really great concept with a strong execution, The construction could be better but likely not without greatly increasing price, and the workouts available are fantastic for those who can perform them, but risky for beginners. This product gives the user a great core workout while being very small and light weight making it easy to take anywhere. In the end, this product does not have a lot of negatives. It just is not for everyone and it's important to know yourself well enough to decide weather the Abdominator or any other exercise product is right for you. If you are up to the challenge and looking for something new in your core training, this would be a fine addition to your home gym.





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