[Dejibo]

I have been thinking about getting an ab circle pro.

http://www.amazon.com/AB-24689-Z-Ab-...6674849&sr=8-1

I have read several reviews for this machine, and it appears to be a love it or hate it thing. Alot of folks said its hard to use, and more than a few said theirs was broken when it was popped out of the box. Some said it did nothing but waste their money, and others said it was very hard to use, hard on the knees, and the only thing they lost was their money.

Does anyone have this? What is your opinion?

[legzzalot]

ha ha I hurt myself looking at it. Doesn't look very stable, but i dunno. I know a few people that have them. None of them had any major complaints other than sore knees.

[Koala77]

I must admit I'd recently been thinking about getting one too Dej.

I had a look at one a few weeks ago but I don't think I could manage it. I doubt I'd be able to get down that low, and even f I did, I'd never be able to get up again.

If you're fairly mobile I think they could be a good idea.

[Dejibo]

I have been reading reviews on Amazon, HSN, Dicks, and Sams sporting goods. Greater than 75% feel like they wasted their money. At least half reported the machine broke quickly, or was broken in the box. They reported things like the wheel or bearing crumbled, as if it was old stock housed in a hot warehouse. Greater than 50% say the knee cups are uncomfortable, and they either slip out of them, or their knees are painful after just a few short minutes in the machine. Some say they just cant stay stable enough in the knee cups to finish the work out.

Many are complaining that the machine is hard to use, and they are not seeing any real results. They only weight loss they feel is in their wallet.

I think I am going to hold off on this machine. $199 is a lot of money to spend for a machine that better than 75% of folks writing reviews have shown up to say "dont buy this machine" I think I will heed the advice. If I was stronger, more stable with balance, or able to really handle hanging on while my knees slipped out, I may try it, but I am not. A full 15% also say this thing makes their back hurt from the position they are forced to be in for a proper work out.

*sigh* I am disappointed. I really wanted this to be as advertized.

[wkikta]

The pictures on Amazon show it to be cracked, would not even consider one.

[TwoKidsTwoCats]

I noticed a small blurb about this machine in the Feb issue of Consumer Reports. They had 13 panelist test it and only 3 said they would consider buying it. They evaluated the machine, the DVD and nutrition plan that came with it. The diet is so strict anyone would lose weight even if they did not exercise!

[tkrik]

I have the hug all the time and I am really hesitant when it comes to gadgets like this. I personally wouldn't even consider it based on that. Heck, I don't even do regular sit ups anymore as it irritates the hug too much.

I'm glad you decided to reconsider. I always think of all these silly gadgets out there and then think of life before all this technology. Good old fashioned hard physical work kept everyone in shape.