Flex Belt Review – Does it Work? Is it Safe? Should You Buy It?

Alright so maybe you’ve seen the infomercial, an ad in a fitness magazine or one of the videos online talking about the Flex Belt. The device that claims you can get more toned and defined abs in just 6 weeks.

You’re here now because you’re wondering “does this thing work?” or “is it safe?” and that’s what I want to answer for you in this review.

You see I’ve been using The Flex Belt for a few months now and I’m just a regular guy. I’m not a fitness model, I’m not a diet nut. I just wanted to get stronger abs, and well if I got a flatter stomach and a six pack in the process there’s no harm in that either I suppose.

So take a few minutes and read through what I’ve got to say about this thing because I don’t want to over hype it. You need to put in some work to get the best results you can with this ab belt, but it does work, and you will get stronger and more defined abs if you use it consistently and make a few healthy lifestyle choices along with it.

So lets get started.

Does it Work?

This is probably the #1 reason everyone goes looking for a review of The Flex Belt. They want to know does this thing really work?

Let’s first look at the technology used to strengthen and firm your abs. Electronic Muscle Stimulation (EMS) has been used for several decades in the rehabilitation of injured and accident victims who needed assistance in regaining muscle strength.

The same technology that is used by phyisical therapists is what this device is using to tone and flex your abs. Albeit the method that the EMS signal is being sent is a bit differt using gel pads on your skin.

I’ve been using The Flex Belt for a few months now and I can say without a doubt that my abs are stronger and the fact that I started at an intensity level under 40 and am now using an intensity level over 80 that my abdominal endurance has increased.

You say, “ok that’s fine but do you have a flatter stomach? Did you get 6 pack abs?”

I don’t look like a fitness model, and I probably never will since I’m not willing to eat the strict diet and exercise as agressively as they do. However, my stomach is flatter and my abdominals are more defined then they were when I started using the belt.

What else did I change?

Well the device comes with diet planning software, which I didn’t touch. What I did do was make a concious effort to begin drinking water through out the day rather then coffee or soda. This has helped me drop any extra water weight I was carrying.

I’ve also switched out all the snacks I used to have during the day and begin to eat vegetables and fruits instead. It took some getting used to since I love my salty snacks, but I gotta tell you I feel a whole lot better.

I’m also trying my hardest not to get second helpings of dinner

The other thing I did was I began running 4 or more days a week. You don’t have to run. You could jog, bike, swim or do what ever activity you enjoy, but get out, get moving and burn some calories.

Why???

Because the one draw back of the Flex Belt is that it isn’t a weight loss device. It helps strenghten and tone muscles. In order to see those muscles and get the maximum visual results (Which is what we’re all after) you’ve got to do your part to drop the belly fat that is covering your abs.

So doing some exercise, cutting your calories and getting rid of the salty and fatty snacks will help achieve that, and of ets face it you’ll feel great too when you start making all of these changes.

Is it Safe?

The FDA has cleared The Flex Belt and all of Slendertone’s (the parent company of The Flex Belt) devices toning, strengthening and firming abdominal muscles. Now this “Clearing” doesn’t mean they’ve run any studies on it to prove it’s effectiveness. What it means is they feel it’s safe to use for this purpose.

Now if you go and wrap our belt around your head and turn it on there’s no telling what might happen, but if used as intended this EMS device is safe.

There are a few restrictions. If you’ve given birth you must wait at least 6 weeks before beginning to use the device, and if you’ve had a cesarean you must wait at least 3 months and get a doctors OK prior to using the device. Any one who has abdominal area issues, stomach or bowel issues or back issues should likely also check with their family doctor prior to using this ab belt.

Why It’s Different?

The Flex Belt has a few unique features about it which contribute to why it’s my ab belt of choice.

1 – It is one of only two devices that comes with a rechargeable battery. While all the other devices on the market take AA or AAA batteries you’ll never have to run to the store to buy batteries because you can simply plugin in the remote (which contains the battery pack) and it’s charged up in just a couple of hours.

2 – It has 50 more intensity levels then any other ab belt on the market. Why does this matter? Well for two reasons. The first is because the maximum workout you can get with this EMS belt compared to others is higher and second those of us that might have a bit more belly fat will need to start at a higher intensity level to feel the same level of flexing in our abs. So having more intensity levels to work through is a good thing.

3 – The Flex Belt has 10 different workout programs built in. This means that you’re not just using the same old EMS turns on for 3 seconds then off for 3 seconds. You have a range of workout options you can choose from with the Flex Belt. This means you’ll be able to achieve greater results and your abs will continue to benefit long after you reach the peak level of results with some other belts online.

So Buy or Don’t Buy?

The final decision is really going to hinge on if you’re willing to put the work in to get the results using this device.

• Will you use it 5 days a week?
• Will you exercise and lead a healthy lifestyle to cut down on belly fat?

If you know you won’t do what it takes to achieve the results you want, then chances are it’s not worth the money for you. However, if you’re willing to make the changes and use the belt then I say go for it. They offer a 60 day money back guarantee. So if you try the belt out and you’re not completely happy with it you can always send it back for a refund within that time period. Also I’ve got two exclusive discount offers you can use when purchasing. Both are below, just click the link for the offer you want and it will automatically be applied at the checkout page on the official site.

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