Pilates & the Ab Rocket Has anyone used this machine to modify their pilates' workout? I saw in the infomercial that it was suggested but I wanted to know how that worked prior to purchasing this equipment. Pilates & the Ab Rocket Has anyone used this machine to modify their pilates' workout? I saw in the infomercial that it was suggested but I wanted to know how that worked prior to... » Read More Pilates & the Ab Rocket Has anyone used this machine to modify their pilates' workout? I saw in the infomercial that it was suggested but I wanted to know how that worked prior to purchasing this equipment. « Show Less
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I bought this for 119 bucks at sears this is a great pilataes assist I teach a class in NYC and I just purchased 20 ab rockets my entire class uses it I just purchased 3 more this is a great value
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Thank you. I also like pilates and I like Maurie Windsor, Windsor Pilates. I think that this will add to it. Your comment was most helpfu. :-)
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I have used it for some pilates moves, like combining leg lifts and leg circles with the hundreds, as well as single leg stretches but I've never seen the infomercials. It doesn't do much to improve the exercises unless you are working on your form. It makes the moves easier which is not very useful. I always do the exercises the right way a second time because it never feels like I did them.An exercise ball is much more flexible.
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I was also wondering if this machine would be helpful in doing that. I like pilates but hate that there is no neck support and was wondering if this machine would help put the two together?
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I would be interested in knowing WHAT moves you do in the Ab Rocket. Perhaps you could name a few?And you have to buy your own supplies for the class you teach? Since you have never posted a single review, it's hard to know what you do other than probably work for this company. They have some of their shills in the Gold Box Forum too.What moves?
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Hi Larry. Thank you for the question. First let me start by saying that we absolutely love our Bayou Fitness Total Trainer Pilates that we bought online from Amazon and often use it on a daily basis. To answer your question about different parts such as ball bearing rollers, straps, etc..., here is a list below that I hope you find helpful. It is a great machine, and you cannot go wrong with purchasing this item. It is helping our entire family help transform the way we look and feel.Fully Assembled 21 Levels of Resistance 400 Pound User Capacity Maximum User Height 6' 7" Chrome Plated Side Rails 14" x 46" Glide Board Ball Bearing Rollers Lift from 4% to 69% of Your Body Weight Deluxe Double Stitched Box Cushion Folded Footprint - 20" x 14" x 50" in height Open Footprint -20" x 94" x 48" in height Strength Training Attachments Redesigned Pro AB Crunch Strap Bicep Curl Press Bar Power Weight Bar for Adding Free Weights Pull-up Push-up Bar Sit-up Cuff Strap Heavy Duty Squat Board Independent Twin Handles 3 & 4 Point Pulley System Dual Side Glide Board Pulleys Pilates Attachments Pilates Toe Bar Pilates Shoulder Pads Pilates Resistance Bands Dual Leg Cuffs Pilates Video
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You could probably set it up to do some ab work but I haven't tried any exercises like that. It's not really designed for that. By design,the device balances your body on it and if you were to lift your upper body all the way up, it might cause you to rotate back upright unless you adjust the settings so you are not balanced.
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I have found this to be the case for me too. I have not been able to use the programs, other than the lowest setting. I also have strength in my legs. Otherwise I like the machine a lot. I do wish we could reduce the resistance to enjoy the workout programs. Maybe Xterra could answer this issue???
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I can only find pictures of the pro machine that are short, if you can extend it longer than yes you can use the DVD and I looked at the DVD and it doesn't say what it can be used with. I like this DVD because there are different exercises than on I or II. I hope this will help?
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Hi Tiffany,I can't speak to this specific set of DVDs - I'm trying to decide whether to get them myself! But I did lose about 50 pounds using the Firm set from 2002 (Body Sculpt, Cardio Sculpt, Ab Sculpt with the fanny lifter), combined with eating well. I eventually quit using them because they got boring, but although I've been using other DVDs, my weight loss has plateaued, and I miss the muscle toning. So for me, nothing has been quite as effective as the Firm. I'm interested in this set because of the lack of extra equipment (the Fanny Lifter or the Transfirmer would take up lots of space in my small living room). Hi Tiffany,I can't speak to this specific set of DVDs - I'm trying to decide whether to get them myself! But I did lose about 50 pounds using the Firm set from 2002 (Body Sculpt, Cardio Sculpt, Ab Sculpt with the fanny lifter), combined with eating well. I eventually quit using them because they got boring, but although I've been using other DVDs, my weight loss has plateaued, and I miss the muscle toning. So for me, nothing has been quite as effective as the Firm. I'm interested in this set because of the lack of extra equipment (the Fanny Lifter or the Transfirmer would take... » Read More Hi Tiffany,I can't speak to this specific set of DVDs - I'm trying to decide whether to get them myself! But I did lose about 50 pounds using the Firm set from 2002 (Body Sculpt, Cardio Sculpt, Ab Sculpt with the fanny lifter), combined with eating well. I eventually quit using them because they got boring, but although I've been using other DVDs, my weight loss has plateaued, and I miss the muscle toning. So for me, nothing has been quite as effective as the Firm. I'm interested in this set because of the lack of extra equipment (the Fanny Lifter or the Transfirmer would take up lots of space in my small living room). « Show Less
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i am loving it. but i have just started back on the whole working out, and have not been able to maintain the cardio for any length of time. but it is a good bike and it is easy to change the resistence up and down. when i am trying to get more cardio i turn the resistence down a notch so my legs dont get as tired. when i am pushing to tighten the muscles in my legs i increase the tension some. for the price this is a great bike. i have been having severe back pain, which is why i stopped using my other exercse bike, so am happy to have one with back support. hope this helps
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You don't need the extra discs. Before I started I read reviews and ppl were complaining that there the abs disc was extra. I was annoyed. BUT now that I'm on month 2 I realized you don't need to do extra abs because every DVD you get works abs in through all of the core exercises. I've found p90x3 different from p90x and Insanity in that my entire core is getting much much tighter - chest, sides, stomach... And it broke up and loosened my lower back in a very natural, healthy way.So you really don't need to do a separate abs program - you'll get nice abs from the 16 DVDs.
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I use the machine and I'm 6'5, 250 lbs. When doing some exercises I need to lift my feet in the air because There is no where on the glideboard to put them when I'm laying down. But that makes it a better workout because I'm using my abdominals. As far as weight is concerned, I do some explosive excercises on the machine and it doesn't move or slide on the floor and the machine is pretty sturdy. I use the weight bar to add extra weight making the machine carry the maximum load of 350 lbs. The machine is solid. I definitley recommend it. I use it in combination with free weights. I love it.
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An elliptical trainer is mainly for aerobic exercise. This machine will give you a full-body workout. I would have preferred to purchase a pilates machine instead of this one, though.
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Decent review of the Ab Lounge 2 can be found here: http://www.gr00ps.com/en/g/fitness/be/ab-lounger-2-for-ab-workouts
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The machine does work the belly. You lean back and forward and use your feet to propel the core trainer. I really like mine and use it almost every day. It is fun, like riding a horse. The brochure states that ten minutes on the machine is like 200 sit ups or walking a mile. It is easy to do in front of the TV as it is quiet. I recommend it. The back and forth motion is like doing crunches.
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I've had no issues with the machine. No missing parts. It takes awhile to get use to the machine..I couldn't do the program and many crunches with it until I gained some strength in my arms.
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Yes you can you become completely inverted I have not done any ab workout, because I can not stay inverted for very long, the blood runs to my head This is very hard to assemble, the instuctions are not very good. If you do purchase this, when putting together finger tighten the screws first and then tighten after assembled. I used a small rolled up towel behind my back for strech, that seems to help. If I could do over, I really dont think I would purchase.
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I don't use my pilates machine on a regular basis either. When I do start again I either use the fold out sheet that came with the machine or if I use a dvd it is the level 1. I just don't do it the whole time like the instructor or I'm so sore the next day, the 100 for example I only do half when I first start after not doing it for awhile. Hope that helps. Any is better than none. LOL
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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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Yes, with the Pilates machine you work your whole body. And without the joints being affected negatively. I purchased mine a year ago and don't regret it at all.