The Flex Belt
A revolutionary toning tool approved by the FDA.
BACKGROUND
The Flex Belt is the only Abdominal Toning system approved by the FDA for toning, firming and strengthening the stomach muscles. By wearing the belt for just 30 minutes each day, the devices promises to give you a more sleek and defined look in your abdominal region. What appears to be almost like a dream come true comes from the Flex Belt's ability to demand nothing from you. You simply wear it and the device stimulates the nerves in your stomach that force your muscles to contract and relax. This Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS) technology is the same kind of technology that is used by physical therapist for patients who are unable to move their muscles themselves.
PRO
- It has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration
- The Flex Belt uses a medical technique, EMS, that is clinically proven to stimulate and tone muscles
- A convenient way to get in a quick abdominal workout
CON
- May not fit every waist size
- The promise of the Flex Belt to work its magic without any physical effort on the wearer’s part is a bit exaggerated
- No mention that a sound diet and additional total-body workouts will also help develop great abdominal muscles
DIET and EXERCISE
There are no additional dietary or exercise suggestions when using the Flex Belt. The user may find more effective results when following a sound diet plan and a daily exercise routine. Since the Flex Belt does not increase your heart rate or tone other areas of your body, engaging in additional forms of exercise is necessary to achieve overall fitness.
USAGE
You can wear the Flex Belt whenever you want: at work, at home, while you're exercising or making dinner. The belt contains three gel-pads that are pre-positioned around your core region. The pads cover the central abdominals and the external oblique muscles. When the belt is operating, it stimulates these main muscle groups, which then send nerve signals to other neighboring muscles so that they relax and contract as well. It is the constant relaxing and contraction that tones the muscles and gives them more definition and strength.
The user will feel a mild sensation along their abdominals while the Flex Belt is in use. The user controls how powerful the sensations can be. The intensity goes from level 1 to 100. As strength develops, the intensity should be increased.
It is recommended to wear the Flex Belt for 30 minutes each day for 4 - 8 weeks, or until intended results are seen. In order to maintain strength and tone, the user should then wear the device 2-3 times each week. The gel pads need to be replaced after 20 - 30 sessions.
CONCLUSION
It sounds a bit too good to be true: Get great abs while you cook dinner or take a nap. But that is the promise of the Flex Belt, the only FDA approved abdominal workout belt that is meant to tone, strengthen and firm up abdominal muscles. From Jerry Rice to Weight Watcher's and fashion magazines, many are heralding this apparent incredible invention for being the dream product for any lazy exerciser.
Just remember that all it may do is firm your abs. If you don't do any other kind of physical activity or if you eat cupcakes all day, don't ask for your refund back if you're not noticing a six-pack on your torso.
Common Misspellings
flexbelt, felx belt, exercise belt, flex belts
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I've been using this for two weeks now and it's great. My abs feel stronger and my back actually feels better now. Now only if i could get rid of the fat on my stomach i can show off my six pack, LOL
my abs are sore, like i did 500 sit ups the other day. I've never done 500 sit ups in one day. Most is like 375. They feel stonger. Is this for real? i guess if Jerry rice says it is and my abs are telling me they are it has to be.
one week and I can totally tell that it's working. My abs are stronger and more defined. The best part is, i use it while i run. like killing two birds with one stone.
After reader the comments, I'm not sure if I should get it or not? Some parts sound good, but then some don't.
this is awesome, totally amazing. Feels weird at first but you get used to it.
Shira, your comments make me think that you ordered a knockoff from eBay for $40 like TMW. That's what you get for ordering crap from eBay. TheFlexBelt by Slendertone is the only commercial EMS device approved by the FDA. Christi looked all over the FDA website and couldn't find any information about the FlexBelt by Slendertone? Well you must be a complete moron because I found it on Google in one second. Here is the link . Check out the second to last Q&A and you will see that this product is the only FDA cleared EMS device. Here is the truth; this product is endorsed by Jerry Rice. Yes the football hall of famer from the San Francisco 49ers. It’s also been endorsed by major magazines and news organizations. The only people that probably don’t like it are fat women that eat 10K calories a day and thought that this product would make them lose all their fat. Sorry ladies, you need to have some discipline and work ethic for that to happen.
shira, did you buy that product used or what baby
I love this product. I've used it for 2 weeks now with great results.
I am NOT expecting to lose weight with it, just to tone my abs with out doing back injuring sit ups and crunches.
I have the newer version with the rechargable remote -no batteries needed.
I purchased it off of HSN website and it's currently $129 with flex pay options. (HSN return policy is easy and has no restocking fee- Although I won't be returning mine!)
I would recommend this to anyone wanting to strengthen thier core, and to people with lower back problems.
When I went to physical therapy for my lower back issues they used this same technology, so I was confident in my purchase even before I recieved it!.
Hope this helps anyone who is on the fench about this product. : )
I just purchased this product on ebay for $40 new in package, wish I would have read this website first. At least I didn't pay the $199.00 for it, also the gel pads are on ebay for less than $8. We'll see if it works...I'll post again to let ya know.
That product is just a gimmick. I am very disappointed.
I FOUND THIS REPORT ON LINE AT THE FDA SITE
BIO-MEDICAL RESEARCH LTD/SLENDERTONE DISTRIBUTION SLENDERTONE SLENDERTONE FLEX BELT back to search results
Lot Number 2401-9605 PART
Patient Outcome Other;
Event Description
I recently purchased a slendertone women's flex abdominal toning sys belt. I read the entire instruction booklet and used the prod three times. On the third use, the battery light indicated low battery and then suddenly while i was wearing the slendertone belt, the unit made a huge "pop" sound and sent a large ems signal to my abdomen. It felt like a burn to my left side. As the explosion impact of the batteries was so great, i ripped off the belt immediately. With the belt off, i looked at the screen on the main unit of the belt and it had an error message on the screen. I hit the power button and the item would not turn back on. I took the batteries out of the unit and they were oozing acids - alkaline - which poured out onto my hand and blanket. The batteries were hot. Could you imagine how i felt at those moments. Totally shocked and stunned! now i have acid on my hand from the batteries and my left side is still burning from the ems pulse the unit sent to my abdomen. After 30 mins of not wearing the belt, my left side still had a burn sensation and a large red mark. I hope the fda would investigate the claims and distribution of the slendertone women's flex abdominal toning system belt as i feel it is not safe. Frequency: 3 uses. Dates of use: 2008. Reason for use: firm abs.
Beware of the FlexBelt! It is far more expensive than what it is worth. I put it on high settings and still didn't get the soreness or burning you get after a good ab workout.
It claims that you can pay as little as $7.95 for shipping, but that is "greyed out" and you are forced to get the expedited shipping of $15. When I sent back the belt in the exact same packaging and way it came, it only cost me $5.80.
Then, the FINE PRINT is... "Any order can be returned for a 100% refund within 60 days from the date you place your order. No questions asked. A restocking fee of $7.95 plus expedited shipping charges will apply to all returns."
100% refund?! Yeah right! What part of $7.95 restocking plus expedited shipping charges is 100%?? They know you're going to send back the belt (or they hope you forget about it and don't send it back within the 60 days) -- so they try to milk as much money on the front and back end as they can!!
I looked on FDA website and they do not have this product anywhere onthe website. Not sure if the claims of FDA Approved is correct.
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