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REVIEW
The first impression is very favorable. Before even opening the box, the packaging is neat and in the photo two pretty flat and muscular bellies, but without the awful chocolate chips so trendy.
When unpacking the good impression is confirmed since the belt is of quality , well finished, with a sober and elegant remote control in which is the battery, a pocket with the three pads (electrodes), a charger and a double manual. And to facilitate transport a storage pouch is provided.
The double instructions, one short the other complete, are clear, precise and very practical:
-the short illustrated instructions, showing step by step how to charge, plug in and then use the belt, with notes in English but a translation into several languages, including French, on the back. These ready-to-use instructions allow you to get started straight away, without looking at the full instructions.
-the full instructions are pleasant to handle, in the form of a high notebook, glossy pages. The part in French is independent (no mixture of languages), in good French, clear and illustrated. It explains all the possibilities of the device, the method of action, the precautions of use, the particular cases, the two methods of use - in passive or active mode (by doing abs in addition) -, program of training, possible alarms / errors, how to reach the technical service. In short, everything is there.
Comfort of use
We tested the older generation of belt from the same brand. In terms of stimulation, nothing has changed. On the other hand, the control box is much more practical. First, it is wired and not on the belt. Then it recharges. No more batteries to change regularly.
On the other hand, we regret that it is always necessary to press this long to raise or lower the program to the desired power but this allows more security.
Its large comfort of use is really pleasant: the patches of the belt do not stay stuck to the quad skin, we want to remove them, do not cause redness, and no allergic reaction even for sensitive skin. The belt itself is very flexible (unlike lumbar support belts). The fabric is soft, pleasant to the touch, and the hook and loop fasteners that allow you to attach the belt are never in contact with the skin.
It can be used anywhere and in all circumstances: discreet under a sweater or a loose T-shirt (we can see a shape under the garment but it is not shocking), we can continue to modulate the power without undressing thanks to the small remote control (less than 10 cm high and 2-3 cm thick) that you can easily put in your pocket. This point is really very important to me, because I enjoy doing several things at the same time and don't like wasting time. Wearing this belt allows you to stay seated or lying down, but also to do housework, prepare food, ride an exercise bike (standard or elliptical), walk, garden ... Or, for the more motivated, it can also be combined with abdominal exercises (see instructions).
If you do not plan to change the power during a session or to pause, you can also store it in the pocket provided for this purpose in the front belt. In this case of course, wearing the belt under clothing is a little less discreet.
The belt is mixed, usable by both men and women, having a waist size of between 61 and 112 cm. Very practical markers, depending on your waist size, help you place the patches in the right place: 3 positions are "marked" inside the belt, and indeed, you can feel the muscles working when you respect These instructions.
Be careful, however, if you are a very petite woman: I'm doing a 38/40, and the external electrodes reach the tips of the hips, that already seems limited (the stimulations seem to be very effective, however). < br />
With use, only a few tingling not really annoying during the first session, but no unpleasant vibrations were noted.
The sensations can be unpleasant at the time, especially at the level on both sides of the abdominal belt (less in the center) the more you will increase in intensity until you become hardly bearable at level 50, my maximum at this stage.
A few hours later, I felt at times migraines and especially pain in the heart (fa tigue, heaviness & amp; small spikes), although being generally in good shape and not presenting any particular problems at this level. Be careful not to exceed your limits.
Training programs
The programs are divided into two categories: those for use without physical activity and those for use during physical activity. Indeed, we can use this belt during a sports session, to build muscle for example. Examples of exercises are also offered in the booklet that accompanies the product.
The belt offers a wide range of levels: 10 different programs and a power from 1 to 150. Good, from 1 at 15, frankly you don't feel a single muscle working. But from 30, you really feel the abdominal, transverse and oblique muscles contracting.
Levels 1 to 7 are for so-called "passive" use, ranging from 20 to 30 minutes; the 8 th level called "of strength" making 40 minutes and levels 9 and 10 are more endurance levels.
It even has a 30 days program for those and those who would like to apply it.
The sessions are well designed, but sometimes they cut themselves off without us knowing why. Maybe a bug on our test model.
Efficiency
I have been using it for a month and the effects are already noticeable on the reinforcement muscular, not necessarily visible on the outside but you can feel it especially on the inside.
But beware, the passive contraction of muscles does not have the same effects as the active contraction of the latter. This device is much less effective than classic abs exercises performed on the floor or on a weight bench ...
Without replacing a real workout, this belt seems to work in terms of strengthening muscles of the abdominal belt.
The fact of feeling your abs working is very motivating, and these effects will be noticeable after a few sessions. But don't expect drastic changes. As for the visual observation, the progress will be very slight or even imperceptible if a layer of fat covers your belly. In addition, for people with a lot of abdominal fat, the effect is to decrease the further the electrodes are away from the abdominal muscles. So this belt is not for people with a thick layer of belly fat.
When it comes to fat loss, make no mistake, this belt does not work wonders. It simply allows muscle strengthening of the abdominal area. To lose weight you will need to focus on a balanced diet and lots of physical activity. And don't forget, the key words are regularity and perseverance.
In addition to a cardio session such as an exercise bike (you can pair the 2), the belt turns out to be a good tool. And by losing weight, the skin relaxes and strengthens the abs are therefore essential, again this belt can be useful.
A solid abdominal belt also allows you to have better posture and therefore reduce back pain.
Finally, for some people with reduced mobility or unable to do classic abs, this belt can be an interesting alternative to stimulate the abdominal area and allow to gradually strengthen for a resumption of physical activity or simply to redo classic abs.
Quality / durability
The Slendertone Abs7 belt is a good quality product even if it may seem fragile. The packaging is neat, the protective pouch allows transport in good conditions. Note that the belt is hand washed. Too bad the electrodes wear out relatively quickly (be careful to keep them well).
Indeed, the patches must be changed regularly because they leave in small pieces that remain stuck to the skin, this is the only problem . But if we take care of the electrodes they last long enough in my opinion even with daily use (about 2 months for me).
For better efficiency, it is recommended to replace the electrodes every 20-30 uses. You can quite easily get Slendertone spare electrodes for abdominal belts around € 13 for 3.
When unpacking the good impression is confirmed since the belt is of quality , well finished, with a sober and elegant remote control in which is the battery, a pocket with the three pads (electrodes), a charger and a double manual. And to facilitate transport a storage pouch is provided.
The double instructions, one short the other complete, are clear, precise and very practical:
-the short illustrated instructions, showing step by step how to charge, plug in and then use the belt, with notes in English but a translation into several languages, including French, on the back. These ready-to-use instructions allow you to get started straight away, without looking at the full instructions.
-the full instructions are pleasant to handle, in the form of a high notebook, glossy pages. The part in French is independent (no mixture of languages), in good French, clear and illustrated. It explains all the possibilities of the device, the method of action, the precautions of use, the particular cases, the two methods of use - in passive or active mode (by doing abs in addition) -, program of training, possible alarms / errors, how to reach the technical service. In short, everything is there.
Comfort of use
We tested the older generation of belt from the same brand. In terms of stimulation, nothing has changed. On the other hand, the control box is much more practical. First, it is wired and not on the belt. Then it recharges. No more batteries to change regularly.
On the other hand, we regret that it is always necessary to press this long to raise or lower the program to the desired power but this allows more security.
Its large comfort of use is really pleasant: the patches of the belt do not stay stuck to the quad skin, we want to remove them, do not cause redness, and no allergic reaction even for sensitive skin. The belt itself is very flexible (unlike lumbar support belts). The fabric is soft, pleasant to the touch, and the hook and loop fasteners that allow you to attach the belt are never in contact with the skin.
It can be used anywhere and in all circumstances: discreet under a sweater or a loose T-shirt (we can see a shape under the garment but it is not shocking), we can continue to modulate the power without undressing thanks to the small remote control (less than 10 cm high and 2-3 cm thick) that you can easily put in your pocket. This point is really very important to me, because I enjoy doing several things at the same time and don't like wasting time. Wearing this belt allows you to stay seated or lying down, but also to do housework, prepare food, ride an exercise bike (standard or elliptical), walk, garden ... Or, for the more motivated, it can also be combined with abdominal exercises (see instructions).
If you do not plan to change the power during a session or to pause, you can also store it in the pocket provided for this purpose in the front belt. In this case of course, wearing the belt under clothing is a little less discreet.
The belt is mixed, usable by both men and women, having a waist size of between 61 and 112 cm. Very practical markers, depending on your waist size, help you place the patches in the right place: 3 positions are "marked" inside the belt, and indeed, you can feel the muscles working when you respect These instructions.
Be careful, however, if you are a very petite woman: I'm doing a 38/40, and the external electrodes reach the tips of the hips, that already seems limited (the stimulations seem to be very effective, however). < br />
With use, only a few tingling not really annoying during the first session, but no unpleasant vibrations were noted.
The sensations can be unpleasant at the time, especially at the level on both sides of the abdominal belt (less in the center) the more you will increase in intensity until you become hardly bearable at level 50, my maximum at this stage.
A few hours later, I felt at times migraines and especially pain in the heart (fa tigue, heaviness & amp; small spikes), although being generally in good shape and not presenting any particular problems at this level. Be careful not to exceed your limits.
Training programs
The programs are divided into two categories: those for use without physical activity and those for use during physical activity. Indeed, we can use this belt during a sports session, to build muscle for example. Examples of exercises are also offered in the booklet that accompanies the product.
The belt offers a wide range of levels: 10 different programs and a power from 1 to 150. Good, from 1 at 15, frankly you don't feel a single muscle working. But from 30, you really feel the abdominal, transverse and oblique muscles contracting.
Levels 1 to 7 are for so-called "passive" use, ranging from 20 to 30 minutes; the 8 th level called "of strength" making 40 minutes and levels 9 and 10 are more endurance levels.
It even has a 30 days program for those and those who would like to apply it.
The sessions are well designed, but sometimes they cut themselves off without us knowing why. Maybe a bug on our test model.
Efficiency
I have been using it for a month and the effects are already noticeable on the reinforcement muscular, not necessarily visible on the outside but you can feel it especially on the inside.
But beware, the passive contraction of muscles does not have the same effects as the active contraction of the latter. This device is much less effective than classic abs exercises performed on the floor or on a weight bench ...
Without replacing a real workout, this belt seems to work in terms of strengthening muscles of the abdominal belt.
The fact of feeling your abs working is very motivating, and these effects will be noticeable after a few sessions. But don't expect drastic changes. As for the visual observation, the progress will be very slight or even imperceptible if a layer of fat covers your belly. In addition, for people with a lot of abdominal fat, the effect is to decrease the further the electrodes are away from the abdominal muscles. So this belt is not for people with a thick layer of belly fat.
When it comes to fat loss, make no mistake, this belt does not work wonders. It simply allows muscle strengthening of the abdominal area. To lose weight you will need to focus on a balanced diet and lots of physical activity. And don't forget, the key words are regularity and perseverance.
In addition to a cardio session such as an exercise bike (you can pair the 2), the belt turns out to be a good tool. And by losing weight, the skin relaxes and strengthens the abs are therefore essential, again this belt can be useful.
A solid abdominal belt also allows you to have better posture and therefore reduce back pain.
Finally, for some people with reduced mobility or unable to do classic abs, this belt can be an interesting alternative to stimulate the abdominal area and allow to gradually strengthen for a resumption of physical activity or simply to redo classic abs.
Quality / durability
The Slendertone Abs7 belt is a good quality product even if it may seem fragile. The packaging is neat, the protective pouch allows transport in good conditions. Note that the belt is hand washed. Too bad the electrodes wear out relatively quickly (be careful to keep them well).
Indeed, the patches must be changed regularly because they leave in small pieces that remain stuck to the skin, this is the only problem . But if we take care of the electrodes they last long enough in my opinion even with daily use (about 2 months for me).
For better efficiency, it is recommended to replace the electrodes every 20-30 uses. You can quite easily get Slendertone spare electrodes for abdominal belts around € 13 for 3.
