How to Use an AB Away Pro

Exercising and keeping fit is an important part of living a healthy life. Working out your abdominal muscles is key to getting your mid-section tone. The Ab Away Pro allows you to work out in the privacy of your own home and saves you from spending money on expensive gym memberships. As of the publication date, this machine starts around $99 and can be bought at a variety of retail stores.

Instructions

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      Warm up and do some stretches for about 10 to 15 minutes before getting on your Ab Away Pro machine. Torso twists, side leans and forward leans are some ways to get your body flexible and ready for exercise. Do each for 30 seconds at a time.

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      Start off by doing upper ab crunches. Sit on the bench comfortably, ensuring that your back is properly supported and your feet are placed firmly on the floor. Rest your neck and back on the padded seat in an upright slight angle. Grab each handle and gently propel your body backwards until the machine hits the stopper. Keep tension on your abdominals and lift yourself forward once again. You may use the handlebars to lift yourself back to the starting position. Repeat this exercise doing two or three sets of six to eight repetitions for beginners.

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      Sit in an upright position on the machine, slightly lower than the upper ab crunch. Keep your back against the seat pad while lifting one of your legs four to six inches off the ground, bringing it towards your chest. Make sure your knees are bent and hold for about four seconds, then release. Repeat with your other leg. Lift both legs at once for a more intense workout. You may do longer sets and repetitions the more you use this machine. You will notice longer stamina as your strength increases after a couple of weeks.

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      Lay almost completely back on the machine and shift towards one side. One leg should rest on top of the other while you lift your body back up towards the upright position again. This exercise will help to work your side abdominals and get rid of love handles. Take turns switching sides, and do about eight reps three times.