The Abcore Junior or Ab Core Junior, is a fitness apparatus manufactured and marketed by FMI America. This machine is similar to many other abdominal exercise machines. The Ab Core Junior features a seat, leg rests, and arm handles that hang above the user. As he or she pulls down on the arm handles and up on the leg rests, the AbCore Junior forces him or her to exert a good deal of force with the abdominal muscles.
Although there is some information for the Ab Core Junior on the FMI America website, purchasing details were not provided. Pertinent information in this regard was obtained from a prominent retail vendor website. At this website, the AbCore Junior costs $599.00 and comes with no accessories.
| How much does it cost? | $199.00 plus $12.95 S&H | $599.00 with S&H included. |
| Are there any 3rd party clinical trials to back up the claims? | YES. Multiple Clinical Trials. The largest study conducted was published in the Journal of Sports Medicine and showed that: 100% of the participants reported that their abs felt more toned and firmed & 92.3% felt the firmness of their ab muscles increased | Scientific research supporting the effectiveness of Abcore Junior is not offered. |
| Is it FDA cleared? Please note that most products are not required to be FDA Cleared. This is a status that makes the Flex Belt unique. | YES | NO. This does not mean it is unsafe – the clearance was not required. |
| Do you need to exercise? | NO | YES |
| When can you use it? | While at home, at work, watching TV, surfing the net, exercising, folding laundry, cooking, talking on the phone, helping the kids with their homework, taking a walk... virtually anywhere and anytime. | During set workout times. |
| Can you tone other parts of the body? | YES, you can add additional toning units for the arms (for men and woman) and buttocks (for women). Click here to learn more about the Flex Range of products. | NO. The Ab Core Junior is specifically geared toward toning the midsection and abdominal muscles. |
| Is it portable? How big is it? | YES, comes with free travel pouch and weighs less than one pound | NO. The Abcore Junior is 29" x 61" x 33" and weighs 120 lbs. |
| Is it discreet? | YES, you can use under clothing while doing virtually anything. | NO. As a full-size exercise machine, the Ab Core Junior will not be discreet. |
| Does it require hard work or motivation? | NO, you do not need to exercise or break a sweat during a toning session. | YES. Repetitions performed with the Ab Core Junior require physical effort. |
| Does it require batteries? | NO | NO |
| What is the "Satisfaction Guarantee" period? | 60 Days | None specified. |
| What is the "Product Warranty" period? | Two Years | None specified. |
| Do they ship internationally? | YES | YES |
| Do they have toll free ordering and customer service? | YES: (800) 222-7154 | NO |
| Is there bonus material with your order? | Free one year subscription to a popular healthy lifestyle magazine – titles change throughout the year ($50 Value) | None. |
| What is the delivery time for domestic orders? | Approximately 1 week | Approximately 1 week. |
