Ab Circle Pro: Not Worth the Cost
Posted on Nov 25th 2009 2:15PM by Deborah DunhamThe Ab Circle Pro is a home exercise machine that claims it will help you "lose your love handles" while slimming down your "buns, hips and thighs." It also claims that using it for just three minutes is the equivalent of doing 100 sit-ups.
Essentially, this is a circular-shaped product with handles on the top and knee pads on the bottom. Users kneel on the pads and hold the handles while moving their knees around the circular track clockwise, counter-clockwise or in opposite directions. The Ab Circle Pro is also adjustable to work different parts of the body, including the abs, obliques, butt, hips and thighs.
The infomercials (watch a commercial video clip below) for the starring fitness model Jennifer Nicole Lee say the Ab Circle Pro costs "only" $14.95, plus shipping and handling. The truth is, the first payment is $14.95, but total payments are $199.75, plus $34.50 for shipping and handling. This includes the machine, workout DVD and nutritional guide. Also, if you elect to purchase the "free" Fitness Complete nutritional vitamins, your credit card will automatically be charged $36.90 every two months after the first shipment.
If the price doesn't scare you away, maybe reviews from some customers will. Comments posted on the Internet about the machine include that it's not comfortable, it breaks easily, it strains your arms and it's really not an effective ab workout.
We say: Buyer beware.
If you really want to get six-pack abs, here is the most effective way to get them. Plus, we review the Shake Weight, Reebok Easytone Shoes and other trendy fitness products.
Deborah Dunham is a competitive runner, 10-time marathoner, four-time Boston qualifier, triathlete, certified RRCA Running Coach and ACE Personal Trainer.
Essentially, this is a circular-shaped product with handles on the top and knee pads on the bottom. Users kneel on the pads and hold the handles while moving their knees around the circular track clockwise, counter-clockwise or in opposite directions. The Ab Circle Pro is also adjustable to work different parts of the body, including the abs, obliques, butt, hips and thighs.
The infomercials (watch a commercial video clip below) for the starring fitness model Jennifer Nicole Lee say the Ab Circle Pro costs "only" $14.95, plus shipping and handling. The truth is, the first payment is $14.95, but total payments are $199.75, plus $34.50 for shipping and handling. This includes the machine, workout DVD and nutritional guide. Also, if you elect to purchase the "free" Fitness Complete nutritional vitamins, your credit card will automatically be charged $36.90 every two months after the first shipment.
If the price doesn't scare you away, maybe reviews from some customers will. Comments posted on the Internet about the machine include that it's not comfortable, it breaks easily, it strains your arms and it's really not an effective ab workout.
We say: Buyer beware.
If you really want to get six-pack abs, here is the most effective way to get them. Plus, we review the Shake Weight, Reebok Easytone Shoes and other trendy fitness products.
Deborah Dunham is a competitive runner, 10-time marathoner, four-time Boston qualifier, triathlete, certified RRCA Running Coach and ACE Personal Trainer.
