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What’s In My Gym

January 28, 2014 28 Comments

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 Thank you all for the comments and support on yesterday’s post.  I love our community.

Oh man..I’m so excited for this post you have no idea.  Know why?  Because I get to welcome back someone who has made an appearance or two on the blog and we’ve collaborated again in a segment we’re calling…

And to introduce it,  Capt. Sean and I put this little video together!

That’s right!  We are demo’ing our favorite at home equipment and giving you some workouts to get you started.

So let’s start with Capt. Sean’s favorite.  The Ab Roller.  Don’t underestimate this little wheel.  It looks so innocent but it can deliver the best kind of pain. 

Not to mention it’s easy to acquire.  I think I found it at Walgreens and at $20 average, you can’t really go wrong.  Want to see how to use it?  Check out Capt Sean in this pinnable demo.

Ab Roller

 So here you go!  Here’s a little workout that you can do with your newest friend…The Ab Roller.

Core Workout

Later this week, I’ll introduce you to one of my all time favorites and a workout to go along with it!  Pin it now, workout later!

What’s in your gym?  Happy Monday!

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Comments

  1. Debbie @ Live from La Quinta says

    January 28, 2014 at 5:11 am

    I think I may revisit the ab roller. It was popular a few years ago, faded away for a while, and now, in the era of functional workouts, it is back. Always loved it though.

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    • Katie McFarland says

      January 30, 2014 at 2:44 am

      It did have it’s day but I’m bringing it back. 🙂

      Reply
  2. PavementRunner says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:01 am

    No way. That little wheel is evil. You can’t trick me with your fancy abs.

    Reply
    • Katie McFarland says

      January 30, 2014 at 2:45 am

      ha! come on. Give it a try. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    January 28, 2014 at 11:12 am

    Oh the ab wheel – killer burner!

    Reply
    • Katie McFarland says

      January 30, 2014 at 2:45 am

      and so much fun!

      Reply
  4. Ericka @ The Sweet Life says

    January 28, 2014 at 11:43 am

    This workout is so perfect for my Core Power Challenge! I may use it for one day of exercises…thanks for the idea! Will link back if I use for the challenge! 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie McFarland says

      January 30, 2014 at 2:46 am

      Sounds great. Thanks!

      Reply
  5. Tina Muir says

    January 28, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    That is great! I have always wondered how people use the ab rollers! Now I know! I also did a video post on exercises a few days ago, it has a lot of exercises for runners that I used to make myself into the sponsored athlete I am today! Prevented a lot of injuries!

    I will see if I can get my hands on an ab roller and give it a try!

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    • Katie McFarland says

      January 30, 2014 at 2:46 am

      yes! Do it!

      Reply
  6. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    January 28, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    I’ve never tried the roller – always worried I would fall flat on my face 😉

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    • Katie McFarland says

      January 30, 2014 at 2:47 am

      That’s a definite concern but you can modify.

      Reply
  7. Sean Lyons says

    January 28, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    Aha ha ha ha, Evil Little Wheel indeed- I will forever refer to it as that, thanks for the new name Pavement Runner! I promise you won’t fall on your face- just ease into the motion and go halfway or 3/4ths till you get the hang of it. You might get a little sore, but your abs will love you for it!!

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    • Katie McFarland says

      January 30, 2014 at 2:47 am

      totally

      Reply
  8. jillconyers says

    January 28, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    What a fun idea! I need to try the roller now that I have a better idea how.

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    • Katie McFarland says

      January 30, 2014 at 2:48 am

      you should definitely give it a whirl

      Reply
  9. Hutch says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:50 pm

    $20? I like cheap equipment! Now that I’m sans gym, I definitely need to invest in some at-home tools! Great post!

    Reply
    • Katie McFarland says

      January 30, 2014 at 2:48 am

      Thanks! I actually think you can find them for cheaper at like walmart or something

      Reply
  10. Cupcake Kelly says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    I call the ab wheel the devils workout tool haha. My friend that is a trainer has one that you can put your feet in and he had me using it in plank formation. Love that thing ha

    Reply
    • Katie McFarland says

      January 30, 2014 at 2:48 am

      Ha.. I love it!

      Reply
  11. Kierston says

    January 28, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    That little ab roller looks like fun!

    Reply
    • Katie McFarland says

      January 30, 2014 at 2:49 am

      i think it is and challenging

      Reply
  12. Axel Kussmann says

    January 29, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    The ab roller is missing from our home gym… maybe I’ll have to correct that. Always great seeing blogger spouses in the post! More Captain Sean!

    Reply
    • Katie McFarland says

      January 30, 2014 at 2:50 am

      Thanks Axel, but that’s not my spouse. 🙂 Sean is my coworker.

      Reply
  13. Krysten says

    January 29, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    I have never seen this evil looking device…hmmm I may need to invest

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    • Katie McFarland says

      January 30, 2014 at 2:51 am

      it’s fun..worth the investment. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Emma says

    February 1, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    Hi, do you think the ab roller is suitable for people completely out of shape? I have a 4 and 2 year old and haven’t really exercised since before my first pregnancy. Really want to get rid of the belly now.

    Regards,

    Emma

    Reply
    • Katie McFarland says

      February 2, 2014 at 7:55 pm

      Hi Emma,

      I think it is definitely doable with the right modification. I would think about actually using it as a measurement of your progress. Start small, maybe try to go about half way down at first, than after a few weeks, push yourself a little further, all the while making sure to strengthen your core. Does that help?

      Reply

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