Ab Dolly Review

Is the Ab Dolly Plus right for you?
 

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Key Features:	* Comfortable handle to ease exercise * Comes with a kneeling pad * Instructional video and booklet included
Compared To:	Ab Wheel, Torso Tiger, Torso Track
Pricing:	Around $80

Ab Dolly Review

The Ab Dolly is yet another line of abdominal exercise machines that has the same basic functionality as the Ab Wheel, Ab Slider, Torso Tiger, Torso Track, and more.  Basically the way that these types of abdominal exercise machines work is that you sit on your knees and grab a handle that allows you to roll or slide your torso forward and backwards (the type of handle you grab and how you move backwards and forwards differs from equipment to equipment but the basic functionality is the same).  As you roll forward and back you stretch and contract your abdominal muscles during the movement.  Another plus is that your arms, chest and back also benefit from the exercise.

* Keep in mind that we do not recommend you only use one of these types of machines for shaping and toning the other body parts.  The benefit of using other muscles is just an added bonus that we would like to point out.

The AB Dolly Plus has some nice features that some of the other abdominal machines in its class does not have.  For one the handle, or dolly, that you grab is a large oval that you can rest your forearms on during the movement.  The "dolly" sits on wheels so it rolls forwards and backwards as you execute the exercise.  Another nice feature is that the Ab Dolly also comes with a kneeling pad, instructional video and booklet.  Another nice feature is that the Ab Dolly can move around in various directions that allow you to exercise the abdominal muscles at different angles.

At a price around $80 the real question is whether or not the additional features provided by the Ab Dolly justify the higher price over some of the cheaper models in its class.  The Ab Wheel is priced around $20 and although not as nice of a machine it really has the same functionality.  If your goal is to have great looking abs, an ab machine alone is not going to get you the results you want.  The key is incorporate both a good diet and exercise program into your weekly routine.  Ab machines like the Ab Dolly are tools to help you accomplish your goals but they are not the magic solution.  That is why our recommendation is to look at the Ab Wheel first and move up to the more expensive models later if you feel this type of movement really benefits you.