Some of us are disciplined with our physical fitness routine. Rising daily at dawn, the day is jump started with an early morning workout. On the opposite end of the spectrum are those of us who need to be tricked into exercising. Any distraction to make us forget that we are actually doing something good for our bodies – listening to music, reading, watching television – will do. And then there's the portion of our workout where we need to do the dreaded abdominal exercises. Wouldn't it be great to have fun and actually look forward to working your abs? The inventors of the Absolo Exercise System have created an innovative and exciting way to strengthen your core and to improve your cardiovascular system.
At first glance, the Absolo looks like a cross between a leg press and an arcade basketball game. While the padded adjustable seat provides comfort, don't get too cozy. If you do, you'll be missing an excellent workout that strengthens your abs, improves your cardiovascular system, builds upper body strength, increases flexibility and enhances core strength. With every toss of the medicine ball into the Absolo's specially designed chute, you are performing a controlled crunch movement. The weighted medicine ball is automatically returned to you, so you can repeat this core building movement. According to the makers of the Absolo, this motion is "highly effective in simultaneously strengthening and toning the abs, gluteus muscles, shoulders, obliques, and lower back muscles."
The concept for the Absolo – like many other great ideas with humble beginnings – was developed in a garage. Brothers Joe and Chris Arsenault were working out with medicine balls and an abdominal bench. They felt that by tossing the weighted medicine ball back and forth that they got a great abdominal workout that also challenged their cardiovascular system. And who doesn't need a gentle push to get the body moving? According to the American Heart Association, "Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and most Americans are not physically active enough to gain any health benefits." The Absolo Exercise System is a fun way to work exercise into your day and to help motivate you to develop a healthy, active lifestyle.
For more information on the Absolo Exercise System, visit www.Absolo.com. The Absolo Commercial Unit is available for purchase for $1295.99 plus shipping and includes a 10-year warranty on the unit's frame, a 1-year warranty on the springs and seat assembly and a 90-day warranty on vinyl parts. The Absolo Exercise System can also be found at fitness clubs nationwide.
