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I was very skeptical about this ab rocket. I not only have a big waist, but also am a person who suffers from lower back pain (about 2 yrs now). Unfortunately, because of the lower back pain, and shooting nerve sciatica that shoots down my left thigh, I cannot do any sort of ab crunch or any type of weight lifting running ect. So, my pain gets worse and I can't take medications because i learned my liver enzymes increased because of the meds. So, I researched and decided to give this ab rocket a try. I chose this one because the back would be supported. I cannot do crunches without any assistance. So, I bought one for a good price. I was just thinking about getting a 3rd and last epidural because the pain had been increasing for the past week. So, i got this machine home, put it together (took about an easy 20 minutes). Then I put on the dvd it came with (beginners). I struggled thru it and did about 5 to 10 minutes of crunches. I thought, well I'm going to be in a lot of pain because of this. For those who are in the same boat you know any wrong twist can really set you back for about a week in pain. But, I got thru it, did the same thing the 2nd night. On the 3rd morning, I woke up and instead of being in pain like i have been for a few years, i felt no pain. there was no pain in my back, hips, or my left thigh. I thought it was a fluke and thought, well, maybe the pain will come back as usually. But, the 4th, and 5th day, both were no more pain. I have been doing about 5 minutes of ab crunches per night. I do feel a nice tightening of my abs too. But, not really caring about the ab tightening, I'm still in shock and disbelief that I'm no longer in pain in my back. I'm also doing the inversion table as well, but never had this much success with the table alone. So, I'm giving this a nice 5 stars and a huge thank you!!p.s. The lower bar might pinch your lower back. I put a small, soft pillow there and no more pinch. I think everyone will have there own experience though. Also, if you think the tension is too weak, it's not meant to just lie back and let the machine do all the work. you are actually supposed to lift yourself up, don't rely on this machine to do that! It's not what it's meant for.

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I am a busy mom of two. During the week I try to get to the gym, but the days that I find myself too busy I use my ab rocket. Ive had it for about a year and I use it for about 10 mins on a regular basis. Ive seen a definition in my abs and I can even feel the burn in my core after each use. I know that many people said that there isn't any resistance but unless I want to build bulky muscle I don't need much resistance. I like the ab rocket and I would buy it again if I had to.

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what it probabaly could be. There isn't enough resistance. It comes with 3 different sets of springs but even the "heaviest" just isn't resistant enough for me. I'm no bulldog but it lacks. It stores very easily so I use it as it as it's better-than-nothing on lazy days. Playing around with excercises on it is fun while watching tv. All-in-all it's not a get-in-shape piece. I think I knew that ahead. Of course the tv ad uses super fit people anyway.

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I bought this several days ago and I'm returning tomorrow. This thing has very little resistance, very uncomfortable and not fun to use. Don't buy it

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i got this because i am mom of three and couldn't get to the gym as often as i would like...this is the most uncomfortable piece of equipment ever made. i hurt my back and it really did nothing except give me lower back pain. i am 5'4 so i wasn't that tall to feel that ackward on it! don't invest in it! it is not worth the money! i took it back within a week of using it!

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Dont work!! Im only 5'6 and I couldnt position myself right in this thing. You spent more time fixing yourself in the seat than rocking it. You start eating healthy and definitly gonna lose weight without this thing and the Dvd?? well..the Dvd its my only single star rating because they teach you how to dance salsa or rhumba or whatever that was.

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I have never been able to do a crunch my entire life. I bought this at target two days ago. I put it together in about 15 minutes and started using it. Is only been a couple days but it is great. I have been able to do 10, 20, 30, and more crunches without a problem. The dvd is great too. I would recommend this product!

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I bought this product a little under a month ago. And I use this everyday alternating between cardio and pilates. In one month I went from 190 lbs to 175 lbs and with changing what I eat. No it was not a diet, I will have my cheeseburger once every three weeks or so, but soup, chicken salad, chicken sandwich from McD's, and my snacks will be sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds something small and my regular breakfast and dinner. Anyway you will not see results the day after you try a product. You dont pay for one day for the gym, you pay monthly, why? because will show results when you train your body. This product does work, and it is fun and easy and makes your back feel really good.

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The abrocket works great for me, as a mother of two little ones I do my walking with the girls and the abs in the abrocket I keep it in the living room and do five minutes while watching tv or when the girls are in the computer. After two weeks I have been able to see definition in the ab area. I would recomended for other mothers or people that need support in the back and neck. Definately not for experienced trainers not enough resistance. Also the get the six pack you need to fallow a diet a nd excercise the rest of the body. Buy it here you pay more to get it from the infomercial and they give your # to other retailers plus they try to sell you more things upgrade your order etc you really end up paying more eg [......................]

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Now to get a 6 pack it takes time. It takes about a week to see results. By the end of the month you should definitely see results. By A month or two you should have abs and definition in the ab area. Just be patient people!!I don't have one but my friend has one and after the summer she looked great.

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