Ab Coaster Review: Los Angeles Times Crunch time: New ways to work your abs By: Roy M. Wallach December 3, 2007 In the beginning, there was the sit-up. It begat the tubular ab rocker, which re­duced neck stress and ensured proper back posture. That, in turn, begat a slew of high-performance ab devices including punching bags, weight plates and a roller-coaster seat replicating the movement of an inchworm. The result: six­packs of epic proportions. Up, up and away Ab Coaster: Innovative machine with stationary handles and movable seat that slides on smooth, curved rails, feels like a hybrid of an ab crunch and a hanging leg raise. Sleek-looking and deceptively fun, it tricks you into a tough, effective ab workout. In a kneeling posi­tion, you swoop forward and upward with carnival like excitement, contracting your abs and pulling up your hips and knees. It feels like an easy version of a hanging leg raise for about 10 seconds, then reality sets in: This is no ride in the park. Doing 60 seconds straight should earn you a medal. If it's not hard enough, sit with your butt back on your heels to get a deeper burn, or add your own weight plates on the pegs under the seat. Just 10 extra pounds adds significant difficulty. Seat angles side­ways to hit the obliques. Safe for neck and back, which are not involved in the movement. Easy as­sembly, with tools included. Price: $399 home model; $1,495 commercial. (866) 219-5335; www.abcoasterclub.com. For more informative articles and helpful reviews, visit the Ab Coaster press center at: http://www.abcoasterclub.com/press.shtml Ab Coaster Reviews American Fitness Magazine Family Circle Magazine Fast Fitness Magazine FitnessProfessor.com Flex Magazine Health & Wellness Magazine Los Angeles Times Ms. Fitness Magazine PFP Magazine Shape Magazine Sports Life Sweat Magazine Vogue Magazine Women's Day Magazine