Ab Device?

Import · June 10, 2002, 8:39pm

Hey guys - I am looking for a link to that ab training device (can’t remember the name) that is a heavy ball attached to a rope. Anyone used this? thanks

Import · June 11, 2002, 9:25am

The device is called a Tornado Ball. Paul Chek wrote an article at T-mag entitled 'Tornado Training". Check out his website at chekinstitute.com and then click products.

Import · June 11, 2002, 3:41pm

Thanks DanB - before I spend 100 bucks on this, any commentary on its effectiveness? I am convinced that KettleBells are an ass kicker and am working on getting some soon.

Import · June 11, 2002, 5:04pm

hey before youspend a hundred bucks on it, why not just take a super cheap med ball and put it in a pillow case or strong blanket to imitate the tornado ball?

Import · June 11, 2002, 7:00pm

IMO, I would save up and first purchase the kettlebells. A Tornado ball would be a cool piece of equipment to have but you can develop much more functional core strength by performing lifts using the kettlebells. Check out Coach Davies article ‘Real Abs’.

Import · June 11, 2002, 8:51pm

Yeah, it seems like it would be fairly simple to rig one up yourself for a lot less than $100…