Abdo Crunch Total Ab Toner Bench Home Fitness Machine Abdominal Exerciser

I wasn't really sure about this becuase there were not many reviews about it. But I wanted something at home out of convenience since I can't go to the gym most of the time.As you can see in the pictures, it comes in a long box. It came with instructions and pictures of the resistance tube, which I think was not originally part of the model at first. It also does come with a pedometer to measure calories, repetitions, and time. Putting it together was a nightmare. I went by a tutorial I saw on YouTube. The reason why I had a tough time was because I skipped steps. I can't tell you how many times I've unscrewed, screwed, and unscrewed stuff. I worked on it like at 7pm and ended up finishing it at about 9. Good grief! But all the parts were there and it was done.I'm 5'4 and the machine is almost my height. It's not really heavy and it's easy to store and move around. You don't need a mat or anything to prevent it from moving. It's pretty sturdy on it's own.So, now the experience. It is HARD AS HELL! This is NOT something for a senior to do. In fact, I learned the hard way that this is not something I can rely on as a full workout. This is to be treated like any other equipment at the gym (5 to 10 minutes worth). Here I was thinking I can do at least 30 minutes to an hour. I couldn't. For one, grappling on for that long and pulling your weight will stress your hands. I tried to use exercise gloves and a towel, and it still didn't relieve much pain. I can feel my muscles popping out of my upper arms. I can definitely feel in it my stomach and quads, but not in my glutes. For 5 minutes I was only able to burn 19 calories. I had to rest almost after every minute. So, I'll really have to work to build up on my timing. But that was all I could do.The next morning, I felt sore muscles around upper back, back of my upper thighs, some of the glutes, and my quads.In conclusion, it's an exciting machine, but it's really tough. It proved me wrong. If you're looking for a challenge, get this.I'm around 158 pounds and 30 years old if that helps.Also, sorry for the messy hallway.

Didnt like this machine set too low not very sturdy returned product being trying for a month to get refund

This is a very good well made and functional machine. I thought it to be a bit over priced at $150. I think it should have been around $100. Nevertheless, it was the only one of it's type on the market and still the lowest price. I hope to get at least five or more years of service from it. This will redeem the cost.

Love love love it! I'm a runner and lifter working on coming back from an injury. Running, jogging sometimes even walking sometimes a challenge. Have to be cautious with lifting also. So I've been looking for a low impact workout that would get me a good sweat to mix up with swim sessions. This is the real deal. Was also looking for something to keep me in my 65-75% zone, this fits the bill. Plus if you add a sauna suit, ankle weights, and/or weighted vest your pushing out a healthy workout that will keep you mobile, building and sweating without any joint stress, just some good old fashion soreness. I've also tried the manual lateral trainer to achieve the desired low impact workout, in my opinion not effective. Also have a maxi climber and it's pretty good but the total crunch beats it two fold. I figure if and when im looking to increase the intensity can easily add in strength and HIIT training methods to kick me up to my 80%+ Zone.The only con is the handle cushion part is not the greatest, already ripped. Nothing some KT tape can't fix so, this item still gets a compete 5* review. You may also get some hand blisters so wear gloves or love the earned blisters.

Just finished putting it together and it was easy. I tested it and it is found. Can't wait to really workout on it.

I like it, but I cannot use it, it is very hard and I do not have the strength need it, I do no know what to do with this machine, can I return it ? is assembled.Please advise if you can.

This was too hard on my neck and shoulders. Even on the lowest resistance.

This is a great machine!