Slendertone Exercise Belt...

[Kathy5 0]

HELP! Second inquiry. Has anyone used the Slendertone EMS belt to reduce their ABS/STOMACH/WAIST? Is it safe for lap band users? For those who do not know what EMS is (as I didn't when I first was introduced to the concept) it is a exercise system approved by the FDA that uses electronic pulses to contract musles which in turn helps you to reduce inches. I havn't tried it yet as I am a little wary since the belt goes right across my stomach.

[cyndiloowho 0]

How could it be approved by the FDA? This belt is neither a food nor a drug. :eek:

Also, it is basically a cheapie version of a TENS machine. Sending electrical impulses to your fat will not work out your muscles. A TENS machine (used in physical therapy) plugs into the wall and is quite powerful. I doubt that this contraption has that much power. (does it run on batteries?)

I would call a foul on this one and look for something else.

[pta2007 3]

A TENS machine does not plug into the wall, it runs on batteries, I think that you are confused with an e-stim machine which allows you to administer IFC (interferencial current). TENS machines are often sent home with patients in order to manage their pain.

[Jachut 487]

Sorry, but the best way to reduce the size of your stomach is cardio and strength work combined - burn off the fat and do stomach work to tone and strengthen. But unless you burn off the fat, nothing is going to make much difference.

Many people already HAVE the six pack, you just cant see it.

[maryrose 2]

Hi Kathy,

Yes, believe it or not, it does work if you keep up with it.

I have been lazy about using it, but noticed after the first few weeks that I had to keep tightening up the belt.

I think the main thing was when I'm using it I'm more inclined to hold my stomach in. You pull your stomach in at the same time and work with it.

This does not work miracles, but my experience with it has been fine.