Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Slendertone Flex Belt- A Simple Way to Tone

By Ernesto Martinez

What is the Slendertone Flex Belt and how does it work?

If you want to take inches off your waist without having to rough it out in the gym, then the Flex Belt may be your answer. The Flex Belt is a new slimming device that trims inches off your middle by stimulating muscle contraction in the abdomen, toning the muscles and burning localized fat. The device is meant to be worn around the stomach, and gel-pad electrodes deliver gentle electric shocks that force the muscles underneath them to contract. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared this EMS (electric muscle stimulation) device, indicating it's safe enough to be bought over the counter.

What's good about the Flex Belt

- You can use the device anywhere you want. It easily gets concealed by clothing, meaning you can trim down even in the office.

- Purchaser can return the product within 60 days and a warranty covers faulty electrical equipment.

- The Flex Belt is rechargeable and can be used over and over again. With certain additional equipment, you can use it on the arms and buttocks, as well.

- The product is one of a few, EMS toning devices which have been cleared by the FDA.

Disadvantages of the Slendertone Ab Belt

- It can be pretty expensive -- it comes off the shelf at around $200. You'll also need to replace the gel-pads after you use them 30 times (that's once a month if you put the Flex Belt on everyday), and they cost an extra $15.

- For people with a larger circumference waist the Flex Belt might not fit.

Slendertone Flex Belt Warnings!

- If you have any electronic devices in your body, such as stents, pacemakers, and defibrillators. If you're suffering from diabetes or cancer, you're better off not using the device.

- It also isn't advisable to use the Flex Belt when you're pregnant, or just gave birth. You'll need to wait at least 6 weeks after childbirth (3 months if you underwent a C-section) before doing so. If you're not sure if you're ready, ask your doctor.

- Some individuals suffer mild burns from Flex Belt use.

How the Flex Belt Works

The Flex Belt electronic device contains three prepositioned gel pads strategically located to contract the abdominal and oblique muscles. You control the strength of the contraction with the option ranging from 1 to 100. As your muscle strength increases, you gradually increase the strength of the contractions. While using the device users will feel a mild pulsating sensation as their muscles contract and report that their muscles feel sore the next day. The belt is designed to be worn for 30 minutes a day, every day for 4 to 8 weeks depending on how much toning your abs need. Then the Flex Belt can be worn 2 to 3 times a week to maintain the toning.

Keep in mind -- the Flex Belt doesn't burn fat and excess calories. Only a balanced diet and a good workout regimen can do this. The device tones only the abdominal muscles, but can't do the whole job on its own. Remember that when it comes to fitness, it's always a team effort. - 29161

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