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The Sport-Elec belt is an electro-stimulation belt aimed at firming and toning the abdominal belt. This abdominal belt has a patented integrated contact system, contact gel for approximately one month, a diet plan, a "Move It or Lose It" CD and 4 electrodes.
DESCRIPTION
The Sport-Elec belt is an electro-stimulation belt aimed at creating an analgesic and endorphin effect. The Sport-Elec Institute, which manufactures the belt itself, is a company based in Bourgtheroulde, France and has been in business since 1986. The site gives consumers detailed information on the functionality of the belt as well as other brand products.
In terms of efficacy for weight loss, Sport-Elec has no figures to put forward to support its product. Abdominal belt weight loss is only possible with a healthy diet coupled with regular exercise, and this product alone cannot do this. Clinical studies have reportedly been conducted on a wide range of subjects of different ages and sizes with rather conclusive results. However, no link to these studies is available. Other testimonials claim that the product builds muscle and increases firmness, but none pertain to weight loss.
The abdominal muscles are the smallest group of muscles in the body. Working out this muscle group will therefore not allow you to effectively burn enough calories for weight loss. Note that a normal person weighing around 85 kg burns only 5 calories per minute while doing intense sit-ups. The same amount of time spent working your lower body muscles, such as those worked on an elliptical machine, will burn at least twice as many calories. We owe it to ourselves to provide you with realistic results so that you can reach your weight loss goals.
PROS
Sport-Elec is a recognized brand
Integrated pads (electrodes)
Allows to firm and tone the abdominals
4 pre-recorded programs
30 adjustable intensity levels
CONS
Does not allow weight loss
Cannot be used by someone who has a pace maker
No information on the amount of electricity transmitted to the body
Not for people with a waist size greater than 110 cm
BOTTOM LINE
The Sport-Elec belt is not a proven weight loss product. The product is designed to tone and firm the skin, but in no way can help you achieve your weight loss goal. All the feedback on Sport-Elec points to firmness and muscle strength. So if these are your main goal, you may indeed consider buying an electrostimulation belt, otherwise consider cardio machines.