Slendertone System Abs Belt for Men

This system seems to be working very well. I have found the odd occasion when I have to reposition the belt and/or pads on it, to ensure it contacts the right part of my tummy, but other than that no negatives really.

The pads need to be in the right place to contact and contract the muscles at the same strength. Sometimes if I have it a bit off then my side will contract more strongly than the middle etc. Slightly repositioning solves this and it's not overly critical - just something to know/be aware of when you buy/use one..... I'm getting better at putting it on right first time though!

Other than that, it's great to use - pretty comfy to sit and watch TV with it on and more importantly means I get to do something to the muscles that I would perhaps not do otherwise. Let's be real - items like this are for those who want to tone up without the 'effort' of crunches etc and it's working a treat.

Various settings from 20 - 40 mins and you adjust the power/strength setting on the handset.
I found that I increased this a fair bit over the first 2 weeks and then aim to increase it by 5+ units each time I use it, but this has slowed to 2-3 steps in the last few (being at level 85 out of 99) and on the 30 min program. Moving to the 40 minute advanced prog next.
Is a bit of a 'pain' to have to step up the individual units 1 by 1 as you increase the power after switching it on, could it not remember the highest point you finished on and 'warm up' to that from a slightly lower setting when you start? ...... or allow you to set it in reverse before commencing - i.e. from 99 downwards to 80, rather than having to start at 1 to increase to 80 ..... ?
and - not sure why it needs the left and right to be controllable separately for strength - not sure who would want to do one side more than the other?

Definitely seeing a slimmer mid-section with more shape than previously and feeling stronger too.

The sticky pads are so far working fine - so not sure when to expect to need new ones, but other reviewer suggested using 'rubbing alcohol' to recondition the pads 'stickiness' - so will try that when the time comes. Though yet to find where you get this from and how to actually use it ..... rub on by hand is it??!

So all-in I am impressed:
It works.
It's comfortable to use.

Few minor niggles with getting the position right [I'm getting used to that though]....
.... and setting the power.
I only seem to get around 3 x 30 minute sessions per charge and not sure if that's normal? Maybe it depends on how long a session you have with what power setting? But charging is quick and easy, like doing your mobile, so no big deal.

I am in generally good shape but was looking for a way to supplement my exercise routine with this product - foucssing specifically on the abdominal area. I've only had it for a couple of weeks and it seems to be working. This is no substitute for a work out - but it does appear to tighten the muscles in the area and in addition by makeing you aware of the area similarly has a a positive impact. I'm happy I bought it even though I was a bit sceptical prior to buying it. I don't believe in 5 minute miracles. This is a good product.

A friend bought this a while back and I had a go and was pretty impressed, although I did doubt if it was worth the money. I finally bought one about 2 or 3 weeks ago and have been using it daily since. It's perfectly comfortable to wear and does enable you to do other things whilst using it.

I'm a student and I often use it in the evenings whilst doing work. I even wore it the other day whilst I went to the corner shop to get some milk, it's not at all noticeable under a coat, although if you have it on a high setting you might get some odd looks when you tense up every 4-5 seconds!

Positioning is a bit hit and miss, if you have it over your ribs or hip bones you get a tingling all along them, which isn't particularly uncomfortable but means it's not doing what it's supposed to. However I turn it on to around 25-30 and then pause it and re-adjust and have no further problems.

As for results, I've only been using it as I say about 2-3 weeks but there's definitely some improvement. My abs are getting more defined and as a rock climber it has helped to build up core strength.

The battery is good for about 3 or 4 half hour sessions before recharging. The adapter between the unit and plug for recharging looks like it will break if you're too rough with it but so far I've had no problems.