What is best exercise machine to lose stomach fat?
How do I get rid of stomach fat? This is often a favorite question among the diet conscious ones.
In getting rid of stomach fat, avoiding fatty food and loads of calories are not enough. You have to exercise your belly to burn fat. There are numerous ways to burn fat, with or without the help of equipment.
Ab machines have made their marks in the history of fitness and sports nowadays. Since the emergence of the Ab roller, many similar machines have invaded the market. These machines vary from those single foldable versions to large bulky ones which are present in the gym and their prices usually range from about $50 to $400.
Ab machines are the best exercise machines to lose stomach fat. Although studies have shown that exercising with the use of ab machines is the same as exercising without its use, still it is a fun way to lose belly fat.
How do Ab machines work? Ab machines tone abdominal muscles, such as the Rectus abdominis. The Rectus abdominis is the muscle which is responsible for the six-pack abs. Ab machines tone your muscles in such a way that it makes the rectus muscle well formed.
Other abdominal muscles which need to be toned are the internal oblique and the intercostals. The internal oblique is located on either side of the torso. The intercostals are located on the upper pectoral muscles to the lower latissimus dorsi.
In choosing ab machines we must first distinguish between the different types available in the market nowadays. Types often available in the market are the Ab Rocker, the Ab Toner, the Ab Blaster, Torso Track and the Weider Ab Shaper. According to some weight training professionals, the most noteworthy among the group is the Weider Ab Shaper. It is priced fairly yet it is effective in toning and shaping your muscles. The machine often sells at a price of about $50.
The Ab Rocker is said to be cheaper than the rest of the ab machines in the group yet it is the lowest rated among the five. It is follows the design and the method of the original Ab Roller. One study has shown that plain exercises such as crunches and sit-ups are more effective in toning and isolating the ab muscles than the Ab Rocker. This machine also has bolts which loosen up after only a few uses and it lacks a full back support.
The two ab machines in this group, the Ab Toner and the Ab Blaster Plus are equal in performance and price with the Ab rocker. The Ab Rocker, Ab Toner and Ab Blaster Plus are all priced within the range of $40 to $70.
The Torso Track is the most expensive of the five. It is used from the knees with the user’s stomach placed downwards. It differs from the traditional rocking motion of the other ab machines because it operates with a crunch-like rolling method. It is proven to be more effective in toning and shaping the ab muscles than the usual crunches and sit-ups. However, the Torso Track is very expensive and may cost up to $400 to $500, thus making it impractical to purchase.
When considering to buy ab machines, bear in mind that simple exercises which are machine free are obviously cheaper and just as effective as these exercise machines. But if you cannot avoid buying one, then good luck with your choice.