Ab roller Question - Please help

TonyPillz
TonyPillz Posts: 248 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi ,

I've been thinking of buying a ab roller 'Below'

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9237135.htm

Will this help burn a lot of calories as well as fat?

Just curious if anyones had any success.

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  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    Fat loss is the result of calorie deficit, not endless crunches.

    You would be better off putting the money towards some free weights and starting a full body strength training programme.
  • rollng_thundr
    rollng_thundr Posts: 634 Member
    Uh... ok.

    If you're talking about burning fat in your abs... you can't spot reduce. The only thing an ab-roller will do is strengthen your core, but over-all exercise will burn fat bro. ANY exercise will have the desired result.
  • TonyPillz
    TonyPillz Posts: 248 Member
    Fat loss is the result of calorie deficit, not endless crunches.

    You would be better off putting the money towards some free weights and starting a full body strength training programme.

    I have weights i wanted to incorporate crunches into the work out.

    I run
    I lift

    I just struggle to do sit ups and i thought this machine could improve my core so i could start doing them solo. I already eat at a defict and loose weight on a weekly basis i'm just trying to strengthen my core.

    I'm not trying to spot reduce why is everyone saying that? I never specifically said burn fat from my stomach i said 'Burn fat' in general.
  • adamridgegully96
    adamridgegully96 Posts: 2 Member
    Like anything - you have to stick with it. If I lived closer, I would GIVE you mine. I see more results from regular sit up than using the Ab roller. Kindness to you, Kimberli
  • steve0820
    steve0820 Posts: 510 Member
    Fat loss is the result of calorie deficit, not endless crunches.

    You would be better off putting the money towards some free weights and starting a full body strength training programme.

    I have weights i wanted to incorporate crunches into the work out.

    I run
    I lift

    I just struggle to do sit ups and i thought this machine could improve my core so i could start doing them solo. I already eat at a defict and loose weight on a weekly basis i'm just trying to strengthen my core.

    I'm not trying to spot reduce why is everyone saying that? I never specifically said burn fat from my stomach i said 'Burn fat' in general.

    Crunches and situps are pretty weak in core development and strength. They also don't burn much cals or fat.

    Building a stronger core:

    Squat and deadlift
    Isometric exercises (planks, L-sits and all there variations)
    Knees to chest
    Toes to bar
    Planche
    Front lever
    Etc.....
  • wifeymou1112
    wifeymou1112 Posts: 129 Member
    Yeh we have one, doesn't get used ...ever! If you google ab workouts you will find loads that you can do that will strengthen your core. I do insanity right now and for abs I do p90x ab ripper... It really gives a good workout and is really hard.

    You can find it here:
    http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1766ve_ab-ripper-x_sport

    Try it out, trust me you will feel it the next day! :-D
  • TonyPillz
    TonyPillz Posts: 248 Member
    Fat loss is the result of calorie deficit, not endless crunches.

    You would be better off putting the money towards some free weights and starting a full body strength training programme.

    I have weights i wanted to incorporate crunches into the work out.

    I run
    I lift

    I just struggle to do sit ups and i thought this machine could improve my core so i could start doing them solo. I already eat at a defict and loose weight on a weekly basis i'm just trying to strengthen my core.

    I'm not trying to spot reduce why is everyone saying that? I never specifically said burn fat from my stomach i said 'Burn fat' in general.

    Crunches and situps are pretty weak in core development and strength. They also don't burn much cals or fat.

    Building a stronger core:

    Squat and deadlift
    Isometric exercises (planks, L-sits and all there variations)
    Knees to chest
    Toes to bar
    Planche
    Front lever
    Etc.....


    Thanks dude , appreciate that you saved me some ££££
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    Good rule of thumb...

    If it's advertised on a TV infomercial, it's probably not the best option out there.

    Like all rules of thumb, it may not be 100% true, but it is more often than not.

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