These days it is not just your abs that can benefit from an abs belt. One big innovation is that you can now get shorts which tone your behind. Keep in mind that you’ll need to lose any excess fat yourself, otherwise the electric current can’t reach the muscles to tighten them up! You can also get EMS for your pecs, arms and – well- just about anywhere else you can think of putting an electrode-filled pad.

Power towers are made for knee raises, also known as knee-ups. But they are also very versatile, and you can use them to train pretty much all of your upper body. Should you buy one? You can control this belt via an app. Latest tech from Slendertone, a top quality item. Has a big discount (at the time of writing!). Easy to clean by hand in lukewarm water (remove controller and gel pads first and allow to dry naturally) You will find some excellent value options, some have extra pads, others are sex specific. Here are your key choices:

Testing & Customers Reviews

Most specialists use ab toning belts for their bedridden patients. This tool prevents muscle atrophy and aids muscle retraining. Enhances Relaxation The results are more visible in slim users, but overweight users may also notice an increase in firmness in the abdominal area, and some weight loss when combined with diet and exercise. Slendertone products are actually among the best ab belt toners on the market. The Slendertone Abs8 Muscle Stimulation Belt uses clinically proven muscle stimulation technology, features 10 programs and 150 intensity levels. The device does the job well but the problem was with the way it was advertised. There are plenty of before and after stories from different users with different ages and fitness goals. Iused the Abs8 toning belt forfour weeks, but the truth is - I didn't use it every day. Because - in all honesty - it's difficult to have the discipline to do so with something like this. If you can really keep it up and use it every day for a month - great - but the reality is you'll probably miss a day or two (believe me, I tried!) and even if you don't, chances are you will the next month.

If you are just looking for some additional conditioning and want to do this on a real tight budget then the EM37 by Beurer is a good choice. We tested the Connect Abs belt with an Android Samsung S9 phone and the initial setup was pretty simple and intuitive. We had heard that some users had experienced issues with connectivity between their phone and their toning belt and this was a major concern for us – but we didn’t experience any issues whatsoever. We did have a fully updated operating software and ensured we had the latest version of the app and perhaps this saved us from any headaches when setting it up. Note that this is not a muscle-building device. It is meant for toning and to get firmer and more defined arms.

The belt is made to help you complete your daily training wherever you are and you’ll get further motivation and reminders through the mobile app ensuring you never miss a day. There are 3 controllers in total that provide the power to the pads so you can use all three at the same time. For the purposes of this review we only focused on the main abdominal pad but we are sure the arm/leg pads would work just as well. The controllers are charged using a 3-in-1 USB charger that comes supplied and they maintain their charge for a good few uses. We didn’t test full capacity but we were able to use each controller at least 6 times before we re-charged them. If you are not using your ab toning belt, make sure it is stored properly. For instance, please keep it in a dry and cool place with low humidity. Besides, store it in a pouch that you may get for free with the belt. The EM32 toning belt has similar features found in Abs8’s. The display and central controller are both user-friendly. The LCD screen displays five pre-set programs and 40 intensity levels for all kinds of users.

Rechargeable– Simply plug the belt in to a USB charging port and have a fully charged belt in just three hours.Slendertone says the Abs8 targets deep abdominal muscle tissue safely with pre-programmed sessions. The sessions are loaded into the belt ready to be used whenever. These programs send electronic impulses through the conductive gel pads on the belt. The charge stimulates core muscles, causing them to constrict and relax as a core exercise would. Also known as roman chairs, these benches provide an excellent surface for your crunches, sit-ups, hyperextensions, and other core-strengthening exercises. The programmes on this model are slightly different to the Abs8 and they feature 7 passive and 3 active presets. This model fits a waist size of up to 47 inches which is the highest of all Slendertone models. The grid on the pads distributes the toning pulses evenly and effectively. This maximises comfort and optimises muscle targeting.

Every electronic abs belt varies, and it is always wise to read the specific instructions before using this fitness item. However, considering the general rule, ab toning belts are worn around the waist area. Moreover, they should be worn for between 10 to 60 minutes only. Active Programmes (while doing a physical activity): 8. Endurance (with a moderate cardio activity such as active walking, jogging or using a stepper or exercise bike), 9. Beginner Crunch & 10. Advanced Crunch (to maximize your Ab Crunch training).The NextGen Muscle Stimulator is a new addition to our top 7 list – and as soon as we tested it we had no option but to put it in first place. The truth is that the abdominal muscles are some of the hardest to show and that unless your body fat percentage is below 15% and ideally below 12% then you are not going to see a great deal of muscle – even if the muscle has been well developed. Also, it is worth mentioning that using an ab toning belt alone is unlikely to achieve the results you want as you cannot target all elements of the abdominal region (including the obliques) without some form of resistance training. Recently, Slendertone have moved away from having separate products for women and men. Their latest releases are numbered, the higher you go in the number range, the more you get in the way of tech – and are all unisex too, with the separate women’s and men’s belts being slowly removed from the product line. What you get as you move up the number range is an increase in the flexibility of the tech, and extras like sport-mode, where you can exercise (crunches or just your normal cardio routine) and use EMS at the same time. You can start with a low-intensity level and gradually speed up the contractions to enjoy a fantastic performance. Also, to maximise your results, include a healthy diet and exercise in your routine. When it comes to price, the Slim Pro-VX1000 is pretty affordable compared to many similar options in the market. You can easily find yourself in an appropriate setting and fix this belt on different parts of the body.