Abdominal Rollers

Advantages: It does give you something to focus on and is easier than sit ups
Disadvantages: It isn't very robust and probably would give a man a decent workout

I do enjoy watching shopping channels but the trouble with doing just that is you can tend to start believing what they say! I had seen the programme for 6 Second Abs some time ago and it looked good but I didn't do anything about it however recently, having lost some weight over the Summer with the Mayo Diet and now having settled for a healthy eating regime to keep my blood pressure under control (the DASH diet), I decided it would be good to get ...
...up again. 6 Second Abs is a small lightweight exercise machine designed to help you tone up your abdominal muscles without the dreaded sit ups. I hate doing sit ups and I do feel it puts a strain on my back and neck so anything that would help with that had to be an improvement from my point of view. I have also been very impressed with the improvements in my thigh tone that I achieved from using Leg Master so I was hoping I had found a similar ... Read review

Advantages: Prevents neck strain, better form
Disadvantages: Can be awkward to unfold

...working and other activities. Weider Crunch Trainer :~ The crunch trainer aids you in doing crunches by helping you keep good form thus preventing injury to the neck and back. It also helps you isolate the abs for a better mid section work out. But do not listen to some of those ads that say it will work miracles, it will not it basically helps you perform a better crunch more easily. If you already have good form the ab trainer will not make any ...
...Compact :~ The Weider Crunch trainer is foldable and it measures 22" long 24" wide and 8" deep. This makes for easy storage and to transport it around from room to room or house to house depending where you want to train and it only weights 6kg. To setup can be quite difficult until you get the knack of it. First lay the mat out, then on each of the arms is a spring loaded locking system you need to grip either side of the yellow ring, then pull ... Read review

Advantages: great for your stomach muscles
Disadvantages: none

This abs trainer is one of the simplist around and also the cheapest so is ideal for anyone who doesnt want to spend a lot and doesnt have a lot of space as this comes flat packet and can simply be put back in its box. To assemble all you need to do is slot the 3 pieces together, they have the metal pins in them that you have to press to release to take it apart again, to use this you lie on the floor with the cushioned piece behind your head and ...
...your hands to roll your body forwards with the abs roller, this strengthens your stomach muscles and is great for anyone whos stomach muscles are weak or who find it difficult to do sit ups on there own. It is realy comfortable to use due to the cushion on the neck part and a great way to excercise those stomach muscles. ... Read review