Abs Exercise Machines: Big Problem With Ab Machines and Your Abs
January 20th, 2009I hope you are being faithful to me, and your ‘AtlaStyle’ exercise sessions…
I have to tell you what happened today…
We have a typical fitness center in our community. A full circuit of machines with weights stacks, some benches with dumbbells, a line of cardio equip., and some more free weights – NOT how ‘Joey Atlas’ would have advised them to put the place together… anyhow…
While my creation, The Bodyweight & Band Family Home Gym, is being built for our house – I’ve been using our community’s fitness center for some of my workouts (I get lots of stares, glares and questions – when everyone see me doing all this bodyweight stuff and not lifting an ounce of weight or touching a machine with a weight stack on it.)
There is a tiny mat/stretching area – and I was going through one of my 20 minute Abs/Core routines from my dvds: http://www.AbsofStoneCoreofSteel.com – and a woman was about 6 feet away from me, using this massive ‘abcrunch’, body-folding unit…
When I stopped for second – she asks “What do all of those exercises do?”
I reply – “They all target your abs and core in a balanced and safe way – while bringing results better than any machine.”
She says, “So those moves are better than this thing I’m using?”
I say, “Exactly.”
She says, “I find that hard to believe. Because this machine is made for the abs and stomach area.”
I reply, “Please dont take offense to this, but how long have you been using that machine?”
She says, “3 or 4 times a week for the last 5 months.”
I say, “Has your midriff changed at all?”
She says, “It’s stronger, but it still looks he same.”
I say, “So are you going to keep doing it – or look for something that will bring you the changes you are looking for?”
I also went on to explain why machines like this simply cannot stimulate and properly engage the hundreds of muscles in the female abdominal, core and lower back region – and that the unnatural, repetitive motion can often leads to injuries and setbacks.
She smiles and says – “OK – can you teach me your routine?”
I say, “Yes – and then some… Just go to: http://www.AbsofStoneCoreofSteel.com you can get my world famous abs and core program right from the site. I’ll be teaching you via the DVDs – and then you can come in here and tell others how to do things right – and get results.”
She was totally excited – she couldn’t even wait – she dashed out of the fitness center and said she was going to order her dvds asap.
Encounters like this are very fun – and I always welcome them.
It’s much easier when I go somewhere as an ‘unknown’ and nobody knows my background – but its also fun to feel like a celebrity and have clients and subscribers recognize me in public and politely approach me and say, “Hey, aren’t you Joey Atlas? OMG, I have your programs – and your stuff is amazing – It’s so cool to meet you in the flesh!”
My kids get a kick out of that stuff when they are with me.
Remember …
“Don’t be like everybody else… Be YOU… be FIT… be SEXY!”
Your trainer for life,
Joey Atlas
PS – got some comments, questions – or just something to say about this post? Then just click ‘comment’ below – and let me know…
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January 21st, 2009 at 1:47 am
hi joey, i like your exercises..though i m not doing them much at all, it makes me feel good and i can feel the stress on the specific area…one question for you…are corn kernels fattening or good to eat in a diet?
January 26th, 2009 at 7:26 am
i need some exercises to reduce my hand and also my belly
January 30th, 2009 at 9:08 am
Hi, Joey… I have yet to purchase your DVD’s.. I know, I am ashamed, but, I do have some questions, as I always do before purchasing any type of fitness DVD…Since this article is specifically about abs, I would like to ask you this:
I had surgery when I was 15, Exploratory Surgery, which resulted in my lower abdominel region being cut straight down… from end of belly button down. No matter what, or how long I do an ab exercise, it never, ever gets tight or flat. I am now 43 years old and consider myself in very fit condition, other than my tummy. Will your exercise DVD help me in this problem area, or will I shelf it with all the other Ab DVD’s that promised me a flat tummy?
*Thank you for reading and hopefully answering*
Gabrielle
January 30th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Hi Gabrielle –
Thanks for posting…
Here’s my the honest answer:
We dont know until you give my program an honest effort. I can promise you it is different than anything else you’ve tried. You’ll agree by the end of the first session
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BUT – we wont know if it can help your specific problem until you’ve given the program a chance. This is why I place a one year, money back guarantee on all my DVDs. I DON’T WANT YOU PAYING FOR SOMETHING THAT DIDN’T WORK FOR YOU.
One thing is certain – you will have a better core – and you’ll have an arsenal of safe & effective ab/low back training routines. Time will only tell if you can fix the issue caused by the surgery.
Keep us posted,
Joey
February 1st, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Thank you for answering back and for making me laugh, but mostly for being honest. Ok.. Ok.!!! I will give your program a try.
*fingers crossed*
Gabi
March 11th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Dear Joey:
I enjoy reading your articles, but i would like to know if you have a total body workout that targets abs, buts, thighs etc. along with nutrition advice