Impulse Sl7036 Ab Crunch

Choosing strength machines comes down to matching the equipment to how hard it will actually be worked. The Impulse Sl7036 Ab Crunch, from Impulse Fitness, is aimed at people who want something that holds up.

What you are getting is a strength machine designed to be used properly and often. The images and title carry the detail we publish for this unit.

Who this is for

This one suits isolating a muscle group safely under load, and gyms training members who are new to free weights. If that describes your setup, it will earn its place.

Installation and space

Plan the position with traffic flow in mind. Members should be able to reach the machine without crossing a lifting area.

What to consider

Match the weight stack to who will use it. A stack that tops out too low limits stronger members; one that starts too high excludes beginners.

We stock 210 strength machines between R1 120 and R49 665; this one is in the middle at R25 550.

Upholstery and grips wear first on commercial floors. Both are usually replaceable without changing the machine.

For context on how often adults should be training muscle groups, the World Health Organization physical activity guidelines are a sensible, independent starting point.

The specifics

• Brand: Impulse Fitness
• Category: Commercial Strength
• SKU: SL7036
• Condition: new unless the listing states otherwise

Browsing options? Strength, Free Weights, Weight Plates and Commercial Strength are the categories most people compare this against.

Commercial and home equipment differ mainly in duty cycle — how many hours a day the frame, bearings and upholstery are designed to take. Equipment built for occasional use will usually survive a home routine comfortably but will not last on a busy floor, and the difference shows in the parts you cannot see rather than the finish.

Happy to help you compare the Impulse Sl7036 Ab Crunch against the alternatives, or check it will go through your door. Just ask.