AB Dolly is advertised as a revolutionary abdominal exercise device. The manufacturer claims AB Dolly is useful for getting sleeker, firmer abdominal muscles and that the product can replace the need for conventional abdominal exercise maneuvers, like the sit-up and the crunch.
According to the Ab Dolly website, users can experience a change in the abdominal area with only a few minutes of exercise per day. Users place either the forearms or the legs on the product in order to expand to a "plank" position and then contract to a more compact position. In this way, the AB dolly is advertised as useful for the upper and lower body as well. Some website promotion even suggests 2 Ab Dollies would be useful.
| How much does it cost? | $199.00 plus $12.95 S&H | $89.85 over 3 payments of $29.95. Shipping & handling is free. |
| 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 | NO. There are no published 3rd Party Clinical Studies for Ab-Dolly. |
| 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. | While exercising. |
| 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. | YES Ab Dolly be used for multiple parts of the body. |
| Is it portable? How big is it? | YES, comes with free travel pouch and weighs less than one pound | YES. Product is no wider than 2-3 feet in diameter and rests only a few inches off the ground. |
| Is it discreet? | YES, you can use under clothing while doing virtually anything. | NO, AB Dolly must be used while exercising in a gym or at home. |
| Does it require hard work or motivation? | NO, you do not need to exercise or break a sweat during a toning session. | YES, it requires time to exercise and hard work for a good toning session. |
| Does it require batteries? | NO | NO |
| What is the "Satisfaction Guarantee" period? | 60 Days | 30 Days for $29.95, non-refundable. |
| What is the "Product Warranty" period? | Two Years | No warranty information posted. |
| Do they ship internationally? | YES | US and Canada |
| Do they have toll free ordering and customer service? | YES: (800) 222-7154 | YES: 800-934-6701 |
| Is there bonus material with your order? | Free one year subscription to a popular healthy lifestyle magazine – titles change throughout the year ($50 Value) | Included DVD, knee pad, and instructional program. |
| What is the delivery time for domestic orders? | Approximately 1 week | The AB Dolly shipment time is not posted. |
