At first, I tried to do it like I saw on the infomercial. BIG MISTAKE. 😛 LOL.
I fell… three different times. haha. I finally read the directions and also watched some “instructional videos” on YouTube.
And let me just say, those “fitness experts” on YouTube make this thing look EASY. So I thought I would show you what it looks like when a REAL (totally out of shape) woman tries it for the first time. 🙂 You know, a TRUE review. Enjoy!
Feel free to laugh. Out loud even. I did! While editing out my “wardrobe malfunction” especially. 😛 haha…
Oh, and here’s my exercise mat:
* Outfits are Fabletics Athletic Wear
I love the video, I’ve contemplated a similar an roller a couple times but I too am accident prone 🙂
That’s what I worried about too, Carrie. And I did fall a few times (lol) trying to do it like they showed on the TV infomercials. 😛 But once I read the directions and tried it right… WOW. It’s a seriously good workout!
I can see that this thing really WORKS. Ricky and I are going to do it together. 🙂 Core strength has been a goal of mine for awhile due to a lower back injury and all sorts of muscle / nerve pain issues. Plus serious imbalance (haha) which I am hoping better core strength will fix…
I aim to show off some awesome new curves … soon! 🙂
You did a great job on this video! Thanks so much for being so “real” and “honest” about it all. I’m 58 and although I’m in decent shape for my age, I need to be real myself about my limitations so I don’t injure myself to the point where I can’t do anything. When younger, I always exercised with the “no pain, no gain” philosophy. Unfortunately, that way of thinking only ever set me up for injury. Now, my philosophy is “all things in moderation” and “slow and steady wins the race”. Your video spoke to me in a way that it is OK not to kill myself in order to get results! 🙂
Thank you, Kathy! With my goal to exercise every single day, I’m really making it a point NOT to over-do it, or cause any injury, but to simply work my muscles and move my body – daily.
Hi Lynn
I’m getting a little lost with all the posts etc. I did arm firming and toning exercises yesterday that were on your page somewhere but I can’t find them now. It was a demonstration of 5 exercises. Help. Where do I find it and keep it for future reference until I have made them a habit and can remember them. I’m very excited and motivated. Your challenge is just what I needed. Down 3 lbs already. Thanks Laurel
Hi Laurel 🙂
This is the link with the great arm exercises: http://blog.fabletics.com/2016/02/blog-6-quick-arm-exercises-to-tighten-and-tone/ 🙂
That looked painful Lynn. I used to have an old version of the ab roller and I believe it’s somewhere in my garage. I also need help with my core and it helps with lower back pain. You inspired me to have my husband look for the ab roller and that way I can join you.
Awesome video. You showed the way real people would use the ab roller. Thanks for that and all the great tips you provide.
Thank you, Angie! YAY – I’m so glad you’re joining me. 🙂 Here’s to amazing abs, right?! *cheers*
I wonder if I could do this with my bum knee. Probably not. But it looks great!
I would say no, Tiff – even though I don’t really feel any pressure on my knees when I do it. I just did it again today, so it’s “fresh”. Anyway, as well made as this is, I would click on the company name… and see what else they make. It’s such high quality. I bet they have other gear that isn’t knee-based!
Ahh – check out this one: Perfect Fitness Crunch
🙂 Look at the second picture, with the girl on her back. And this one is under $30!
I’m really impressed with their quality. AND their pricing. Nice…
Hi Tiff
I have bad knees too and you may be able to do this if you can handle kneeling. Honestly all the pressure is on my core muscle’s and my knees don’t feel affected at all.
Good point, Kimberly – like I said, I don’t feel it in my knees at all because your core is doing all the work. But I do like the Fitness Crunch as an alternative! It looks very versatile too, which is cool.
Hi Lynn,
Awesome video! It was so good to see you doing the same exercise I started about three weeks ago. I got an ab wheel instead of the Ab Roller (It was only 10 bucks on Ebay & I’m cheap LOL!) I start out only being able to do 3 sets of five then I progressed to ten reps and today was my second day at 15. My flabby gut is actually already starting to disappear and my arms and shoulders feel the benefits also! Its a killer workout, but I love it! You should start a challenge
By the way I am an avid followers of yours!
Kimberly
That’s awesome, Kimberly! I am really enjoying mine. I did 30 reps today (10 each way) and it felt GREAT. 🙂 It actually is part of the current 17 day mini challenge – to exercise every day – but I may set up something separate (just for exercise) for this last stretch through August 23rd. Stay tuned. I’ll send out a link if I do… *cheers*
Great video Lynn (Slim too!). Glad I watched and got the tips that you shared (toes down, shorter distance to start, etc.). I’ve got the old fashioned roller and need to give it a whirl…I have the armpit tits you talk about 🙂 and definitely the muffin top that need to go bye bye!!
Those darn muffins & pits are a stubborn pain! 😛 lol – I’m glad you’re joining me o this! And I’m REALLY glad I actually read the instructions… because now I *love* this workout! lol *cheers*
I loved the video!!I have one, and gave up . It is hard!! But this helped me understand much better how to use it. Fona give it another go!!
lol Thank you Debbie! 🙂 Yes, it took me a bit to get the hang of it and really figure it out – but now I can easily do 90 reps on it… and FEEL the burn! 🙂
Hi …Great video. I spoke to a physio therapist about this as Ive just had a total hip replacement and 7 years ago had a slipped /bulging disk. He said, lift your feet ( cross them ) it takes pressure off the lower back like the L4 L5 area. ( I found it also helps with balance ) I don’t know if this is correct but Ive been told to do push ups like that too. Easier on the lower back..
Great tip, Jessie! I’m going to try that today. 🙂