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48 of 50 found the following review helpful:
 Secret to the Gel Pads Jan 26, 2010
By T. Ford
"Coach"
If you notice almost all of the negative reviews for these type products are from people who have NOT used the product. I am am exercise physiologist and I know the products work - as long as your expectations are reasonable. They will strengthen your abdominal muscles and obliques - they will NOT trim the fat from your waist.
A single charge of the batteries lasts for 20-30 sessions. In three months of use 5 days a week, I have charges mine 3 times.
The stimulation is intense at high levels. The thicker your abdominal fat pad the lower the intensity of the stimulation will be for you. I am currently out of shape and have about a 1" abdominal fat pad - 75 is pretty intense.
SECRET - The gel pads do wear out in about one month - but, if you will do the following they will last at least three months and still be in good shape. Make sure you put the plastic covers back on the pads immediately after use. Before each use, wet your fingers with warm water and wet the gel surface - this will maintain the water level in the gel for months of use.
Use the belt. It will not work on the shelf. It takes at least 30-60 days to begin to see (feel) the results. If you use it the abs will come.
If you really want to SEE the newly developing abs, you MUST loose the fat. Stick to a healthy diet with portion control.
My only complaint is with the connection between the control unit and the belt. It is flimsy and I expect it to break too soon. I often get screen error I think are related to this connection. But if I firm up the connection and restart the unit it works like new.
22 of 23 found the following review helpful:
 Time well spent. Feb 22, 2009
By Phillip A. Durousseau Sr.
"Putting in Work!"
I purchased this piece of equipment so that I could work on my abs effectively. I am in the military, so we already have a pretty hard-core work environment. But my abs seemed to be lacking. I purchased this item mostly on a whim, just to see if it was worth its weight.
Well, after a month of operation and following the workout manual, I have found that it is pretty damn effective. Obviously as with any product, you cant be obese and throw this on expecting all your problems to be over. But if you are doing some sit ups and crunches on your own, using this before bed makes a big difference.
I will continue using this product, and recommend it to others.
37 of 42 found the following review helpful:
A definite improvement over previous model Sep 21, 2008
By Colonel Panic
I reviewed the previous Slendertone belt, and indicated there that I was going to try this one out. I am glad I did. The programming and intensity range of controls is vastly improved, and the recharge-ability of the device is a true plus. I have been using the unit for approximately three weeks, and it has definitely helped me to restart an exercise program after several months off due to illness. Because the controls are much less bulky, the unit is easier to wear under clothing, and much easier to exercise with while wearing. I am not quite sure why one of the reviewers is so negative on this device. Right now, I am using it an intensity of "40," and i clearly get quite an involuntary muscular workout from it. My wife has commented that she can see the involuntary reactions while the muscle stimulation is working. Granted, I lost a lot of wight while ill, and at 6'3" and 162 pounds, the belt doesn't have to reach "far" in order to stimulate my abs.
I would knock off a half star because of the proprietary connector between the recharger plug and the controller. I recently went on a trip, and I left the wall plug at my hotel. Fortunately, the battery lasted for several days after recharging, and so I had no problem waiting for the hotel to ship the plug back to me. But if I had lost it for sure, I would have been SOL. I contacted Slendertone customer support, and a week later, they still have not responded to my request for a replacement plug.
18 of 19 found the following review helpful:
Hard to believe, but this thing actually works Jan 24, 2009
By J. Northrup
"TrueJim"
I know it sounds hard to believe, but if you're already in semi-reasonable shape, this thing actually works. This is one of those products where you tend to think, "Well if this kinda gizmo actually works, why doesn't EVERYBODY already know about it?" I think one reason may be that it probably doesn't work if you really do have a big-fat gut. But if you're like me and only have a layer of fat on your gut (maybe an inch thick? not gobs of fat probably), this gizmo really is able to zap and exercise your abdominal muscles through the fat.
Here's my story: too much business travel got me up to about 163 pounds at 5'7" (male); spent 4 months on the treadmill (and The Abs Diet) getting that down to about 153 pounds (I was doing weights too, so I was gaining muscle mass, hence the slow weight loss). I have a "stiff" spine due to a youthful illness so I can't do crunches. After reading other Amazon reviews that say this gizmo really works, I decided to give it a whirl. Two weeks later (still doing weights and treadmill) I've dropped 4 pounds and I can feel (still under a layer of fat) how strong my ab muscles are getting.
This has me really motivated to lose the final layer of fat on my gut. In the few more weeks that'll take me, I should have some nice abs waiting to greet me.
I highly recommend this device as a useful part of a regular exercise and diet program.
23 of 27 found the following review helpful:
Really Like It Feb 07, 2008
By Sally S.
So far it was worth my money. It's easy to use and you can really feel it working. I've only been using it about two weeks but I've already lost 5 pounds and people have been asking if I've lost weight. It doesnt take much dedication so that's a plus as well.
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