John Abdo’s Ab doer 360 and Abdobics review: Can Ab doer 360 help you build abs?

There is a good abs building workout program called “SpecForce Abs” which will help you target the layer of fat covering your abs. We recommend this program over Ab doer 360.

Keep in mind, that spot fat reduction is a myth, that’s why products like most Ab gadgets, or IT works body wraps, FlexBelt etc. don’t work for majority of people out there!

The original Ab Doer featured a static (non-pivoting) seat and a simpler U-shaped bar, but it provided the same basic Multidirectional Technology, padding, and roller.

As its name implies, the Ab Doer Twist then added a swiveling seat and a bar with more bends for a greater number of hand and arm position possibilities.

Finally, the new Ab Doer 360 added the dynamic fluidity seat, which appears to use the same principle as a stability ball to continuously challenge muscles while maintaining balance.

The seat also features a comfort groove, which takes a cue from the bike seat industry to purportedly relieve pressure, while the front bump (called an abductor grip) can help you remain in place when sweating and swiveling.

Finally, a dual roller system was also added to the 360 to provide massaging action on both sides of the spine, along with another new bar design.

Workouts on Ab doer products

You can go through the list of free Abdobics workouts provided on John Abdo’s blog.

https://johnabdo.blog/2017/01/01/free-abdobics-workout/

https://johnabdo.blog/2017/02/23/abdobics-free-workouts/

Exercises: Ab Doer 360 vs Ab Doer Twist

Ab Doer 360

• Core Support Columno
• Ergonomically-advanced design activates your core, back & spinal muscles in every direction giving you a stronger back & healthy posture!
• Contouring Arm Bars- Supports proper body alignment by reducing harmful compression on your neck, back & spine!
• Comfortable Seated Workout
• Your muscles automatically fire as they react to the Dynamic Fluidity Seat’s 360° movements for total body toning without high-impact aerobics!

Ab Doer Twist

1. BODY BOBS (Lateral Bending)

With a wide stance, and feet firmly on the floor, sit upright in the Starting Position (SP), then lean to the right side with your torso, pause momentarily, then sway all the way over to the left side in a lateral pendulum-like motion.

This motion effectively targets all of the midsection muscles laying emphasis to your obliques and lower back!

2. BODY BOOGIES

(Circular; Clockwise and Counter-clockwise)With a wide stance, and feet firmly on the floor,sit upright in the SP then lean forward bringing your chest towards your thighs.

Once your chest reaches this position begin to rotate your torso to the right in a circular fashion until you perform a complete circle with your torso and upper body.

Start with little circles that are slow and controlled, then as you warm up increase the size of each circle and its speed. Simply stop and rotate in the opposite direction to add versatility to your workouts.

This motion targets all the midsection muscles, while your legs and upper body receive incredible toning benefits at the same time.

3. FIGURE 8’s-

(Just like is reads; Figure 8’s)With a wide stance, and feet firmly placed on the floor, sit upright in the SP then start to move your torso and midsection so your hands scribe the Figure 8.

Ensure NOT to pull with the arms or hands, but let your abdominals and obliques do the work. Simply concentrate on making the most perfect “8” figure you can.

Once you master this figure, try reversing your motion to scribe a perfect figure 8 in the opposite direction.

Not only does this drill work all of the midsection muscles, it also places more emphasis on the obliques and abdominals!

4. STREET BRAWL-

(Getting crazy with The AB DOER TWIST machine)
With a wide stance, and feet firmly planted onto the floor, lean forward so your chest is closer to your thighs.

By radically pivoting your torso from side-to-side in short little intervals, try to punch your knees in alternating fashion; but be careful you don’t knock yourself out.

You can lift your chest away from your knees and still maintain a pivoting punching action to add multiple benefits to this exciting and highly effective motion.This exercise lays a lot of emphasis on the abdominals and obliques, plus you’ll feel your arms, shoulders and chest getting a terrific workout all at the same time!

5. SKATERS

(In-line skating in your living room) Activate the “Swivel-Action Seat”. Lean to your left side and extend your right leg to the right side of your body.

Pivot your body from left-to-right in a skating action with your legs, darting your left foot out then your right as your torso and upper body sway to the tempo.

This is an enjoyable yet highly-helpful motion that tones your abdominals, obliques, legs, hips, buttocks, arms, shoulders, and entire back!

Those abdominal gadgets on TV infomercials do little to make six pack abs appear or shrink a fat belly. There are tricky and legal ways that the manufacturer does to get around this lie.

Besides, if a heavy woman does hundreds of crunches a day, she may develop strong abs, and they might tighten up a bit, but they’ll still be hidden by fat, and she won’t look any thinner.

So, how to lose fat using the ab gadget?

It seems logical — a toned tummy is the by-product of a million sit-ups. At least that’s what the late-night infomercials lead us to believe. Plus, gym-goers everywhere appear to be using Swiss balls, ab wheels and crunch machines to craft a chiseled core. Case closed: Targeting the midsection is the secret to a shredded stomach.

Not so fast.

1. We can NOT chose one particular body part to lose fat from

When we focus our attention on the science, this convenient way of thinking is not so convincing.

The idea that we can pick and choose the part of the body we’d like to shape-up is misguided at best.

Truth is, targeted fat loss — also known as spot reduction — is a total myth.

According to a 2007 study from the University of Connecticut, participants who underwent a single-arm strength training program didn’t just lose fat from one arm, their fat loss was generalized; meaning it came from all over.

Similarly, in recent study conducted by Los Lagos University in Osorno, Chile, exercisers who complete single-leg exercises were able to reduce fat mass, though not necessarily in the singled-out body part.

TV advertising shows a hefty woman or husky man before their use of the ab exercise equipment, and then after: often significant fat reduction.

The men and women models using these ab exercise devices or little gadgets have nice lean muscles and slick abs.

2. Ab exercise machines ALONE can’t provide enough fat burning workouts to slash belly and overall fat

No. They lead you to believe that one little gadget, that slides under your bed or that easily folds up, can bring a 180 pound woman’s body down to 130 — that all you need do is gently rock back and forth or twist and turn while watching TV…and in six weeks, voila, you will have lost 8 inches off your abs.

They want you to believe that just “minutes a day” on this small gadget, in which all you do is curl up and down or turn side to side, will truly sculpt your shoulders and arms too!

This is what the before and after photos of the people depict in these ads!

You cannot get a buff or toned physique from simply curling up and down or twisting side to side and left to right.

Any kind of curling, bending or twisting motion of your abs has zero effect — I repeat — ZERO effect on fat burning, and a very small effect on leg muscle toning, arm muscle toning, or chest muscle toning.

What these infomercials hide is delivering information about the REST of the program: You must follow the entire accompanying exercise program — if there even IS one, plus their recommended fat loss diet to get these dramatic fitness results.

Actually, sometimes the fat loss program consists of enough product (DVDs, charts, graphs, menu planners, pamphlets, folders, recipe guides) to load up a small wagon.

But 98 percent of the TV infomercial is about that little abdominal gadget that’s supposed to get rid of belly fat.

This creates the illusion that all that any man or woman need do is spend “minutes a day” sliding back and forth or gently crunching to get marvelous results.

3. Spot fat reduction is a myth

Women will do hundreds of leg lifts, and men will do hundreds of crunches and attempt to slim the thighs and waistline. They will become frustrated when their efforts may not pay off.

The reason the layer of fat stays on the thighs, stomach, arms, and so on-even when those areas are worked “in isolation” on a consistent basis-is because fat is like one big unit throughout the body.

Fat stores throughout the body provide energy to the entire body-so, for example, the fat around your waist doesn’t only respond to a call for energy from the abdominal muscles.

Read more on this issue.

Here’s The Truth…

The first thing you need to comprehend is that no matter what the people in the Ab Doer advertisements tell you, the Abdoer 360 WILL NOT directly burn off any of the fat off of your stomach.

None of these other abdominal products and devices will either.

You see, THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY to burn the fat off of your stomach or any other part of your body.

This of course is by creating what’s called a caloric deficit.

A caloric deficit is what happens when you eat less total calories than your body requires to maintain your current weight. What basically happens is that your body then uses your own stored body fat for energy instead, which is the one and only way, fat is lost from any part of the human body… including the stomach.

There is a good abs building workout program called “SpecForce Abs” which will help you create such a calorie deficit. I recommend this program over Ab doer 360.

Now, the next thing you need to know is that everyone sort of has abs and a sexy flat stomach already. I do, you do, the 800lb guy you read about in the news who needs to be lifted out of his house by a crane because he’s too fat to move… everyone does!

The thing is, most people can not see their abs and sexy flat stomach because it’s covered by a layer (or many layers) of fat. Which means the only way to finally see your abs is to burn that fat. And the only way to do that is by eating a proper diet that creates the required caloric deficit I mentioned a minute ago.

The Ab Doer Twist or 360 alone will NOT make this happen. All the Abdoer and any similar ab exercise or machine will do is help build and strengthen your abdominal muscles.

But you see, that won’t do a damn thing for you if you still have a layer of fat covering them!

Selecting a single body part that needs shrinking can lead to a let down. Because exercises associated with spot reduction burn fewer calories (this is the case with Ab doer 360, the workouts just don’t burn enough calories to have any significant effect), the ideal fat loss formula targets a bigger bull’s eye – the entire body, though an effective mix of strength training, cardio and nutrition.

There is a good abs building workout program called “SpecForce Abs” which will help you target the layer of fat covering your abs. We recommend this program over Ab doer 360.

Keep in mind, that spot fat reduction is a myth, that’s why products like most Ab gadgets, or IT works body wraps, FlexBelt etc. don’t work for majority of people out there.

SpecForce Abs system is designed by military fitness expert Todd Lamb and consists of some awesome strategies employed by military sports scientists that work far better than conventional abs workouts like crunches.

We recommend this program over Ab Doer 360, because it’s definitely much better to spend $29 on some quality information than spending around $200 on an inefficient abs gadget which has very little chances of working for you.

Strength training: Starting in the weight room, experts recommends heavy, compound movements, such as barbell squats, deadlifts or power cleans. Next, he suggests mixing in some conditioning exercises like kettlebell swings, sprints, sled pushes and HIIT training to maintain muscle mass while leaning out. Conditioning doesn’t just entail high-intensity intervals, though.

Cardio: For fat loss, fitness and nutrition expert Ben Greenfield recommends “a mix of long slow cardio sessions on an empty stomach and high-intensity cardiovascular intervals.”

According to Greenfield, running in the fasted state, or on an empty stomach, allows the body to tap into fat stores. Similarly, he too suggests interval training for its calorie-burning, fat-targeting effects. By alternating between periods of all-out effort and brief periods of recovery, interval training revs up the metabolism, torches fat and improves overall fitness.

Plus, these calorie-burning benefits can have a lasting impact, Greenfield says. “Depending on how hard you’ve worked … you burn anywhere from a few dozen to over a hundred extra calories each hour after you exercise, for up to 24 hours after you’ve finished.” Think of it as the exercise afterburn effect, or Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC) if you’re fancy.

Nutrition:- When it comes to fat loss, diet is often the deal breaker. Don’t sabotage your workouts by disregarding how you fuel your body. Stick to a diet that’s high in protein, and includes fresh vegetables, some fruit and healthy sources of fat, such as almonds and avocados.

Limiting consumption of processed foods, refined sugar and alcohol can also make a big difference when it comes to body composition. Certain techniques, such as carb cycling, might also be effective at preserving muscle and helping the body burn more fat. Science Says…

While targeted fat loss might be a convenient truth, researchers and experts agree that the science suggests otherwise. Paying special attention to one spot versus another won’t pay off.

But, a big picture approach will. From strength training to interval-based cardio to proper nutrition — going three for three is the best bet for reducing fat everywhere.

For all these comprehensive strategies that burn fat throughout the body, and thereby help burning the belly fat and building abs, we recommend you check out SpecForce Abs system.

Take-Home Points

• If you want to see your abs, eat better, lift weights and perform cardio.
• The abdominals are designed mostly for stability – avoid too much forward movement (flexion), side to side movement (side flexion) and twisting (rotation).
• Planks, side planks, controlled hip lifts and short range bicycles work very well as do partial cable crunches.
• Under the majority of circumstances, you likely don’t need any machine or gadget at all. If you are going to buy one thing, I recommend you make it a stability ball.
• If you find gadgets motivate you to perform ab exercises and they are safe, by all means use them – provided you add some variety.

1. If you hate to exercise, Ab doer twist is for you. Over the years I’ve purchased a lot of exercise equipment, some costing 10 times as much as the Ab-Doer, and the story was always the same… They became doorstops and clothes racks in short order. The one exercise I was able to stick with was walking. Unfortunately, arthritic knees and ankles put an end to that. I started gaining weight and loosing muscle mass.

My doctor kept urging me to find something I could do before things got any worse. I searched Amazon’s large assortment of exercise equipment… Machines that required getting down on the floor were out. Machines that put strain on the leg joints were out. Large, gym sized machines were out (limited floorspace and budget). Finally, I came across the Ab-Doer Twist. It’s listed here as a ‘Abdominal Trainer’, but on the manufacture’s website it’s listed as ‘the 360-degree approach to total-body fitness’, which I have found to be true.

I had my doubts, but with Amazon’s liberal return policy, I figured I had nothing to loose, so I ordered it. Without a doubt the best decision I’ve ever made as far as exercise equipment goes. I’ve used the Ab Doer a little over 7 months now (about 6 months longer than most the other exercise equipment I’ve purchased). When I unboxed it the first thing that struck me was how well it was built. Heavy gauge steel with full seam welds, not tack welds like a lot of other gear in this price range. Quality materials and construction throughout. Built to last.

It comes with a training DVD which guides you through beginning, intermediate, and advanced exercise routines. When I started out, I could only do about half of the beginning exercise, now I do the advanced exercise, often twice daily. Once I learned the routines, I made a timed audio recording calling out each exercise, and put it on my phone. Now I listen to the recorded prompts, while watching TV. One set of advanced exercises, plus warm up and cool down, runs about 25 minutes, perfect match for a 30 minute TV show.

To date I’ve lost about 20 pounds, strengthened the muscles in my arms, chest, abdomen and legs, and feel a heck of a lot better than I did before starting this exercise regiment. This is the first exercise that I’ve actually enjoyed doing and have no doubt that I’ll stick with it for the foreseeable future. Oh yes, for what it’s worth I’m 71 years old.

2. Ab doer 360 is simple and effective. But be aware of balance challenges and extending the chair backwards where the support will put pressure on the spine. Just know your limitations and exercise caution. It’s a good workout.

3. I already owned an older version of Ab doer 360 (mine was the Ab Doer). I always like it because it stretched out my back and gave me an aerobic exercise that I could do too. Unfortunately, that one came with a tape rather than a disk and my recorder in the older TV that I used for exercising broke so I can no longer use the tape to follow the exercises. Then I saw this newer one on TV and decided the upgrades were really worth having (and I have two residences so I wanted this one for one of them). I’ve only used it once but I loved it. I could really feel it working my abs and my back felt great when I got off of it. It’s going to be a staple of my exercising at the house where I have it. Unfortunately I’m not there now and am only using my older one using the exercising I remember since I don’t have the tape.

4. Had no trouble assembling this and I am a 79 year old women. It seems like a nice way to use your abs but still getting used to it. I have some back issues and soreness but hoping this will strengthen those muscles.

5. For seniors or those with mobility issues, this chair works. Easy to use, this is my 3rd ABDOER – ab doer 360. It works all parts of the body.It shapes the core and combined with sensible eating,you will lose weight. This 3rd Generation design improves the easy workout.Follow the enclosed DVD, then use when you like.

6. I am a 56 year old female and 100 pounds overweight. I have tried absolutely every type of exercise equipment and diet out there. I am a mother of five with one teenager still at home that is in sports. I work full time and try to help a disabled brother as much as I can. I also have a house in the country and all of the chores that go with it. So you see- I don’t have much time for myself.

I saw the Ab-doer on TV and thought that this just might be what I need, so I ordered it. Well, I’m here to tell you- I absolutely love it! I have arthritis so jumping exercises are out of the question and getting up & down off the floor is a chore. But I don’t have to with the AB-doer! The warm up is easy and the exercise routine is do-able. I’m still on the beginner 15 minute part after a week and a half, but it’s been awesome. I’m not bored, it doesn’t take much time(15 minutes) and I can feel that I’m working my body. I’ve lost a few pounds and plan on losing more.

I bought the basic model as I wasn’t sure if I’d use it. But I’m planning on adding on later after I get to the advanced program. This is really not meant for the athletic and fit person- they’d think it was nothing. As a beginner- I think it’s great. It gives me the support I need for the moves that I was leery on at first- I was worried about it tipping over, but it has not. The roller on the back feels super! My back does not ache like it used to. And my core(midsection) definitely feels it. I feel energized afterward. I’m so looking forward to losing more weight as I’ve finally found the exercise equipment for me!

My husband put it together for me and said it was really easy. I thought the arms weren’t on tight as they were movable- but they’re supposed to be- the video shows you why. The seat is wide enough for my overweight butt- so it’s comfortable. Only one exercise is snug on my arms but not bad- the lean back and crunch forward exercise.

Hopefully as I lose weight this will not be a problem for long. I haven’t found anything I don’t like about it yet. Good luck- I hope you find what works for you as well…

1. Its a load of crap. What good is it if your someone uses it and then eats at a 1000 cal surplus with no other exercise? Just remember that abs can be seen on people with low bodyfat and doing core workouts or using them. Machines will not spot reduce stomach fat. Personally, biggest waste of time ever. It’s like power plates for women who want to stand on them and lose weight. “Abs are made in the kitchen” 70% diet, 30% training. Body fat has to be at least single digits to have a great stomach and visible abdominals. Chuck in some leg raises, weighted crunches and various other simple abdominal exercises and see how it goes.

2. After using the Ab-Doer 360 for 25 days, I didn’t feel it doing any good. So I returned it for a full refund… Be warned – Thane doesn’t refund the shipping charges ($74). Plus, you have to ship it back on your own nickel ($117 est). Read the small print

3. Easy assembly. I was disheartened to find that, out of the box, it does not provide enough resistance for a good workout, and now I must purchase added resistance separately. If i’d have known this, I would never have paid so much for this product.

4. The back part to support the body is easily shaking. I was actually renting the item for a month. I called to return the item on the 31st day, but the customer service refused to take the return because it is already more than 30 days. That means you will have to pay the machine for the full amount, plus one-month rent, plus shipping, plus tax. I have to pay more than the full amount of the item. I am trying to dispute it with my bank, but it looks like the bank cannot help.

5. Stick with crunches.

All the twisting and bending did a number on my back. I ended up selling on CL.

6. I purchased the AB Doer 360 based on advertisement shown. At time of purchase, I was assured the product could be returned if dissatisfied.

Upon receipt of unit, I discovered during assembly that it was NOT exactly as shown in advertisement. The core bar foam had a different spiral design, no foam covered the contour armbar, and the seat design was without marked templates.

Customer Service was unresponsive. Upon first calling, was told I would receive a call back within 24 hours. No such call was received. I called back after 24 hours only to be told that there was nothing that could be done about the unit I received versus the unit as exactly shown in the advertisement that I thought I was purchasing. The woman said the unit advertised that I was referring to was for a limited time only. I directed her to AB Doer 360 website that clearly showed her statement to be untrue with a picture of the unit still being advertised that I thought I would receive, with no “limited time only” notices shown.

She then would only talk about the same physical benefits I would receive using the unit received versus the unit shown. I told her I still wanted the unit as shown in the advertisement. She said nothing could be done other than to RETURN THE UNIT AT MY OWN EXPENSE and then proceeded to provide me a return merchandise authorization number. Reportedly, shipment to me was $14.95 shipped by FedEx overnight. Upon taking the unit to Fed Ex for return shipment, the cost to ship the unit back was $73+ to ship by ground (cheapest rate quoted). I was told that when unit was shipped to me it was probably shipped using a business account.

Because of my disappointment and stubborn principle, I shipped the unit back anyway. It became apparent to me that more customers that might be dissatisfied with the unit had maybe not shipped their units back because of the cost to be incurred in returning the unit. This is by far my worst purchasing experience ever. If a company chooses not to be fully transparent about the sale and advertising of their product, what does it say about their product and business dealings overall?

7. The arm bar in Ab doer twist would not remain stationary no matter how hard it was tightened. I had to hold the bar up with my arms so it did not droop, just to do the required side to side motion, which put tremendous strain on my shoulders. I’ve never had back or neck trouble, and after using this just two times, my neck seized up and was painful to turn for 10 days! My chiropractor said that doing side to side twisting exercises like this is bad for the back and can cause serious injury.

I had to tear apart the box and extruded foam packing pieces in order to get the machine out of the box, and being such an odd shape and so heavy, there was no way to satisfactorily pack it starting from scratch to return it for a refund. I didn’t want anyone else to get injured trying to use it, so I threw it out rather than giving it to charity. A total loss!

8. I showed the Ab-Doer to my daughter ( she is a physical therapy assistant) and she said that I should show it to my back surgeon before using it. She tried it herself and stated that this piece of equipment is terrible for the spine. It does all the movements that are bad for one ‘s core. I had back surgery almost two years ago and had a follow up appointment with my surgeon. He state that he was glad that my daughter looked at this equipment before I used it. He stated the same thing that my daughter told me and advised me not to use it because ergonomically it is terrible for the spine. I gave it one star because without rating it , I could not get to this comment page. It should have no stars.

9. I had been very excited when I saw that the advertisement for this particular item. I am recovering from long-term illness and can not participate in exercise in this moment. I feel I would be helped by this exerciser in healing of body strength and endurance. I disappointed, after reading the testimonials of customer support and bait & switch. It’s about that these inspection hasn’t been read by the owner and does get involved with correct those problems. Too bad. I won’t purchase.