TEST / ProForm Ab Glider

Rating
Be the 1st to review

How the Price table works

Amazon

OFFER

See offer

0 are interested Me too !

Published le 3 Janvier à 16:34

The Ab Glider is a machine for autonomous abdominals that offers a system allowing the combination of 2 movements: translation and torsion. This combination of movements not only targets the core belt precisely, but also recruits other muscle groups with the objective of challenging the cardiovascular system.

Did you know that there are several hundred abs machines and devices on the market? So how do you choose the most suitable ... after all, not all of them can be effective? But on the other hand, there must be some that are actually effective, right?

Ab machines have become very popular for their ability to focus on core training.
What makes them special is the way they specifically target the 2 zones main that so many people want to firm and flatten: The Belly and the Handles of Love. ProForm is one of the big names in the fitness industry with their high quality cardio machines, treadmills, and elliptical exercise bikes. ProForm attempts to continue this tradition of quality with their ProForm Ab Glider Sport ab machine. Here is our full test.

What is the Ab Glider?

The Ab Glider is a self-contained abdominal machine already in use in many gyms around the world. This device offers a system allowing the combination of 2 movements: translation and torsion. In this review, we're going to try out this very popular Ab Glider to see if this exercise machine really positions itself a cut above its competition. You can also read our review on the Ab Coaster about this.

ProForm Ab Glider: Product Description

The ProForm Ab Glider is a fairly well-built abdominal machine. In an intermediate or high-end price range, it is placed at the upper end of the abs machines. The design and simple and elegant. The frame and the rail are made of steel which gives the whole thing maximum strength. The device also has a non-slip design for a smooth, frictionless workout.

This device offers a non-contact with the ground workout that we always love because it helps prevent injury back, neck and other parts of the body. What is special about the ProForm Ab Glider (or the competitive advantage) is the dual movement it offers: the basic crunch movement and a circular movement that can be combined to work not only your core belt but also your cardio. The idea is that the more muscles you engage in a specific movement, the more stress you put on your cardiovascular system. With a maximum supported weight of 130 kg, the Ab Glider will easily adapt to most users, even overweight. Regarding the size, this device adapts to similar templates to other devices: between 1.55 and 1.85m. It is important to note that the Ab Glider is not an electric or motorized machine. You will see later why this detail is ultimately not.

Type Type 1
Type NC
Reclining YES
Foldable YES
Number of exercises NC
Max Weight NC
Dimensions NC
Weight NC
Garanty NC

Compare features with challengers

Customer Reviews

Many user reviews of Ab Glider indicate significant reductions in their waistline after just a few weeks. Which is rather good news given the characteristics of the device. Many of the Ab Glider ratings have 5 stars, especially if they bought it from the official site. Often the low ratings seen on sales sites are the result of poor customer service and delivery delays, and do not concern the equipment itself.

Our Opinion

One of the best things about this machine is that it offers high resistance, and as we have already mentioned, it engages your entire lap belt. By working all of your abdominal muscles at the same time, you don't have to do multiple abdominal exercises. This saves time. More importantly, it allows you to perform compound exercises that recruit not only your core muscles but other muscle groups as well. The cardiovascular system is therefore even more strained. The swivel track gives you a two-in-one machine - it's like owning a 5 Minute Shaper and a Ab Circle Pro in the same device. The Ab Glider is an easier way for you to work your lower abdominal area, but without straining.

The support offers 180 degree rotation but it can also be locked, giving you the ability to simply perform the crunch motion providing a low impact exercise so you don't stress your joints like regular crunches on a hard surface. Made with a sturdy steel frame and built by ProForm, a leading fitness brand known around the world, this gives the guarantee that your Ab Glider is bonded with the credibility of a company known for its build quality.

However, while the Ab Glider will help you burn more calories than a regular abdominal machine, its main purpose is to strengthen and tone your core. This device should therefore be used in addition to a comprehensive fitness program and an appropriate diet. Another note, the Ab Glider does not bend and so you will not be able to store it, you will need to find a place for it in your home. And not everyone has a space to create a home gym zone.

Last but not least, this device is mechanical and not electrical. So what ? Well that means you won't have any problems with electrical parts. This machine relies on your own motion and will not eventually need to be replaced due to an electrical malfunction. And if you are in the eco-citizen movement, this device is made for you, because it does not consume electricity.

PROS

Efficiency
Involves the cardiovascular system
Machine without contact with the ground
Robust frame
No electrical component so no possible breakdowns
Its simple and elegant design
Maximum user weight: 130 kg
Padded foam backing
Well-known company
Positive feedback from customer
Good value for money

CONS

Bulky (although quite compact compared to the Ab Coaster)
Not easy to maneuver so once that it is in a place it remains there
Fairly long assembly
Not foldable
Price

BOTTOM LINE

As with all home sit-up machines, results will only be possible if this machine is used correctly and consistently, along with a balanced diet. This device is of course not a miracle product for weight loss, but by engaging the heart system, it burns more calories than a conventional abs machine.

When it comes to abs machines, we need to see if it can support your body and isolate the abs, if it is comfortable for a wide range of users, and if it is sustainably built and effective. The ProForm Ab Glider Sport does well in all of these areas, but those strengths come at a high price.What this machine does better than the rest: It supports up to 130kg and if you have need something this solid, this is one of the best options. The double action in order to work all the abdominal belt (not just the crunch) and the cardiovascular system is another advantage.

Only the price could ultimately be a drag, but overall the value for money is good for what the Ab Glider offers.