
Wondering which infomercial ab device is best? Turns out they are all the same.
Jan. 8, 2011 | By: Tom McAleese
Which AB device should I buy to get 6-pack Abs?
The short answer – it doesn’t matter. Despite all the commercials for various ab-training devices, they all do the same thing. They work your core muscles with resistance to tighten and strengthen your abdominal core.
However, no matter which one you choose, you will not get the midsection of the models shown unless you incorporate total body resistance training, cardio training and a very healthy diet. No matter how hard or long you train your abdominals, you cannot make your body burn fat from that area alone. The same goes for any other body part --- you must use resistance training to build muscle to boost your metabolism and cardio to burn calories. Over time, your body will shed those unwanted pounds but you must be patient and persevere. There is no single exercise or piece of exercise equipment that can target specific areas of the body to lose fat.
If you have your eye on a specific piece of abdominal exercise equipment, by all means use it as it will work your core muscles but remember to add cardio and work the rest of your body with resistance training as well.
Tom McAleese is a Can-Fit Pro certified personal trainer since 2009 and Transportation Technology teacher since 1997. He is now the owner and operator of Diamond Fitness Personal Training in Simcoe, Ontario. Tom can be reached at: 519-410-2713 or diamondfitness@live.com.