The Slendertone Abs8 belt is super easy to wear and supports your body even while walking or jogging. HealthmateForever manufactures a range of TENS EMS combination units, along with a number of innovative accessories. We have chosen our top 7 ab belts following testing with 5 different people in our office over a 4 week period (Edit: We have then continued to test and added new editions where appropriate).

The Food and Drug Administration has cleared the units as both safe and effective and independent studies have shown that most users receive definable benefits after utilizing the unit for the full 6 to 8 weeks. Do this five times a week for eight weeks and clinical trials show that 100% of users will have firmer abs. Increase the level gradually and feel the sensations shifting towards sudden tight muscle contractions.The other thing that immediately concerns us with these (and the above two are only examples of many) is that they are making claims about toning, tightening and strengthening muscles. The Flex Belt is FDA-approved to support its claims to help with midsection firmness and weight loss. It’s not going to be a miracle cure for a big tummy; it’s more like another arrow in your quiver – and an easy one to do.

If you look closely at the photo you’ll see the controller looks almost identical to the Slendertone product below. If you’re considering a muscle stimulator to add to your workout routine to get flatter abs and a slimmer tummy, you’ll need to know what the benefits and negatives are associated with it. A low voltage electrical current is sent from the device to a series of pre-positioned electrodes (over the abs). The Ab Flex belt can be worn under clothing and you can carry out active tasks whilst wearing it if you so wish.In the former Soviet Union, elite athletes saw 30% to 40% improvements in strength, which suggests this form of stimulation may be more effective than exercise alone. After turning on the device, you will feel a tingling sensation and then muscle contractions, but it is not uncomfortable, and it is long enough for larger users. Simply place it around your waist and you’ll be doing the equivalent of an abs workout, even if watching the TV or reading a book. Not only does it work, it has 6 different modes with 10 levels of intensity and is one of the easiest to use belts we tested.