Fitness with the Ab Circle Pro

I had foot surgery about 7 weeks ago and have found myself somewhat challenged to find exercise that produced enough aerobic activity to burn calories, produce additional weight loss, and preserve/build lean muscle while being ordered to stay off my foot and keep it elevated the first 2 months. Knowing that I was bound to a boot for 3 months and non weight bearing activity the first 8 weeks, I started exploring some fitness options. I’ll share some of the things I’ve been doing in another post, but wanted to do a review of a machine that I decided to test called the Ab Circle Pro™.

I received the machine 2 weeks ago and was excited to put it together immediately and do a workout. Fortunately, there is a DVD that accompanies the machine that shows some different ways to optimize your workout and use more muscle groups. I recommend a fitness coach or trainer, or in this case, coaching through dvd, to anyone starting a fitness program to minimize injury and get the best results.

To start, I used the lowest incline and completed just 10 reps of each sequence for a total workout of about 4 minutes. Outside of a little soreness in the inner thigh, I didn’t feel much the next day, so added 5 more reps and then 5 more the next day. I’ve been doing those 20 reps through each exercise sequence since and my workout is about 8-10 minutes. After 8 days of using the Ab Circle Pro™ I’m definitely feeling muscle soreness. I took my weight and measurements, so will share after 2 weeks any results I’m getting.

I like the Ab Circle Pro™ for the following benefits:

• Lightweight, compact machine that is easy to set up and store (would easily slip under the bed or against a closet wall)
• Can be used at any fitness level
• Works multiple muscle groups, including biceps, triceps, pectorals, lats, a variety of abdominal muscles, the butt, hips, and inner and outer thighs. Because you rest on your knees during the workout, the lower parts of the leg are not as affected.
• Provides a low impact aerobic benefit, which I assume increases as the incline increases.
• Workout time is short, intense and great for those who are time challenged.
• At less than $200 is an affordable alternative to a gym or more complex machine
• It’s fun. I found myself wanting to get on it rather than fighting the exercise.
• You can do it in the privacy of your own home on your own schedule.

I’m looking forward to seeing some inches come off the waistline, hips, and thighs and would recommend this as an option for those who want a quick targeted workout that focuses on abdominal fat. If you’re looking for some ways to get a weight loss and/or fitness program started, I’m available for a consult. Simply fill out the form or set up an appointment online and let’s get started.

Meanwhile stay tuned as I keep you updated on my personal 90 day Chick Challenge progress. By combining smart, healthy eating with the weight loss patch and daily activity, I’m maximizing my results even with my physical limitations.