Ab Belts Reviewed

Can I Buy An Ab Belt in Stores?

Posted under Contour Belt, Flex Belt Ab Toner

A common question from people looking to buy an ab toning belt is “Can I buy one in stores?”.

The answer is yes, you can buy some of the slendertone models in stores, and also some cheaper poor quality brands. The two most popular and effective ab toning belts are the flexbelt and the contour abs – both of these brands you can only buy directly from the manufacturers official websites.

Which is better out of the contour abs and the flex belt though? Well you should read online reviews before you decide to buy, but the flex belt is proven to be effective for everyone and has excellent customer service if you should ever have a problem. The contour abs unfortunately has more complaints about it online from people who fell for the hype of their infomercials.

Our recommendation is the flex belt ab toner, as it is proven to be good quality and works for everyone. Importantly, the flex belt also ships very quickly – normally you will receive your ab belt by courier in as little as 3-4 working days from when you order it.

Visit the official flex belt website and order your flex belt today!

The Flex Belt ab toner – full review

Posted under Flex Belt Ab Toner, Full Product Reviews

The Flex Belt is the most up to date electric abdominal toning belt on the market, with a contemporary design and made using the latest materials available. It is also referred to as the ‘Slendertone System Abs‘ as it is the more advanced version of the Slendertone Flex. Due to the excellent design of the Flex Belt we found it to be both very easy to use and comfortable to wear even for longer sessions.

The Flex Belt works like other ab toning belts on the market through the use of Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS). The EMS unit sends signals to the targeted nerves which in turn send them through to all the abdominal muscles, not just those muscles under the gel pads. The pulse strength and frequency range is adjustable to  suit all users.

The design of the Flex Belt means that the 4 gel pads used are pre-positioned in the ab belt so they cover the central abdominal muscles and the external obliques. This ensures consistency when using the Flex belt and also produces the best results.

The Flex Belt retails at $199.99 and comes with a guarantee of visible results in 4 weeks or else a 60 day money back guarantee along with a 2 year warranty. This proved to us that the Flex belt does achieve results and they are also seriously dedicated to keeping their customers happy.

The Flex Belt is only available to buy on-line direct from the manufacturer. For $199.99 the Flex Belt package includes the Flex Ab Belt and Gel Pads, a rechargeable power supply unit, a belt extension, a carry case, and an instruction manual. The fact that the belt can extend means that the Flex belt is also available for use by people with a waist over 44 inches. The power supply unit can also be used with the other Flex products available which can come in useful.

The fact that the Flex Belt is the only FDA approved ab toning belt on the market also impressed us.

The Flex Belt is the first Electrical Muscle Stimulator (EMS) ab belt product of this kind to be cleared by the FDA as a Class II medical device for direct sales to consumers.

Due to the use of clinically proven patented medical-grade technology, the Flex Belt is proven to deliver firmer, stronger and more toned abdominal muscles when used daily for 30 minutes.

In fact, after a clinical study which lasted 6 weeks an amazing 100% of those people taking part reported firmer more toned abs. Flex Belt also reported that 93% of their users reported achieving firmer abs after a period of daily use, and with over 2 million users worldwide this is a very impressive statistic, unlike the contour abs which has no trials. Flex also makes the ‘Flex Enervive‘, a next generation EMS toner that is able to target any muscle group – read our full review.

Another plus with the Flex Belt is that it is aimed at and is suitable for both men and women unlike some belts which are gender specific. In fact the Flex Belt has become so popular amongst both genders that it can be seen in magazines from Cosmopolitan and Glamour to Men’s Fitness. The Flex Belt ab toner is also endorsed by various major league sports stars such as Jerry Rice.

We felt that the high quality design and manufacturing which goes in to the Flex Belt from a company with over 40 years proven experience in EMS technology produced better results faster than the other toning belts we have tested. And with the customer guarantees that come as standard, the Flex Belt is definitely the best value for money.

Visit the official Flex Belt website – click here »

See how the Flex Belt did against the competiton in our ab belt review »

**Update**

Is the Flex Belt better than the Contour Abs belt? Read the Flexbelt vs. Contour abs comparison.

Why you should use an ab belt

Posted under Effectiveness of Ab Belts, FAQ, Using an ab toning belt

There are a number of different reasons for choosing to use an electronic abdominal toning belt.

One point worth noting is that from all the various electrical toning devices available on the market, those focused on the abdomen are the most popular amongst consumers.

It is also often the case that people who are working out or are trying to tone up often focus on their abdominal muscles. This is partly due to the style of a lot of today’s clothing which is often tailored to show off your abs.

The main reason for wanting toned abs however is often because of the feelings it can result in when achieved. Having toned abs can improve your self esteem incredibly and makes you feel better about yourself due to the increased confidence it will produce.

Whilst excess weight around your stomach can be unattractive, it can also be dangerous. Excess weight increases the chance of illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure amongst others.

It can also cause muscle problems and cause people to feel lethargic and lazy making it harder to motivate yourself to get fitter and more toned.

While using an toning belt will not result in weight loss, it will help you achieve a more toned stomach. When you can visibly see the results achieved through the toning belt it will motivate you further and it may be easier for you to continue with your exercise or diet routine.

If you have no excess weight around your stomach then the results of using a toning belt will be even more apparent as the muscles will not be hidden under any stomach fat.

Muscles in your abdomen (or indeed any part of your body) are hidden by any excess weight you may carry, so no matter how toned your muscles may be, they will not be visible. If you want to achieve the best results for your abs then it is recommended that you carry out some form of exercise routine which will result in weight loss and a sensible eating plan.

The ab belt can then be used as an alternative to abdominal exercises such as crunches or sit-ups to supplement your exercise regime and achieve faster results.

Due to the design of ab toning belts it is easier now than it has ever been to incorporate their use into your everyday routine. The electronic abdominal toning belts wrap around your stomach and hold gel pads over your core muscles. The electrical muscle stimulators (EMS) used in the belt then pass through to the nerves in your muscles causing them to expand and contract at a rate unmatched by regular abdominal exercises.

Because the belt holds the gel pads in place, it can be worn under your clothes enabling you to carry out everyday activities without getting in the way. As you can carry out activities unhindered such as walking, watching TV, working, using the computer etc you are more likely to keep using your toning belt daily, therefore achieving the best results possible!