Ab Circle Pro has become one of the most popular ab machines in the world today. It began in the US but quickly became a hit in countries such as New Zealand, Ireland, even India.
With a clever infomercial and beautiful models who make it seem so easy and yet so effective, there’s no wonder why this machine has become such a best-seller.
However, as someone who’s been involved in the diet and fitness field for years now, I know that infomercials usually paint a much rosier picture then what the real quality of most products are.
I wanted to find the whole truth about the Ab Circle Pro and present you with the best review possible on the matter.
Ab Circle Pro Overview
The AbCirclePro is a machine which claims to be able to burn belly fat fast by combining a cardio workout with an abs workout.
You use it by placing your knees on knee-pads, grabbing two handles with both hands, and assuming a position similar to on-all-fours as you can see on the picture to the right.
Then, you rotate you legs from side to side and so achieve a cardio stimulation. The basic position and the movement are supposed to work your abs at the same time.
In addition to this exercise, you can also adjust the machine to work the thighs and buns, so it’s more than just an abs machine, even though this is what it’s marketed as and its main feature.
The machine comes with a workout DVD and an eating manual.
1 Thing You Need To Know
1 claim which a lot of infomercials for ab equipment make or hint at is that using this or that exercise machine can lead to belly fat loss. This is impossible because it has long been proven that you can’t spot reduce fat from a specific body part by exercising that body part.
Our body burns fat as a single unit, so it doesn’t matter which body part we workout, we burn fat from our entire body.
Therefore, to really burn stomach fat, you need to invest your time in maximum fat burning workouts and not just ab exercises which are less effective than others at fat burning.
The Ab Circle Pro may give you a cardio stimulation, but it certainly doesn’t work your entire body. In addition, you will probably get a bigger cardio stimulation with running, rowing, or a lot of other cardio workouts.
In addition, the AbCirclePro may work the abs, but it doesn’t work your entire body. You will still need to workout more to get the results you’re seeking. This isn’t a magical solution. Be aware of that.
Pros and Cons of Ab Circle Pro
This list of pros and cons is based on multiple reviews and testimonials I’ve read regarding this machine.
Pros:
- Portable and easy to store
- Can work the abs, thighs, and buns
- Comes with a workout DVD
- Some people report it’s fun to use
- Can be used at home
Cons:
- There are many reports that the knee pads are far from comfortable and can even be painful
- Has a weight limit so it’s not good for too heavy people
- The machine tends to break. You can get an additional warranty period if you pay more when you buy the machine
- Some people say that you get more strain in your arms than abs
- Some users reported that the resistance isn’t that high, so you can probably get a better workout in more traditional ways.
- Expensive at over $200 full price
- Doesn’t really cover the 3 fundamentals required to really lose belly fat and get flat abs.
In Conclusion
Only you can decide whether you want to get the Ab Circle Pro or not. No one can do it for you.
I recommend that you only get it if you can afford the $200 it costs and if you’re sure you will use it often. Also, don’t get it if it’s going to become your only workout tool. This will not lead to the best results.
After purchasing I found and
read these reviews
kind of scary to think I may have reason for revenge from those that miss lead
Hi Will,
Let’s not talk about scary things like revenge. I don’t think there’s any call for anything that sounds so sinister. Why don’t you share with us your expriences with the product?
Had my Ab Circle Pro for just over a week before the rollers broke so havent had the chance to see any real results yet
But just bought some “red upgraded replacement rollers” from ebay in Australia and so far they seem fantastic! Only had them 4 days but no marks or anything yet and does seem alot smoother and faster then the originals. Apparently this helps to improve the exercise and burn fat quicker, lets hope so!!! Anyone else tried these yet?
Just a question for the reviewer. Did you try the product yourself? It appears from the article that you have made assumptions based on your existing knowledge as opposed to using the Ab Circle.
I’m not disagreeing with you about the way a body loses fat and the need for diet both well established facts but have you used the product?
At the gym we use all sorts of machines, routines and weights to improve strength, lose weight and tone body, this is just another one of those pieces of equipment that may or may not assist in increasing cardio activity to burn fat in conjuction with a healthy diet?
Hi,
One of our consultants who’s a physiotherapist tested it out for us and reported what she found. However, some of the information in the review is from the expriences of people who’ve reported on their results.
I’m not saying it’s a scam or anything like that, but many people who buy machines such as this tend to feel that it is something of a miraculous way to get results.
People need to know that this will likely not be the case. It requires hard work to get flat abs. That’s all.
Whether or not it’s true, it will take a lot more workouts and a good diet to really get flat abs.
As to the Ab Circle in general, some people love it and some don’t.
Hi this is monika fron india I have a question ab circle pro is good to reduce fat on thighs ,hip,waist and belly because already bougt it but not sure it will work or not Whats the minutes I have to do exercise on this machine.
I have a 7 month old son and going to the gym is something I just have no time for. I am a size 10(NZ size) and have tried walking with the pram, but found that it was more of a time waster than weight loser. I purchased an Ab circle pro off Trade me and I think its great. I use it for a total of 15mins a day while my baby sleeps and have noticed a big change already (i’ve had it for about 2 months). Although I havn’t got “abs” yet, i am almost in my pre-pregnancy jeans again which is my goal. I am not on a diet of any kind but think if i was, the weight loss would be greater.
Yes the knee pads get extremely uncomfortable after the first couple of days, but i use a piece of cloth to go under my knees and they are fine. Another thing I have noticed is that the rollers are starting to chip away which is weird. Apart from that i’ll give it a 7/10.
Thanks for the article.
excellent article. my husband purchased this for me but i definitely would not have allowed him to do so if i had done prior research! way too costly and feels cheaply manufactured. if you attempt to go at a faster speed, it feels like the machine will fall on its side! all in all i give it a 4 out of 10.