| Whether you're a casual exerciser, a senior, a fitness enthusiast, or someone facing physical challenges, the Slendertone System Abs Toning Belt for Men can help you build a stronger core foundation. Simply follow the 30-day toning plan for 30 minutes, five times a week to develop your abdominal strength, muscle mass, and power. Discreet, comfortable and easy to use, the Slendertone System slimline belt enables you to build power abs anytime--at home, while working at the office, out the garden, etc. The rechargeable, handheld System Controller plugs into the toning belt and displays information on toning programs, time and intensity all in the palm of your hand. It features seven toning programs, up to 99 intensity levels, and warm-up and cool-down phases. It's backed by a two-year warranty. Slendertone uses clinically proven, patent-pending C.S.I. (Concentrated Slendertone Innervation) technology to firm, tone and strengthen your entire midsection with patented medical-grade muscle stimulation technology. Signals from the belt reach out to nerves where they are most concentrated. These nerves branch out to reach all the abdominal muscles (not just those under the pads) causing them to relax and contract naturally, exercising all the muscles at the same time. Used regularly (as little as 30 minutes a day) in conjunction with a healthy diet and some moderate exercise, you will notice results within four weeks. You can wear the Slendertone System belt when you just don't have time in your hectic schedule to hit the gym or go for a run, or wear it during your workout for added emphasis. |
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 Secret to the Gel Pads |
| Review Date: January 26, 2010 |
| Reviewer: T. Ford, |
If you notice almost all of the negative reviews for these type products are from people who have NOT used the product. I am am exercise physiologist and I know the products work - as long as your expectations are reasonable. They will strengthen your abdominal muscles and obliques - they will NOT trim the fat from your waist.
A single charge of the batteries lasts for 20-30 sessions. In three months of use 5 days a week, I have charges mine 3 times.
The stimulation is intense at high levels. The thicker your abdominal fat pad the lower the intensity of the stimulation will be for you. I am currently out of shape and have about a 1" abdominal fat pad - 75 is pretty intense.
SECRET - The gel pads do wear out in about one month - but, if you will do the following they will last at least three months and still be in good shape. Make sure you put the plastic covers back on the pads immediately after use. Before each use, wet your fingers with warm water and wet the gel surface - this will maintain the water level in the gel for months of use.
Use the belt. It will not work on the shelf. It takes at least 30-60 days to begin to see (feel) the results. If you use it the abs will come.
If you really want to SEE the newly developing abs, you MUST loose the fat. Stick to a healthy diet with portion control.
My only complaint is with the connection between the control unit and the belt. It is flimsy and I expect it to break too soon. I often get screen error I think are related to this connection. But if I firm up the connection and restart the unit it works like new.
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A definite improvement over previous model
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| Review Date: September 21, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Colonel Panic, Bay Area, CA |
I reviewed the previous Slendertone belt, and indicated there that I was going to try this one out. I am glad I did. The programming and intensity range of controls is vastly improved, and the recharge-ability of the device is a true plus. I have been using the unit for approximately three weeks, and it has definitely helped me to restart an exercise program after several months off due to illness. Because the controls are much less bulky, the unit is easier to wear under clothing, and much easier to exercise with while wearing. I am not quite sure why one of the reviewers is so negative on this device. Right now, I am using it an intensity of "40," and i clearly get quite an involuntary muscular workout from it. My wife has commented that she can see the involuntary reactions while the muscle stimulation is working. Granted, I lost a lot of wight while ill, and at 6'3" and 162 pounds, the belt doesn't have to reach "far" in order to stimulate my abs.
I would knock off a half star because of the proprietary connector between the recharger plug and the controller. I recently went on a trip, and I left the wall plug at my hotel. Fortunately, the battery lasted for several days after recharging, and so I had no problem waiting for the hotel to ship the plug back to me. But if I had lost it for sure, I would have been SOL. I contacted Slendertone customer support, and a week later, they still have not responded to my request for a replacement plug. |
Hard to believe, but this thing actually works
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| Review Date: January 24, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. Northrup, Potomac Falls, VA USA |
I know it sounds hard to believe, but if you're already in semi-reasonable shape, this thing actually works. This is one of those products where you tend to think, "Well if this kinda gizmo actually works, why doesn't EVERYBODY already know about it?" I think one reason may be that it probably doesn't work if you really do have a big-fat gut. But if you're like me and only have a layer of fat on your gut (maybe an inch thick? not gobs of fat probably), this gizmo really is able to zap and exercise your abdominal muscles through the fat.
Here's my story: too much business travel got me up to about 163 pounds at 5'7" (male); spent 4 months on the treadmill (and The Abs Diet) getting that down to about 153 pounds (I was doing weights too, so I was gaining muscle mass, hence the slow weight loss). I have a "stiff" spine due to a youthful illness so I can't do crunches. After reading other Amazon reviews that say this gizmo really works, I decided to give it a whirl. Two weeks later (still doing weights and treadmill) I've dropped 4 pounds and I can feel (still under a layer of fat) how strong my ab muscles are getting.
This has me really motivated to lose the final layer of fat on my gut. In the few more weeks that'll take me, I should have some nice abs waiting to greet me.
I highly recommend this device as a useful part of a regular exercise and diet program. |
Solid kick in the gut.
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| Review Date: July 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Brent Blaskievich, Charlotte NC |
This thing will really give you a nice kick in the abs. I'm wearing it right now at 40/40 (each side is adjustable) out of 100. Feels about the equivalent of holding myself at 45 degree angle sit up for 5 seconds.
Sometimes it feels like one side is stronger than the other even if you adjust the numbers to compensate (can't go more than 10 settings higher on one side over the other. If this happens its probably because the lubrication is fading or its not tight on one side. You can check if its loose by pushing the pads into you while using and see if it feels stronger. If it isn't stronger you can use water/sponge and cover both sides of the pad that feels weak. Petroleum jelly seems to also work decent (KY or the Equate off-brand is cheaper). I don't expect the pads would really ever wear-out with these methods, but without the pads would probably weaken after 2-3 weeks with good care.
As for how it feels, everyone I've let try is really nervous just before it starts, but on the starting 1 setting it just feels like a little tickling vibration with the vibrations getting stronger as you go up. Definitely not painful or anything to be afraid of.
I've used it almost every day for the past 1.5 weeks and haven't had to charge it even once since taking out of the box. I'd imagine most of the kick is really being done by your own muscles and the belt provides just enough electricity to simulate your brain telling the muscles to contract.
As for how it looks, if you put the controller in your pants pocket instead of the belts pocket you could wear it to work or wherever and no one could tell you had it on. If you leave it in the belts pocket you might look like you have a stomach tumor but still works just fine for around the house.
Bottom line is my abs are tighter and warm to the touch even a day or two after a workout. It definitely has the kick to put you on the floor with more to spare. I doubt I could continue standing for long if I kept the power above 50. They have an arm version I might have to try as well.
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Ab Toner
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| Review Date: May 18, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Frederick W. Ebbrecht, Edison, New Jersey USA |
| I have been using the ab belt for over 2 weeks now. I can attest to the fact that my stomach muscles are getting a good workout, by the strength of contractions. I'd like to fully review the product after the 8 weeks it says the ab belt needs to provide muscle toning. The product works as advertised, and has a decent battery life before it needs a recharge- about 3 uses on high levels. |
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