Valeo Ab Wheel
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Description of Valeo Ab Wheel
Two non-skid wheels for added stability. Cushioned rubber foam grips for a comfortable grip. Strengthen and tone abs, shoulder, arms and back. Assembly instructions included.Strengthen and tone your abs, shoulders, arms, and back with the Valeo dual ab wheel. The unit teams up a pair of nonskid wheels and two easy-grip handles. To use, simply get on all fours, grab hold of the handles, and glide the wheels back and forth across the floor. At various points during the exercise, you'll work every major upper body muscle group as your torso adjusts to the movements. The dual ab wheel comes with an instructional fitness guide.
About Valeo
Valeo introduced its very first product--the original Classic Belt--in 1988. Today, the company builds on that solid reputation by continuing to develop and deliver products of uncompromising quality and value. Valeo offers an extensive line of both fitness and workplace safety accessories to help you perform your best. From back supports to jump ropes, Valeo is your source for all of your wellness needs.
Sports reviews of Valeo Ab Wheel
Customer Review: Definitely works, be patient & do it right
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Best exercise for tighter abs. Using it for 4 weeks now and definitely seeing the improvement in my abs.
Ease of Install: Very easy & quick. Don't know why other reviewers said it is difficult. Maybe there was some problem years ago. The instructions ask to use some oil on the steel rod before slipping on the handles.
Posture: Make sure you are using it in right posture per the instructions provided on the small paper inside the box. This is very necessary if you want to see an impact. Pay attention to the DOs & DONTs. I wish Valeo had provided these instructions on a bigger size paper & in a more readable text size & font.
Exercise: The key is to stop for a second or two in fully stretched posture in order to work the abs. It might be difficult initially, but you will surely get there in a week or two.
Mythbuster: Using ab-wheel only will not result in a 6 pack or flat abs as seen on the models on the box. You need to do cardio to burn the fat. Ab-wheel will work on the abs internally and make them tight. One health coach told me that your abs become visible when your BMI is less than 8%. I am not there yet, but working on it. Hope you get there soon.
Customer Review: IT WORKS
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I am actually one of the many people that advocate hardwork opposed to "shortcut" methods. But I am also open minded to newer techniques that give more OPTIMUM workout.
Any ab workout item that actually works is rare... and one that works at THIS price range is nothing short of a miracle. This thing actually works. Feels like doing pullups and crunches at the same time without as much effort. I do over 100 situps plus other gym ab workouts and just a few rolls on this baby, I can already feel the burns AND in areas I never knew I had. It got my whole upper body sore the next morning with just a few rolls! Amazing stuff.
A couple things I should mention.. The first time I could barely do 5 of these. But now I can do 25 with no problem. Something this product made me realize is how weak my wrists were. It worked out my whole arm including the wrist which was a major plus. The handle could be softer... it is plastic so it will take time to get used to.
Handles my weight which is 185 lb. I'll update this review later if needed.
Customer Review: Great!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I bought this product with a lot of skepticism -- it's made of plastic, it's $10, and it's a wheel that's somehow supposed to work your abs. But reviews from other people were good and the price is unbeatable, so I just figured what the hell.
And guess what, this is now one of my favorite exercises and a staple in my at-home routine (which also consists of the Perfect Pushup and the Iron Gym). Using this ab wheel you get a great stretch and it'll make your lower back, abs, lats, shoulders and arms work for their money. I'm a web developer, so my job is sitting in front of the computer for 10, 12, 16 hours a day, and I've developed a bunch of problems with posture and general joint irritation, but I firmly believe that this has helped me out.
Also my girlfriend off the cuff said "Are you still doing that ab wheel thing every night? I can tell". That's a nice thing to hear :)
Anyway, you've got nothing to lose for something this cheap, and I haven't broken the thing yet, so give it a shot!
Customer Review: Great product, Even better price
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Someone told me about the Torso Track II. When I went looking for it, I couldn't find it anywhere, besides...ugh...ebay. I started wondering if there was a reason they cannot be found anymore, but have yet to find one. However, while looking, I stumbled across this magnificent ab wheel! 1/10 of the price and does the same job. Many people had issues with the handles not fitting, but I read the reviews before I purchased it. And, therefore, had absolutely no problem with that.
If you aren't working your back and arms, start off doing a few a day and work up to more.
Pay attention to your balance. I recommend using it against a wall or other sturdy object, to prevent you from going to far and straining yourself or falling over.
Also, make sure to use your lower back, do not let it dip or you will wind up hurting yourself.
I starting using this for lower back problems, which have gone away almost completely. Even my chiropractor approves!
Customer Review: Gives a Great Ab Exercise
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I didn't have any problems putting it together mainly because I read the reviews here at Amazon before purchasing one and saw a review where someone used a small amount of petroleum jelly to help the grip slide in.
The wheels may seem a bit shaky but, when its being used and your weight is on it, it'll do its job. And don't worry the wheels won't slide off the sides.
I didn't have any experiences using an ab wheel before so at first I was wondering why a lot of people would have difficulty with this device when it seemed like a simple enough exercise. I was completely wrong! At first, It was really hard to do those full extensions and I could feel my abs burning (which for me, is a good sign which means its getting worked out pretty good) and I felt my back being toned too.
Overall, it does its job well. And its an exercise piece that's small enough to store easily and its absolutely worth the money. Its a great buy!