Ab Lounge 2 Abdominal Exerciser | 
| Brand: Ab Lounge
List Price: $129.99
Buy New: $109.99
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Rating:  111 reviews
Sales Rank: 2137
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 32
Dimensions (in): 39.5 x 30 x 44.5
Model: S13350-4
UPC: 793993133540
EAN: 0793993133540
ASIN: B0001KRXDQ
Release Date: March 12, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| • | Abdominal workout chair for focusing ab workout on stomach muscles | | • | Sturdy floor-based position helps users experience total range of motion | | • | Supports body, head, neck, and back; works out upper and lower abs | | • | Unique rolled steel frame supports up to 250 pounds; includes workout video | | • | Measures 39.5 x 44.5 x 30 inches (W x H x D); 90-day warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Focus your abdominal workout strictly on your stomach muscles with the Ab Lounge 2, a comfortable, effective ab machine for people of all fitness levels. The Ab Lounge 2 offers a sturdy floor-based position that helps you experience a total range of motion, making it easy to work muscles in the upper and lower abdominals and obliques. At the same time, the chair supports your body, head, neck, and back throughout the entire exercise, so you won't accidentally strain a non-ab muscle through poor form. And thanks to the unique rolled steel frame, the unit easily supports up to 250 pounds. The Ab Lounge 2--which measures 39.5 by 44.5 by 30 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 32 pounds--comes with a workout video and carries a 90-day warranty.
Product Description
Leave the crunch in the potato chips! This Ab Lounge 2 is the better way to get that stomach you've always wanted. Unlike crunches, it supports your body, especially your head, neck and back, throughout the exercise. It even works your muscles in the upper and lower abdominals and obliques. And because you're up off the floor, your muscles have a total range of motion for better results. Rolled steel frame supports up to 250 lbs. Workout video included. Measures 40 x 30 3/4 x 4 3/4" and weighs 37 lbs. Consult a doctor before beginning any exercise program. Order Today! FitnessQuest Ab Lounge 2
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 First impressions November 9, 2004
Mark Twain 27031 (CA, USA)
556 out of 559 found this review helpful
Just started using my AbLounge2. First impressions (though lengthy, hope they're useful to some as I would have desired):
* Total setup took ~1/2 hour from opening the box through reading enough of the manual to try things. Tools for setup are included, though the unit is about 90% pre-assembled, and it's about as simple as can be realistically to finalize. Put in and tighten four screws/bolts to hold two small stability bars in place, insert and screw in handles, hook in the two elastic cords and you're done.
* Construction quality is a *LOT* higher than I expected for the price. The unit seems to be pretty gosh darn well built overall, and not at all what I expected for online/ infomercial-esque equipment. Do note that there are some slight differences (like hand strap instead of metal bar) compared to the AbLounge Ultimate advertised on TV (which goes for about 2x the price). Curved hand bars on the sides wobble *ever* so slightly since they attach separately, but are fine since they don't come into play during repetitions/use beyond getting on and off.
* The unit is *NOT* easily collapsible for short-term / daily storage, and requires a footprint of roughly 2+ feet wide by 6-7 feet long (plus access space). It can be flattened for long-term storage / moving, though remains 37 pounds.
* Long-term weaknesses (??): (1) The two elastic cords (attached between the seat and the base) will assumably deteriorate and require replacement over time, though appear well-built on their own. Manufacturer supposedly can provide replacements. (2) The general seating material appears to have been stitched onto the frame in several locations. Though again sturdy and well-manufactured (albeit not canvas or whatever), it appears it would be impossible to replace on one's own should need arise over time. Cannot be removed for cleaning, etc., and manufacturer suggests using any protective waterproof / stain-resistant spray before use (not included). I'd take care not to rip / stain / damage it in any way, as it would probably be cheaper to buy a new unit than try to replace it.
* Actual exercise: Abdominals indeed appear to be targeted, and it's a godsend to not have to deal with the additional pains of things like situps / crunches, even products like the Torso Track and ab-rollers where one is on the ground on one's knees. It's not at the level of doing "captain's chair" at the gym, but regular weightlifters probably aren't looking at the AbLounge anyway for hyper-intense exercises. This is "normal" person's stuff.
The AbLounge seems to keep things simpler and a lot less stressful than "normal" ab exercises, and it's wonderful to have good back support and so on while doing such. Abdominal work here will probably require a few more reps and maybe a few minutes longer than usual compared to situps (?), but the tradeoff seems to be worth it. I feel the work occurring gradually, but there's not the quick, clear burn sense that can happen via crunches and the like.
Already, my own "getting-on-in-years" relative has tried the unit and been impressed -- they would not be the type to be doing any situps, etc., otherwise (though may need to consult a doc to ensure the AbLounge will be 100% okay for them?). I very much like that it's possible to keep things pretty simple, yet also use the unit for a bit more complex ab work if desired -- one can arch backwards quite a way if one wants, for a simple example.
I'd *think* a user should perhaps expect to do maybe 3 AbLounge "crunches" per "normal" ab exercise, but for the ease, lack of pain, back support, etc., it appears to be well worth it, especially for those who don't do harder-core ab work otherwise (like via "captain's chair" or on-the-ground "bicycle" maneuvers).
If FitnessQuest can long-term improve the AbLounge to gym-quality level (like having a more easily cleaned and replaceable seat material), the AbLounge should well evolve into a new gym staple.
Nice stuff, and strongly recommended, especially to those who aren't otherwise getting abdominal work. Though I'm not one qualified to give medical opinion to those who may need it, I do like this equipment, and personally, it's looking to finally give me a good abdominal workout at home without all the pain and hassle I've had to deal with over the years.
Sure, it might take a few more minutes for an ab workout, but my back is already thanking me a ton, and I was quite resistant to normal crunches, ab rollers, fitness balls, etc., as it was.
Excellent value product. 5 stars, and may the inventors evolve it even further and get all the kudos they have coming.
AWESOME! September 25, 2004
Daria Doering (San Diego, CA USA)
188 out of 190 found this review helpful
I've bought several fitness machines over the years, but this is the only one that our entire family loves and uses! Not only does it give you a great abdominal workout, but it provides a fantastic back stretch (bending back - countermotion from the forwards crunch). It's very comfortable and I like to lie on it and stretch backwards after long sessions working at the computer. Wonderful item!
I think it is very worth the price and hype August 14, 2005
MEWZIK
87 out of 88 found this review helpful
I would consider myself a pretty active guy when it comes to exercise. I am not muscle bound, but try to do push-up's and pull-up's every day. I am about 178lbs, and 5'10. My problem with sit-ups have always been lower back issues and sometimes neck. I have tried roughly three different machines (including the machine at the gym which is kinda pointless if you don't sit on it for an hour). So, I was at Costco, and they had a demo Ab Lounge sitting out. I was like, 'What the hell! Let me look like like a dork doing exercises in a wholeseller warehouse.'
I sat on the chair and started the motion. A couple of people asked me as I was doing it if I felt anything, I didn't know yet. All I knew was my back and neck felt supported. When it hit me to tighten my stomach muscles while doing the exercise - I knew the Ab Lounge was my product. I got off that chair somewhat sore (in a good way). I have owned this product now for over a month. If you already have a decent body type, a month's time will show you some visable results. Do it daily, WATCH the instructional dvd and eat better and see what this thing will do for you. The one thing that throws me off though, is it not easily storable as the commercial suggests. It is an eye-sore which in the case of working on your abs is a good thing, because you have to do this kind of workout once a day to see any results in the future. Storing it is pointless. This is really the most fun I have ever had doing sit-ups, not like exercise like this is fun, but if genes did not give you the perfect torso area, this very well should. It is working for me!
WOW! This is Amazing, and Great for Backs August 21, 2004
81 out of 84 found this review helpful
Somehow I fell upon the Ab Lounge online when looking at things to tone my Abs (Or Fat Stomach as I called it then).
At first, I looked at this product as a "Late Night Informercial Product". I was wrong.
This is amazing, i've only used it for a few weeks and my stomach has tightened up beyond belief, things are going on in my arms, and in my stomach area that i've never seen before (could it be muscles???? Or baby abs?)
I'm doing before, during and After Photos, and will post again to show the results from this excellent machine.
It doubles as an extra chair, and I use it to crack my back as well. My back feels wonderful! I read some of the boards and heard that it's sometimes damaged in shipment, so I picked mine up at a local sporting goods store, they seem to be price fixed.
I found the enclosed diet plan sensible and easy to understand, it had things I liked to eat and incorporated Lean Cuisines. I am not following a diet verbatim currently and still seeing results.
 Not a quick fix November 18, 2005
D R. Brigance (AR United States)
78 out of 81 found this review helpful
I power walk 2 miles a day on my treadmill. I needed to add something to my workout so I decided to get the ab lounge 2. I have had 2 children and have a bit of a 'pooch' but other wise I am in decent shape. This is what I found from my experience in the last 6 months of using my ab lounge:
THE GOOD:
1)Easy to put together...my 11 y.o. son put it together for me.
2)Comfortable to use...unlike regular sit-ups on the floor this does support your body so that you don't get the sore neck and lower back.
3)Informative video/dvd...definitely watch it. It will show you the proper way to use the ab lounge for the best results.
4)It's quiet so you can watch t.v. while you do it BUT good luck with that unless you want to turn your head with each repetition.
5))Light weight...the ab lounge is not too heavy so you can move it place to place without too much effort. BUT...see below.
THE BAD:
1)Even though it's not heavy...it's bulky and DOES NOT fold up easily or quickly. Even folded, it is not something you can just hide away easily either. I have it in a seperate room with my treadmill so I don't have to move it but for those that plan to use it in the living room, etc...then move it out of the way...good luck.
2)I know the importance of doing an excercise right in order to get maximum benefits and after using the ab lounge basically every day for 6 months..I seen little improvement in my 'pooch'. I would do 50 reps front and 50 on each side. I cannot SEE any difference when looking in the mirror. I CAN feel that my abs are harder when I poke them with my fingers.
Bottom line: I think it is a good alternative to floor sit-ups. I know that it works to some extent but don't expect 'WOW' results.
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