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Slendertone Men's Flex Abdominal Toning System Belt

Slendertone Men's Flex Abdominal Toning System Belt

Made by Slendertone

Sales Rank on Amazon.com: 477

Average Review: 3.5 stars

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Average Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Stars

The following review received 136 helpful votes out of 138 total votes:
Review Date: 2005-09-09
"Decent Results But Expensive..."

I'm sure the #1 question of everyone's mind is: DOES IT WORK???

Well, let me just say this: Yes and No. You have to be in shape to see those results. I am 20 pounds overweight, as I try to lose weight. However, when I look in the mirror and suck my stomach in, I see the ab muscles that I have never seen before. I am already in my 30th session and I know I will see more results as time goes on. If you are an average weight and want to see and strenghten your ab muscles, this should do the trick, because it STRENGHTENS your ab muscles, it doesn't just paint them on your stomach. So if you are 100 pounds overweight and expect to see rock-hard abs in a week, I wouldn't recommend this product. However, if you are trying to lose weight and/or already in good shape but have weak and underdeveloped abs, you may consider investing in this. How do I know this? This device sends vibration to your abs and has levels from 1 to 99, with 1 beaing weakest and 99 being the most intense. During the first few days, I couldn't handle the sensations over 50 as I felt like somebody grabbed me by my stomach and wouldn't let go, but now, I can easily handle vibrations over 85, which means my abs did become stronger than a month before!

Other things to consider: You will invest $150 into this and possible $15 per month on new pads as they slowly get stretched and deteriorate. With that type of investment, you can easily joiin a gym membership, if you think about it.

Bottom Line: A good buy if used properly but expensive considering the alternatives such as gym, where you can excersise your whole body, as Selndertone Flex just targets one part of the body. 4 stars
The following review received 47 helpful votes out of 48 total votes:
Review Date: 2006-06-14
"If you can commit to use it daily, it delivers results!"

This is a fantastic product, yes it does work! Be advised that the replacement gel pads are expensive and not always easily found, and depending on how carefully you handle them will determine how many uses you get out of them. The pad placement is slightly awkward and takes some time to get just right, but once you find the right spots, you'll remember that next time and not struggle. The gel pads don't place, peel, and replace well over time, so if you put them on right the first time, they'll wear much longer. The unit is well designed, quality constructed, and has a comfortable fit. If you have the commitment to use it daily, you'll see the results it promises. The flexing/buzzing sensation is easily adjusted by the intensity, not at all hurtful. Overall, I'm thrilled with this product. You can FEEL the results no matter what your weight, but to SEE the results...you need to already to be near your target weight to begin with. 4 stars
The following review received 30 helpful votes out of 31 total votes:
Review Date: 2007-01-21
"It seems to work, but had side effects with me"

I have mixed feelings about this device. I used it for a month, and it did seem to be firming up my abdominal muscles. I was up to level 70 out of the 100 possible. Not to be indelicate about this subject, but I had to stop using the Slendertone because strangely it was affecting my intestinal activity. I stopped using it for a few days and the problems went away, but came back when I started using it again. I've never had a problem with constipation before, and I can only think that using the Slendertone was causing it. I imagine that other body parts near the waist are also receiving the electric charges along with the abs, and that was the effect on me. I returned it under their 30 day money back guarantee and they refunded my money. The instruction manual says that nobody knows the long term effects of using this device, and I decided I would have to just work my abs the old-fashioned way. 3 stars
The following review received 26 helpful votes out of 30 total votes:
Review Date: 2006-02-26
"Finally a device that works! "

With so many scams on the market today, it's refreshing to find a device that does what it says it will do. Make no mistake - this device requires a commitment from the user, like anything else. But if you are faithful to it and work a regular schedule, you will see some amazing results. Keep in mind, this is not a means to lose the fat that may be covering your abs. This device works the ab muscles, shapes and tones them. Losing the fat that hides those muscles, is up to you. The pads on the device last a good, long time and battery usage is reasonable. You will enjoy this device 5 stars
The following review received 26 helpful votes out of 27 total votes:
Review Date: 2007-06-09
"Amazing! I love this thing"

I've only had the Slendertone flex for about a dozen sessions now...but I love it. I am already at a 67 intensity, and I don't want to take it off. I am disappointed when my session is over, as I enjoy the sensations it proivded thoroughly. Be warned however, this will only strengthen your muscles, and make them more pronounced...but will not burn much or any fat, or help you lose weight. It will make your abs much much stronger, which will enable you to do more ab exercises, and that will make you lose the pounds and inches. Its an excellent supplement, and I will reccomend to anyone, but it is not a substitute for exercise when your goal is to lose weight.

I am overweight, with more than 20 lbs to lose, and I am already seeing more strength, which causes more motivation. This makes my normal exercise easier. I have a wedding in 3 months, and my bride is already slender. This will help me keep going, and help me reach my goal weight. 5 stars