1.3.2012

You know, people get caught up in the quest of vanity. There are many reviews here that state that this product maybe doesn't do everything for you but let me tell you about my experiences with it... I bought this purely on a whim, that whim being that I was always enamoured by the adverts I saw whilst perusing the late night shopping channels as a child, predominately the Family Quiz Channel (or Challenge, as it is now known) after a healthy bought of Richard O'Briens Crystal Maze. I always thought "Hey, this seems like a great product. If they can give you washboard abs like this then why does everyone not simply use this instead of exercise..." I was a child.I could not see the benefits of a healthy body and knew very little of the adult world of chasing after buses for work that were perplexingly early (oft coming in-between the allotted times that were given; although the state of english transportation is another yarn far too long to ponder about here). Anyway I digress; I was eager to purchase this product for the majestic price of £49.99 and see if my childhood innocence could hold up to the ideals of telemarketing's finest... I clicked the button and lo' it was on it's way to me using the fabled Super Saver Delivery. I waited the allotted time and it turned up... despite a kerfuffle at the local postal office; needless to say like a young Link I held it above my head in pleasure. Now, about my current fitness. I am not a fat man, do not get me wrong. I hang out in places that I do not like (not in a way in which you'd find me at a nearby Iceland) but in general my body is not too displeasing - Often being described as Rolf Harris in his finer years. I tried the belt. It's a tad sticky and if you are slightly 'Hang-y' you can see the belt pull away at the flab when you remove it... just a hint and what you or I should be looking to rid ourselves of. But yes, the belt is a strange contraption. it feels sort of akin to getting a stomach massage off of an over-amorous caterpillar but needless to say it is a odd sensation at best. I enjoyed it for a while and being the sadist that I am quickly maxed out the power level to over 9000... The product works well and needless to say I found my life improving in ways I could not imagine. I began waking earlier to use the belt. I was more alert I could feel the presence of those around me, constantly seeing if they had noticed this body of an adonis forming before them. I was kinder. More upbeat. The belt you could say does more than it says on the tin. I have been in a mood of grandeur since obtaining this belt. I mean come on. Feeling better about yourself has always been man's goal and finally I can do it without using my lightening fast wit and sarcasm to put underlings in their place. Just the other day in fact a mere mortal pushed in front of me in the Self Service line at the local Sainsbury's and in surprise to myself, I uttered not a word and instead happily let him forward in his tireless quest to buy a pineapple and lube (although I know not what he planned to do with the aforementioned items). And this is when I found out the true power of the belt. You see, it has been mentioned in previous reviews that this is not a "fix-all" belt. If you are flabby prepare for that to not change but know this; Underneath that layer of flab, that shall almost indefinitely stay that way until your dietary habits change, there are two things... Abs of steel... and a heart of gold. I'm not sure which one to attribute to the belt itself but remember for some self image is everything... for me, at least, it is something to be proud of... finally as I stuff my face with Camembert I can rest assured this god-like belt has given me maybe not the power of a muscular physique but what is there is being held in just a tad better than before and for me... This product was worth every penny. I give it a rating of Three Thumbs Up. Good work and goodnight SlenderTone. And remember - You stay classy San Diego.

6.12.2013

DOES IT WORK?A friend of mine bought me a very cheap ab belt a few years ago as I was doing a lot of ab exercises and had a '4-pack' but was struggling with the lower abs and couldn't get to the 6- or 8- pack. That one actually worked amazingly well for a 10 quid product. It did die within a few months, however. But it gave me had high hopes for this one bought when I'm trying to get back into shape.And this one works, and works VERY WELL. It is difficult for me to believe but within about 3 days I saw small but still significant results. My abs were noticeably harder though still invisible; especially the sides (obliques?) were suddenly there when they seemed to have disappeared.After 2 weeks I can see my abs once again, even though I still have a bit of fat on the only tummy.Having read the other reviews it seems like these products don't work for everyone. I can only say it definitely is working great for me. The contractions from this machine are very powerful by the time you reach full power, this can be a strong sensation. It's not pain per se but some might find it very uncomfortable; I personally like the sensation as it really lets you know that it is working.THE PRODUCTThe system consists of a belt, to which you stick 3 'gel' electrode pads and then attach a controller that slots into the belt. The system is expensive but you certainly get a good product out of the box, with two sets of batteries, two sets of gel electrodes.The belt itself well made and seems like good quality; I am right in the middle of the range but it seems like it would fit quite thin to quite large people.The electrode gel pads themselves are a bit annoying as they are very sticky, smell slightly like a hospital, and do get damaged / wear. They stick on one side to the belt and then also stick to your skin to ensure a good connection.There are three electrode pads: one large which goes in a fixed position in the centre of the belt and covers your main abdominal muscles and two slightly smaller that are movable to cater for larger / smaller waists, to do your side muscles.When removing the belt, if you just pull the whole thing off, there is a good chance the pads will come off the belt and stay stuck to you. This is very, very easily solved by pulling the belt off slowly from the sides and with a thumb on one corner of each side-pad; then once they are free, with both thumbs on a corner of the centre pad. Other people have commented that using lotion or moisturiser before using the belt helps with this as well; I have not tested this as removing the belt has not been a problem for me.WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE?At lower intensity levels it feels like a tingling on the surface of the skin which doesn't actually cause a muscle contraction. Not painful but strange. As you crank it up the tingling gets stronger and changes into more of a gentle cramping sensation in the muscles. If you turn it up too high it is most definitely painful as the gentle cramping turns into a severe cramping and you feel like you will pull a muscle. But it's very simple - only turn it up to a level where you are comfortable.It doesn't work constantly but just for a few seconds at a time, building up to a peak and then reducing again, with a couple of seconds rest, and then repeating. Much like the rhythm of doing crunches.I actually quite enjoy the sensation but it is off course a little strange at first.OVERALL VERDICTIt's not a cheap product but the results are really quite amazing (if anything like the ones I have seen). I highly recommend.Do bear in mind that, once you have bought the product, you will probably need to keep changing the electrodes every month or so and they are not cheap. For me, the belt and ongoing expense of buying the electrodes is completely worth it.

3.2.2014

I've had this for two days so far — I'll provide my first impressions, and if I remember to do so, I'll write a follow-up review in 4-6 weeks' time.The start-up instructions were pretty clear and easy to follow. I had no problems assembling it. It also comes with a carrier-case, which is quite nice.One thing that could be clearer is how to start the program — the instructions for assembly are great, but when it comes to first use they are a bit vague. Having pressed the 'on' button, I wasn't quite sure what I had to do next in order to get it started. As it turns out, you then have to increase the electrical current on each side until you're comfortable. I worked this out myself,

9.1.2013

I bought this belt in the New Year lightning deals for £50. This is the first product of this type that i have ever used. I am currently trying to eat healthily and exercise 3-4 times a week at my local gym. I didn't expect the belt to have much effect, but have always wanted to try them.Firstly, i was very impressed to see two sets of pads and batteries included with the unit. I'm not sure how long the pads will last as they do get very sticky after use, but they seem to be holding up pretty well after 2 weeks use. It would be nice to get at least a couple of months use out of each set as i do think replacement pads seem expensive (around £10 i think). The belt is fairly easy to use,

22.12.2011

Hi there,I have had this belt for about 4 years. I used it in my early 30's the first time around and it really does tighen your stomach muscles. You feel sore after using it (like having done a load of sit ups) for the first couple of weeks - really showing it is doing something. But you need to keep cranking up the power on the device to maintain results - you can plateau and not increase your results if you stick at the same level. Towards the end of the first 6 months I used it the first time around I was almost maxing out the intensity level to keep getting gains - and at really high levels it is quite a strong sensation, almost like someone pushing a fist into your stomach - but as they say no pain no gain!

5.2.2013

I have grown up with Slendertone. The old school 'gym body 8' and 'top tone 12' It was only a matter of time before the more convenient all in one belt came along.So lets talk about this. As with the vintage machines, this works well. The only one advantage of the multi pads being that you can be the boss where you want a contraction, however, the pads of these are cleverly placed to target the abdominal 'corsetry'It is very convenient and in all honesty not really noticeable under a jumper, I would recommend to use whilst relaxing however, not walking the dogI would recommend 1 day on one day off. Abdominal recovery is important.Your rectus abdominis (commonly known as 6 pack)

8.3.2009

I was very sceptical about this product but after swimming, running & circuit training sessions for a large part of my life with no six pack I was willing to take the chance. Within days I had a noticable toned stomach & now about 6 weeks in have a nice toned stomach, very flat and rock solid abs area. I don't have the six pack but due to my hectic life style I havn't managed to wear it everyday, hoping with continued use I'll get there. I'm a very athletic individual & had no really stomach fat, & I don't think this product will do anything for someone who is fat looking to loss weight as this isn't what it's designed for. I zoomed though the programmes to the max within two weeks thanks to my years of training meaning my body was well adapted to this workout.

10.11.2013

I am a 44 year old female and I have had a Slendertone Ab Toning Belt for about 12 years. I try to use it 3-4 times a week and there are periods when I don't use it for several months. This belt really works wonders for me, i never had love handles butI notice when I haven't used it for a few months the side of my waist thickens and I lose definition. Also my tummy area again looks loose and it is surprising the difference this makes to my overall posture. Within a week of using this product again I can see a difference, I really would recommend this product it is great!!I am going to write separate reviews for these items but I just wanted to add briefly that I bought a males arm system which I have been using for two months now and so far I am not impressed at all,

18.3.2016

I managed to get one of these belts cheaply on Ebay. I'm a size 8-10 woman, I work out regularly and I was already slim before I started using it, but doing sit-ups at the gym didn't seem to be enough to give me definition as I've always carried a little belly fat around my midriff. I noticed changes immediately. The slight 'love handles' on my waist started to go after a few sessions and the general flabbiness of my abdomen became noticeably less. I've been using the belt for four weeks now and my friends have started commenting on how I've got abs! As four weeks is only half the recommended time to achieve anything substantial, I'm excited to see how I'll look after eight weeks.

14.12.2013

I still can't quite believe that I bought this but I am so so thankful that I did.I'm quite physically fit and I go to the gym/swim 4-5 times a week and eat moderately healthily, although I never had very clear abs, let alone a six pack. Since I got the Slendertone that has definitely changed. I have to be honest and say that I've never been completely dedicated to forcing myself to do crunches for 20 minutes every day, or endless situps, hence why I've never really seen results.When I got the Slendertone, the results were almost immediate. Admittedly, I still don't have a six pack but then again I've had it less than 6 weeks. It's simple to use. 20-30 minutes every day,

20.3.2014

This product definitely works!I used to have the more expensive one of the these- the belt just for women with the separate charger. But now i have this, and within 2 weeks i saw a difference.Note though that this isn't for those with a spare tyre around the belly, i'm quite slim anyway, just a bit curvy around the edges and needed some toning up- so if you're built about average slim and just have a bit of a soft belly, this will work a treat for you.it won't work if you have an actual belly hanging out there though...I'm looking very toned now- i use it about 4-5 times a week- and this is perhaps the 5th week now... good buy!OH... and just a tip, the pads don't last very long with their stickiness,

18.4.2011

love this product, i use it twice a day every day once in the morning and once before bed. visible improvement within 2 weeks.only thing i could fault about it is the pads are cold when you put them on :)3x AAA bateries will last about 2 weeks this way, im hoping that duracell's will last longer or ill end up buying rechargable batteries or something. the flex max came with 6 so its good for the first 2x sets of pads.if you only have it on a lower power im sure the batteries will last longer though.I start on about 60 then go up to 75-90 after the first 5-10 minutes depending what im feeling like, sometimes i forget though as i use it while reading a book or playing video games.

25.7.2005

Hi I purchased a Slendertone max flex for men.I thought what the heck give it a shot.I work out 5-6 days a week,and am fairly fit.so to add to my workout I purchased this.The answer is you have to work out and have a good healthy diet to see results.(Dont drink booze,that will really wreck you adbs)I have been using it a week and have notice flatter and tighter abs.I use it three times a day 30 minutes in the morning the same in the afternoon and a third in the evening,so yes work out and you will see results,I doubt it would work if you sit on the couch eating chips and dips watching TV,so if you are expecting results,and do nothing to help yourself in keeping fit forget it,it is a great aid

28.11.2013

Seriously, I've been in so much pain the external stitches had healed wellAfter various activities after 4 months I felt so uncomfortable where the internal stitches wereAround the tummy I had been cut lengthways to put my guts on table whilst disks replacedBought this during the lightening deal last Monday, the stimulation has already helped I started using on Tuesday and can only praise this amazing little machineIn helping my stomach it has also reduced the back pain, I'm not qualified to explain but I can assure with 100%I can breath again no-one could take this away from meEasy to use, I just press buttons not sure what I'm doing but it helps which is the main factWell worth giving a try

12.8.2012

I'm very pleased with this purchase, in fact it's the only product I've ever bothered to review on Amazon, simply because I believe it deserves more than 4 stars and wanted to add my 5 star review to the list. Anyone who gave it 1 star, they either must have gotten a faulty model or they weren't using it daily.I use it once a day most days and after a month, my abs are definitely more defined! I actually have obliques for the first time too :) Quite exciting. So if you use it once a day, in a month, you will definitely notice the difference. I also have mine on quite a low setting (50ish for most of the 30 min, then move it up at the end)

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