FEATURING THE FOLLOWING NEW EXERCISES:

1. Weight controlled rotation of the torso.
2. Gravity induced forward bending of the pelvis.
3. Weight controlled rearward extension of the back.
4. Weight controlled forward bending of the torso.
5. Stretching and self-postural adjustment of the spine.
6. Roller massaging and support of the neck during exercises.
7. Anatomical roller massaging and support of the back during exercises.
8. Additional exercises of progressive spinal arching and posturing, pelvis raising, sit ups etc.

To note that all exercises are performed by accommodating the body in the same body position and without having to go in and out of the machine. All controls are likewise reachable in the same position.

CORRECTIVE FITNESS IS ABOUT CORRECTING AND SUBSTITUTING OLD AND OBSOLETE DESIGNS WITH NEW ONES THAT WHILE HELPING THE STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY OF THE MUSCLES PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE HEALTH OF THE SPINE.

THIS IS INNOVATION!

Today, 100 million Americans suffer from some form of back pain. Most common pathologies are located in the lower back and are due to bad posture, lack of exercise, or exercises done with the wrong equipment. In addition, to date, there are no comprehensive therapies and no equipment to effectively develop muscles of the upper body and help strengthen and regenerate the lower back in the most efficient and safe manner.

The single most important objective in lower back fitness and rehabilitation is flexibility of the spine, mobility of the pelvis, healthy discs, and strong lower back muscles. Each of these objectives requires scientifically targeted exercise action, only where is needed, i.e., avoiding stress to other parts of the body. Some popular fitness equipment are designed to do just the opposite. They either disperse the physical action or allow other parts of the body much as the lower back to be affected by it, producing long and short term damages. Machines, such as the rotary torso, stomach crunch, back extension, etc. accommodate and exercise the body in the sitting position. In this position, the vertebral pressure on the discs increases by approximately 60 %. We must also take into consideration that the head accounts for almost 2/3 of the body weight. These exercises are obviously done under excessive vertebral compression. Moreover, the design of the machines forces the user to initiate the action from the shoulders -- such is the case in the machines mentioned above. This means that the stress travels directly to the lower back causing greater damage in that region which is weakest point and the dynamic fulcrum of the movement.

THE ALL-ABDOMINAL MIRACLE MACHINE ^TM performs the exercises described below and much more by safely and effectively targeting the action to particular parts of the lower body, whether it is on the lumbar muscles, the abdominal muscles, or the lower spine, etc. It does so by accommodating the body in a horizontal position, raising the legs of the user, thus isolating and protecting the lower back with special support mechanisms. Only with the body in horizontal position is it possible to allow space in between intervertebral discs and safely perform such exercises. In this way, pressure is reduced, the discs are refurbished with lymph, and the normal function is reestablished.

THE ALL-ABDOMINAL MIRACLE MACHINE ^TM offers the following exercises:

1. ADJUSTABLE WEIGHT ROTATION OF THE TORSO.
   It is performed by activating the frontal swinging mechanism and placing the desired weight on it. It works both the internal and external muscles of the thighs, the iliotibial bands, the abductors, and upwards to the erectors sacro spinales, the posterior layers of the lumbar region, the longissimus, the iliocostalis, the serratus, the spleniuses, the traversus, etc. The twisting action has a strengthening action and is also a miraculous remedy against muscle spasms, stiffen, and atrophic conditions. Often the pain caused by such symptoms disappear instantly after this exercise. This is why we call it THE ALL-ABDOMINAL MIRACLE MACHINE TM. With extended side movements, this exercise achieves pelvic mobility, spinal flexibility, abdominal and lumbar muscle strengthening, stress free for both discs and cartilage. This is because in such a body position much intervertebral space is maintained for free movements of the spine.

2. GRAVITY INDUCED FORWARD BENDING OF THE PELVIS.
   This exercise is performed after having placed the desired weight and having rolled the weight stack forward. With adequate weight, the body of the user is gently induced to a frontal bend in each repetition. The machine is designed in a way that the fulcrum of movement coincides precisely with the pelvic area of the user. This helps achieve pelvis and spine frontal flexibility. The exercise also stretches without further ado the lumbar, erector muscles of the lower back, which is therapeutically beneficial. With increased weight, the user may also provide some resistance, which engages and exercises the abdominal muscles.

3. WEIGHT CONTROLLED REARWARD EXTENSION OF THE BACK.
   This exercise, normally referred to as the “back extension,” is performed on the return motion from the gravity induced forward bending of the pelvis. The user applies direct force with the lower back (not with the shoulders, as it is done with conventional machines) against the anatomical roller assembly. This action strengthens the lumbar erector muscles, stretches the abdominal muscles, and increases rear pelvis mobility. With the legs of the user raised and resting on the especially designed leg rest, the back is well supported and isolated, so that the action is concentrated on strengthening the lumbar muscles safely and effectively.

4. WEIGHT CONTROLLED FORWARD BENDING OF THE TORSO.
   This exercise, normally referred to as the “stomach crunch,” is performed after placing the desired weight and rolling the weight stack backwards. The action, because of the specific design of the machine, is placed 100% on the abdominal muscle for the same reason stated above. In conventional machines instead, the action is shared by both the abdominal and the lumbar muscles. Again, the legs of the user are also raised and resting on the specially designed leg rest. The back is well supported, making the strengthening of the abdominal muscles the safest and most concentrated exercise action.

5. STRETCHING AND SELF-POSTURAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE SPINE.
   This exercise, normally referred to as “spinal arching,” can be performed during the rearward extension exercise, each time the body returns from the forward bending exercise, or separately by performing some sit ups. The user can control this exercise by gradually turning the adjusting the opposite wheel and thus gradually increasing the bending of the spine. This allows progressive postural correction, spinal flexibility, and spinal awareness, which is basic for a healthy back.

6. ROLLER MASSAGING AND SUPPORT OF THE NECK DURING EXERCISES.
   These actions are provided during all main exercises by an adjustable, spring-loaded roller assembly. The neck roller assembly is designed to work either by itself or in conjunction with the main back roller assembly. It supports the delicate cervical vertebrae and the neck muscle during exercises; and it massages the back of the neck for a soothing action and increased blood circulation during the exercise.

7. ANATOMICAL ROLLER MASSAGING AND SUPPORT OF THE BACK DURING EXERCISES.
   These actions are provided during all main exercises by a spring-loaded anatomical roller assembly. The rollers are shaped and juxtaposed to perfectly follow the contour of the back of every user. Attached to the main pivoting mechanism, the roller assembly provides support for the back during the main exercises, which prevents injuries and maintains correct spinal posture. In addition, during the frontal and rearward exercises, the user receives an invigorating massage to the entire back, for improved blood circulation and postural awareness.

8. ADDITIONAL EXERCISES OF PROGRESSIVE SPINAL ARCHING AND POSTURING, PELVIS RAISING, SIT UPS, ETC.. By accommodating the body of the user in horizontal position, the machine offers the correct position and support for a variety of exercises, such as individual sit-ups, back stretching, arching, etc., which improve and strengthen the lower back.

Introduction by Raffaele Martini Pandozy, Ph.D.

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LEFT AND RIGHT SHOWING: The side movements and/or the Rotation of the Lower Back and Pelvis Exercise. This gentle exercise engages all abdominal and lumbar muscles, loosens the pelvis, relieves pressure from discs, gently twists and stretches the spine ligaments for lower back pain and spasm relief.

SHOWING: The Gravity Induced Forward Bending of the Pelvis. The length of this movement is adjustable by a stop pin and by sliding the weight stack forward for overall flexibility, disc decompression, ligament stretching, lower back pain and spasm relief. On the return, the machine performs the Rearward Extension of the Back, (back extension), which engages the lumbar muscles. Notice the position of the legs and feet of the user, which by being raised allows the action to be targeted to the lumbar muscles and remain there.

Notice the perfect body position and legs elevated for targeting abdominal muscles and protection of the spine.

SHOWING: the front view of the end movement of the Gravity Induced Forward Bending of the Pelvis.
(Back Extension)

SHOWING: the end movement of the Weight Controlled Rearward Extension of the Back. The correct position of the body, the perfect support and raised leg allows concentrated and proper action to all upper body muscles.

SHOWING: Movement of the Weight Controlled Forward Bending of the Pelvis (Stomach Crunch) This exercise is performed by sliding the weight stack forward. It produces an effective action on the abdominal muscles without stressing the spine.

SHOWING: an overall view of THE ALL-ABDOMINAL MIRACLE MACHINETM.

SHOWING: Details of the user’s spinal curvature and adjustable postural roller assembly. The latter offers progressive Spinal Stretching and Self-postural Adjusting exercises, (spinal arching), as well as lumbar support during the previous exercises. This machine is scientifically designed to be user-friendly, so it feels like part of the body. All adjustments are reachable by the user from this horizontal position, and the user can perform all exercises consecutively without exiting the machine.

SHOWING: the adjustable neck roller assembly that both supports and massages the neck during the exercises.

SHOWING: the main anatomical back roller assembly that both supports and massages the entire back during the exercises.

SHOWING: THE ALL-ABDOMINAL MIRACLE MACHINE ^TM in all its main assemblies. The frontal rotary mechanism and the pivoting mechanism work separately. During the rotary exercise the pivoting mechanism is locked in place, while the rotary mechanism is free. Alternatively, during the pivoting exercises the reverse is obtained: the rotary mechanism is locked in place. Both the foot and the leg rest assemblies are pin adjustable. As shown in the picture, when the weight stack is slid forward the machine pivots in a likewise fashion gently bringing the body of the user forward and achieving gradual bending of the pelvis. On the return, the rearward extension of the back (back extension) is performed. As visible in the picture, the main anatomical roller assembly, serves as support, and swivels as well, in order to follow the contour of the user’s back and perform an effective and invigorating massage during exercises, which improves circulation and spinal awareness. Also visible in the picture is the neck roller assembly, which provides the same beneficial actions to the neck.

SHOWING: one side detail of both the adjustable, postural roller support assembly and the anatomical roller assembly. All rollers are mounted on bearings. Some rollers are spring- loaded in order to produce a calibrated pressure action in particular areas of the back. All rollers are molded from soft self-skinning, urethane which offers easy cleaning and durability. The anatomical rollers are shaped in such way as to produce slight pressure along either side of the spine, along the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, and along the main spinal cord for a soothing massage.

SHOWING: details of the adjustable spring-loaded roller arching mechanism and of the roller seat. Also showing from right to left is the sliding pin that locks the frontal rotary mechanism; the 4” wheel for manual adjustment of the back arching mechanism; the upper lever for locking the pivoting mechanism; and the lower pin that adjusts the radius length of the pivoting mechanism. All these adjustments offer extended possibilities both for the fitness and the rehabilitation of the lower back, and can be reached by the user’s right hand while in horizontal position.

ALL-ABDOMINAL MIRACLE MACHINE ^TM
( US Patent 6,015 370 )

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• MAIN FRAME - built in heavy duty square tubing; saw-horse design for greater stability;
• ANATOMICAL SPRING-LOADED ROLLERS for spinal support, soothing massages during exercises, as well as achieving spinal awareness;
• SPRING-LOADED NECK ROLLERS for an ideal support and massage of the neck during the exercise.
• ADJUSTABLE SPINAL ARCHING for gradual readjustment of spinal posture, spinal flexibility, and spinal awareness.
• PIN ADJUSTMENT OF PIVOTING MOVEMENT it may reduce or gradually increase the movement for rehabilitation purposes.
• ALL ADJUSTMENTS WITHIN BODY REACH - the user enters once and can perform all the exercises consecutively.
• FINE LEG REST AND FOOT REST ADJUSTMENTS for a perfect, universal body fit.
• CHROMED MOVING AND SLIDING PART for easy movement, easy cleaning and long lasting appearance.

SPECIFICATIONS

WARRANTY:

frame and welds 10 years
parts and hardware 5 years
rollers and upholstery 90 days

OPTIONS:

grooved roller assembly
color paint.