Ab Trainers

Have you always strived for a muscular and toned stomach? Then an abdominal muscle trainer is an indispensable addition to your home gym. With a good abdominal trainer you ensure that you get the right support during your exercises and also burn your belly fat. With the various ab trainers in our collection you will definitely achieve your toned stomach. 

What is an abdominal muscle trainer?

The name actually indicates it, abdominal trainers, also called abdominal trainer or ab trainer, are specially designed fitness aids to support you with exercises to train and strengthen your abdominal (core).

There are many different abdominal trainers available, so it is important to look carefully at what type of abdominal exercises you want to do and which abdominal muscle machine suits you best.

Why is it important to train and strengthen your abdomen (core)?

Training and strengthening your abdominal muscles is important for your overall health and physical performance. One of the most important reasons to train your core is that your core muscles stabilize and support your torso. This gives you a better posture and puts less strain on your spine, which can help you prevent any (low) back complaints.

Strong abdominal muscles also ensure that you have better balance and coordination, as your core plays an important role in your balance and the movements you make. This way you can easily lift, bend, turn and reach. You also make your daily actions safer and easier, which also reduces the risk of other possible injuries.

What are the benefits of training with an abdominal muscle trainer?

You can train your abdominal muscles in many different ways. So you have the traditional exercises without aid(s) and of course the exercises with aids.

Using an abdominal muscle trainer has several advantages compared to training without an abdominal muscle trainer, such as:

• Better support and stability: If you perform abdominal crunches incorrectly, you may have noticed it before. If performed incorrectly, you will suffer from neck or back pain. An abdominal muscle trainer helps support your head, neck and back and thus reduces the risk of injuries.
• It makes your workouts easy: Do you dread training your abdominal muscles? Then an ab trainer will make it a lot easier for you to do these exercises.
• You can train your abdominal muscles in a targeted manner: The abdominal trainers are specially designed to train your abdominal muscles in a targeted and isolated manner. This allows you to perform your exercises more effectively.
• Motivation and convenience: Once you have found the right abdominal trainer, it is just a matter of getting started. You will see that after training a few times you will automatically include it in your training schedule and continue to work on your abdominal muscles consistently.

What should you pay attention to when buying an abdominal muscle trainer?

With the wide range of different abdominal muscle trainers, it is important to first carefully identify which abdominal exercises you want to do and also to look at your wishes. If you are just starting with core training, you can start with an ab wheel or a roller. You can then add an ab bench later, so you can do core exercises and various strength exercises with, for example, dumbbells or barbells.

To make a good choice, you can consider the following aspects in your choice:

• The available space: Depending on which ab trainer you want to use, you will need available space. For example, you can easily use an ab wheel anywhere you can make yourself tall. On the other hand, you would prefer not to move an ab bench and leave it in its permanent location.
• Comfort: Go for an abdominal trainer that is comfortable to use. This includes soft materials, ergonomic handles and adjustability.
• The quality: When you buy an ab trainer you want it to last a long time and withstand regular use.
• The price: Determine the budget you want to spend. You can get a simple ab wheel from €10 and the price can go up to around 3 to 4 thousand euros for an ab machine.
• Applicability: Not every ab trainer is suitable for everyone. If you are less mobile, for example, it is better to opt for an ab roller than an ab wheel. So look carefully at which exercise you want to do and which tool can best help you with it.

What types of abdominal muscle trainers are there?

There are quite a few different types of abdominal muscle trainers. Each of these tools has its own function and unique properties. The different abdominal trainers that you can find in our collection are:

• Ab mats: These mats are specially designed to make your abdominal exercises more effective and comfortable, such as sit-ups and crunches. It reduces the pressure on your lower back.
• Ab wheels: This is a small wheel with two handles on both sides. By sitting on your knees and rolling out the ab wheel in front of you, you activate your abdominal muscles.
• Ab benches: These benches have special additions such as rollers where you can clamp your feet / legs behind and do ab crunches.
• Ab rollers: These support you when doing ab crunches. This means you have less chance of neck or back injuries.
• Abdomen & back trainers:with a belly & Back trainer you have two devices in one. This way you can easily alternate between training your abdomen and back.
• Crunch machines: These are often found in commercial spaces such as gyms and hotels / wellness centers. With these machines you sit in a chair and regulate the weight using a weight stack.
• Plate loaded crunch machines: These fitness machines are often found in commercial spaces such as gyms and hotels / wellness centers. With these machines you sit in a chair and regulate the weight using separate weight plates.

In short, when choosing your new ab trainer, it is important to consider who and where you will be using it. Ab wheels, ab benches and ab rollers are more suitable for your home gym and a crunch machine more for commercial purposes.

Some top brands among abdominal trainers are: Tunturi, Body-Solid and Life Fitness.

For whom is an abdominal muscle trainer suitable?

The great thing about our abdominal muscle trainers is that they are suitable for anyone who wants to train and strengthen their abdominal muscles. Whether you are just starting or are more advanced. With the extensive range you will certainly find the ab trainer that perfectly suits your wishes and needs. This way you can always work optimally on your strength and health.

Are you pregnant or do you need to recover from an operation? Then we strongly advise you to first consult with your doctor or practitioner before working on your abdominal muscles.

Need help with your choice?

Are you not yet sure which abdominal muscle trainer suits you best? And are you looking for additional advice or information? Then our fitness specialists will be happy to help you with the targeted advice or information you need to make a good choice. You can contact our fitness specialists via +31(0)413-256800, send an email. Or visit our store in Volkel, the Netherlands.