You'll be wondering if this piece of hardware is worth investing in to shed your holiday flab? Yes, although nobody but you is likely to feel the benefit unless you lay off the chips and soda from now on. I've been using this device for the better part of eight weeks, racking up more than 22 hours of strength training.
With almost no change in my diet, I've started to notice my hanging gut recede, at least by half a centimeter. When I suck my stomach in, the effect is so pronounced that it looks as if I don't have much of a belly at all.
Again, this isn't because ab toning is making me lose weight, but because there's more muscle behind it to pull the fat in. It's all anecdotal evidence, too, but I'm certainly going to persist with this to see how far I can go.
Here's the downside, at least for now: Slendertone Connect isn't yet available in the US, and the firm has yet to respond to my queries about that situation changing. But if you're in dire need of a way to jumpstart your own revolution, there are few easier ways.
Sign up. Confessions of an ab-toning addict I expected the Slendertone Connect to be expensive flim-flam, but my shrinking stomach disagrees. Cooper Sponsored Links. All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company.
Some of our stories include affiliate links. Our System Range of products is supplied with a rechargeable battery. Each charge should last approx sessions. The life of the battery itself is approximately 2 years — similar to a cell phone. To prolong the life of your rechargeable battery, always let the power run down fully before recharging the battery.
All Slendertone Garments e. Leave to dry naturally on a flat surface — do not tumble dry or leave on a heater or radiator. This is a safety feature — we are required to re-set the intensity levels to zero in order to avoid any 3rd party receiving a stronger stimulation than their muscles are used to.
This feature allows you to set the intensity to the best level for you, each time you use your Slendertone product. If you have any of the following illnesses, you should not use a Slendertone EMS product. These are outlined at the beginning of our manual. If you have any concerns not mentioned here, or addressed by the manuals, we strongly recommend that you consult your doctor before using a Slendertone EMS product. You must wait at least 6 weeks after giving birth and 3 months after a caesarean before using a Slendertone EMS product — this is to allow all scar tissue etc to heal fully before exercising the muscles.
We would also recommend that you consult your doctor if you have any concerns. However, some people have experienced mild skin irritation following use of a Slendertone EMS toning device.
If this occurs, allow your skin to return to normal before using your device again. Then ensure you cleanse your skin with water dry your skin afterwards before using your product again. If the irritation persists, you should cease using your Slendertone product. And we recommend that you consult a doctor if you have any concerns about an allergic reaction. This is like to result from the belt being positioned too low on your body and triggering the sciatic nerve. Please re-position the belt so that it is around your waist and your belly button is in the middle of the square pad.
No — you should only feel the tingling on the body part you are toning. This is likely to be resolved by repositioning your Slendertone EMS toning product on your body. Refer to your manual for information on where to position your product. Does it work? Will it hurt? What is EMS and how does it work? Are there any ill effects from using EMS stimulation over long periods of time?
Slendertone System Abdominal Toner. The small pads should be centered between your hips and ribs on each side of your body. Fasten the belt to the rear of the body.
Press and hold down the "On" button for two seconds to turn on the belt. Adjust the intensity by using the up and down arrow keys on the control panel. When you feel your ab muscles contract, stop at that intensity level. You may feel a slight tickle as the muscles contract. The manufacturer recommends a minimum intensity level of 15 for your first session. You may increase the intensity level at any time during your session. Wait for your session with the Slendertone System for Abs to end.
The device automatically shuts off after 30 minutes. For optimal results, you are recommended by the manufacturer to use the Slendertone System for Abs five days a week for 30 minutes.
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