Customer Reviews

Slendertone Men's Flex Abdominal Toning System Belt

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I'm sure the #1 question of everyone's mind is: DOES IT WORK???

Well, let me just say this: Yes and No. You have to be in shape to see those results. I am 20 pounds overweight, as I try to lose weight. However, when I look in the mirror and suck my stomach in, I see the ab muscles that I have never seen before. I am already in my 30th session and I know I will see more results as time goes on. If you are an average weight and want to see and strenghten your ab muscles, this should do the trick, because it STRENGHTENS your ab muscles, it doesn't just paint them on your stomach. So if you are 100 pounds overweight and expect to see rock-hard abs in a week, I wouldn't recommend this product. However, if you are trying to lose weight and/or already in good shape but have weak and underdeveloped abs, you may consider investing in this. How do I know this? This device sends vibration to your abs and has levels from 1 to 99, with 1 beaing weakest and 99 being the most intense. During the first few days, I couldn't handle the sensations over 50 as I felt like somebody grabbed me by my stomach and wouldn't let go, but now, I can easily handle vibrations over 85, which means my abs did become stronger than a month before!

Other things to consider: You will invest $150 into this and possible $15 per month on new pads as they slowly get stretched and deteriorate. With that type of investment, you can easily joiin a gym membership, if you think about it.

Bottom Line: A good buy if used properly but expensive considering the alternatives such as gym, where you can excersise your whole body, as Selndertone Flex just targets one part of the body.

I have mixed feelings about this device. I used it for a month, and it did seem to be firming up my abdominal muscles. I was up to level 70 out of the 100 possible. Not to be indelicate about this subject, but I had to stop using the Slendertone because strangely it was affecting my intestinal activity. I stopped using it for a few days and the problems went away, but came back when I started using it again. I've never had a problem with constipation before, and I can only think that using the Slendertone was causing it. I imagine that other body parts near the waist are also receiving the electric charges along with the abs, and that was the effect on me. I returned it under their 30 day money back guarantee and they refunded my money. The instruction manual says that nobody knows the long term effects of using this device, and I decided I would have to just work my abs the old-fashioned way.

This is a fantastic product, yes it does work! Be advised that the replacement gel pads are expensive and not always easily found, and depending on how carefully you handle them will determine how many uses you get out of them. The pad placement is slightly awkward and takes some time to get just right, but once you find the right spots, you'll remember that next time and not struggle. The gel pads don't place, peel, and replace well over time, so if you put them on right the first time, they'll wear much longer. The unit is well designed, quality constructed, and has a comfortable fit. If you have the commitment to use it daily, you'll see the results it promises. The flexing/buzzing sensation is easily adjusted by the intensity, not at all hurtful. Overall, I'm thrilled with this product. You can FEEL the results no matter what your weight, but to SEE the results...you need to already to be near your target weight to begin with.

Slendertone Men's Flex Abdominal Toning System Belt

If you're going to go high tech, understand what it is you're working with!

I'm writing this, becuase this product derserves a fair representation and some of the reveiws are very misleading.

I have been using this belt for a long time and also know a bit about the technology in relation to using a tens unit as well as having a decent understanding of the medical device industry.

This is not a cheap product and everything that is utilized in the manufacture of the product is in line with the grade of the tens unit I use that was made by a medical device manufacture and regulated by the FDA and recieved through insurance - Not some cheap little unit bought from a TV add. The slendertone is not cheap and it's not easy to muck up. The following items are the areas that I felt were important to review and share for consumer information.

1. The comments about the pads and how they don't stay on the belt are extremely misleading. These pads are extremely sticky; they stick perfectly fine and stay on. Continuously re-adjusting the pads on the belt will cause them to lose their adhesive. So if you're taking them on and off the belt continuously, they are of course going to lose their adhesive affect and fall off. Avoid taking them on an off and constantly re-adjusting them and you'll find they will stick just fine. Tip: The guidelines on the belt are for a standard waist size. Everyone's measurements vary, so don't necessarily go with the guidelines on the belt. Hold the belt up and identify the best positioning based on where your muscles are that you need to work out for your waist and postion the guides accordingly. You can use various adhevsives on the protective covers to figure out positioning that will work for your body.

2. The covers that are used to protect the surface of the gel that comes into contact with your skin work perfectly fine as well and are not cheap. Yes they could be improved upon, but they really don't differ from the medical grade products sold on the market. Improvements could occur with all the products. It would be beneficial for the covers to be a bit more flexible so that the cover adheres with even the slightest bend to prevent the gels from losing that valuable moisture. The more of us that write into the company about requesting this improvement, the more apt the company is in making it. Be a good consumer and do so please. Tip: To avoid moisture loss, continue to place the protective cover on the gel after use and then put the belt in a platic bag and then put the entire belt in your carrier. The plastic bag will add another barrier to keep out the drying air that will dehydrate the gel and cut down on it's adhevise properties.

3. If you're getting shocked, your pads are too old or dirty. The key is to keep them clean and moist and change them when they need changing.

4. As far as batteries go, the device is putting off a high electrical current and somehow that current has to be generated by something which is where the batteries come into play. It's not very convenient to be plugged into a wall with a cord now is it. Yes, a high electrical current is going to zap the energy out of a battery: This is why pacemakers and other devices like those use high buck specialized lithium batteries that provide longevity. So, if you want to use a device like this ab belt that does work, well then be smart about how you generate the energy. Don't buy cheap batteries. I'm not sure if lithium batteries can be used in this device, but it may be worth asking the manufacturer about that. Lithium batteries could be an expensive venture though. I personally use duracel coppertops and the energizer bunny ones at this moment; However, I'm looking for a good rechargable system that I can utilize. I've done that before with other gadgets and it's worked wonderfully. I've misplaced my charger though and now need to get a new one.

5. When it comes to changing batteries, yes that is not the easiest, but it is not over the top difficult either - You might use a swear word or two if you have large fingers, but changing the batteries takes seconds. We're so impatient these days that if something takes over a minute, we fall apart. If you're hands are too big to manuever, get someone with small hands to do it for you.

6. Mold - I would never recommend wearing this for physical activity in which you are heavily sweating. You body will deposit all the nasty stuff from your body which in turn could cause the gels to mold. The gels to remove lose skin from your body becuase they are sticky. So if you're not very tidy when you use the product, whatever particulates you transfer to the gels from your body could from your body could also mold.

Bottomline, the belt works and it is not difficult to use. It's not a shortcut and you can't shortcut with it. This is a great device for folks that have physical challenges and perhaps find regular exercise more difficult. Pair this up with some sort of exercise, good eating habits and you will get great results. Take care of it; store it properly and keep the gels clean. Change the gels when they don't seem to be generating consistent sensations. Be consistent with your use. Be smart about how to use batteries for high tech devices. The battery industry is big business. Let the battery companies know you want stronger and better batteries that last longer and they will continue to work on improving their product. Be a good consumer by telling companies what works about their product and what does not. In the meantime, enjoy that slim waste you've worked so hard to get!

I am in a wheel chair and have lost all muscle tone in my midsection. Slendertone is fantastic! I can sit up again and have real abs. Pads wear out, but a great product!

I've only had the Slendertone flex for about a dozen sessions now...but I love it. I am already at a 67 intensity, and I don't want to take it off. I am disappointed when my session is over, as I enjoy the sensations it proivded thoroughly. Be warned however, this will only strengthen your muscles, and make them more pronounced...but will not burn much or any fat, or help you lose weight. It will make your abs much much stronger, which will enable you to do more ab exercises, and that will make you lose the pounds and inches. Its an excellent supplement, and I will reccomend to anyone, but it is not a substitute for exercise when your goal is to lose weight.

I am overweight, with more than 20 lbs to lose, and I am already seeing more strength, which causes more motivation. This makes my normal exercise easier. I have a wedding in 3 months, and my bride is already slender. This will help me keep going, and help me reach my goal weight.

The product seems well made, is easy to use, and fits well. The set up is fairly simple by sticking on the gell pads. The instructions should be more detailed about pad placement on the belt and on the body. You need to try a few different placements until you get it right, which is a small problem because the gel pads are somewhat delicate and do not hold up well to adhereing and then removing and readhereing to the belt itself. The gel pads, do however, seem to hold up well from adhereing and removing from my skin, just peel them off slowly and carefully. I feel a vibrating, pricking sensation when the belt is working, not really uncomfortable. I have noticed no shocking or burning sensations as noted with other brand units and no skin sensativity other than that occurring from having a sticky pad on my skin for 30 minutes. I had to turn up the intensity to 25 (1-60) before I could feel any muscle contractions. Again the instructions don't really mention this. Combined with proper diet and excersize, this product should provide results as promised.

With so many scams on the market today, it's refreshing to find a device that does what it says it will do. Make no mistake - this device requires a commitment from the user, like anything else. But if you are faithful to it and work a regular schedule, you will see some amazing results. Keep in mind, this is not a means to lose the fat that may be covering your abs. This device works the ab muscles, shapes and tones them. Losing the fat that hides those muscles, is up to you. The pads on the device last a good, long time and battery usage is reasonable. You will enjoy this device

I bought the Slendertone Flex Toning System about a month ago, and have been using it daily.
So far I haven't noticed any slimming effect on my waist, but my abdominal muscles feel harder and stronger. The product promises visible results in 8 weeks (with other exercise and diet) and I think I am on course for that.

First of all, the "belt" is really easy to use, and it can be used watching tv, or reading. I don't recommend moving about too much as you use it, as it can sometimes be painful. There are no cables or anything tripping you up or restricting movement.

The "cons" of this system are minor, but kinda irritating. First of all, it's battery operated. The battery holder has been inexplicably badly designed, and it's a real effort to insert and remove batteries. Let me just say that I'm pretty technological, so it's not a problem from that point of view, but if you have normal man-sized fingers, the opening is tough to manipulate. while this is a minor irritant, it won't stop you using the machine, rather it just delays you by a minute each time.

While this otherwise might not be a serious problem, the second irritant of the belt is that it eats batteries. The pre-supplied batteries don't even last one session! Buy a good brand of batteries, or even better, get yourself some rechargeable batteries, like I did. More initial expense but will save you big time in the long run.

those irritants aside, I can recommend this system for anyone who is looking to get toned around the abdominal area. Be warned though: this is not a miracle cure; you're not going to lose your gut by watching tv and using this system 20 minutes a day. It has to be used in conjunction with healthier food choices and an increase in your daily exercise.

I bought this product through Amazon from a seller called Young Zebra. I paid $97 dollars not including postage, and it's been well worth it. I would recommend both seller and product to a friend.

DO NOT buy Slendertone products from SlendertoneUSA and/or Slendertone.com! First of all, their prices are up to $50 higher per item that what is offered on Amazon and other retailers. Next, the product will take up to three weeks to get to you. Finally, their customer service is the absolute worst I have ever experienced.

SlendertoneUSA is not the manufacturer of Slendertone products. The products are manufactured in Ireland and they work well. SlendertoneUSA is just one of the US distributors of Slendertone products. I learned this the hard way. I ordered the Flex belt via Slendertone.com, then saw it offered on Amazon.com for half the price. When I called Slendertone customer service to cancel the order, they wouldn't take no for an answer, told me they'd match Amazon's price and upgraded my product from the Flex to the System Abs (a better product). Two weeks later, I received the wrong product (the Flex)and my credit card was charged at the inflated Slendertone.com price.

I have contacted their customer service four times now and two months later, have yet to receive the System Abs (the product they promised). It took three calls to find a supervisor (who was rude and unhelpful)and when I took the trouble to write an email of complaint, I got a generic, automatic response.

Slendertone USA has the worst customer service department I have ever encountered. After eight weeks of dealing with them, I have yet to receive the product I was promised. Meanwhile, I am being billed for a product I cancelled.

NEVER order any Slendertone Products from Slendertone.com! Believe me, you will regret it!