Abdominal Exercise Equipment
Fitness and good looks have become a mantra these days. Everybody is trying out different methods to achieve the perfect body. Amongst the various methods are exercise equipment, like chest exercise equipment, abdominal exercise equipment, etc. With summer around the corner, most of the people want to get back in shape, so that they can flaunt their body, or to be more precise, flaunt their washboard abs. There are a plethora of abdominal exercise equipment which have hit the market. These days, (thanks to the celebrities), there is a craze for well toned six pack abs. People are ready to go any length to get those well toned abs. If you are committed towards the cause, the equipment can be of great help.
Best Abdominal Exercise Equipment
Do you want to know which is the cheapest ab exercise equipment? Well it's the floor. Yeah! You read it right. It is indeed true. Having said that, I am aware, you are looking for equipment, let's read about these now.
Stability Ball
In the last few years, exercise balls (stability balls are also referred to with this name) have become a very popular piece of exercise equipment. Since the balls are not stable, it brings more strain on the ab as well as lower back muscles. Hence the muscles work harder. These balls also increase strength, coordination and stability.
Core Board
This is a wonderful piece of equipment, which will help enhance the core workout, as it engages the core muscles. There are a number of ways of using this equipment. Each of the position helps in building the ab muscles and also burns more calories.
Balance Trainer
It is actually half a stability ball, which is mounted on a flat rubber platform. This is not only an abdominal workout equipment, but it can also be used to perform balance exercises.
Ab Rollers
This is one of the first abdominal exercise equipment to hit the market. According to some fitness experts, it is not recommended. However, I opine, if you have it, you can certainly keep using it, if not the best results, you will get some results at least.
Ab Straps
This is a wonderful exercise equipment for the lower abdomen. However, the downside of this equipment is that the grip strength can sometimes limit the ability to focus on the abdominal muscles. Hence the results may not be as expected.
Ab Wheel
This is one of the best abdominal exercise equipment. As a matter of fact, it has also been endorsed by a number of gyms as well.
Push Up Bars
Push ups are said to be best total body exercise, that also helps builds core strength. With the use of push bars, the workout becomes more intense and it exercises the chest, shoulders, triceps, back and legs along with the abs.
Rowing Machine
This is one of the best equipment, with which you can focus on core strength. It is great way to build stamina as well as endurance and build ab strength.
Seated Ab Machine
You will see this equipment in a number of gyms and fitness centers. With this machine, you will also be able to work your thighs and gluteal muscles. However, this machine has its own limitations.
Horizontal Ab Machine
This machine is similar to ab lounge. It helps in strengthening the abdominal muscles. However like the seated ab machine, this machine also has its own limitations.
Floor Mat
Did I mention in my article before, that the best abdominal equipment is the floor? Well let me add the exercise floor mat to it as well. The standard floor abdominal exercises still score way more than any other method of losing fat around the midriff. You can do some crunches, etc. during the commercials, before you retire for the day.
Along with the use of abdominal exercise equipment, you will also have to include some cardiovascular exercises in your workout regime. Cardiovascular exercises help a great deal in tackling the fat around the abdomen. It is important you reduce fat consumption for better results.
