The Modern Slim of the Middle Ground

Ab Belt? I don't watch TV (don't have cable thus have no reception-- nada-- zip-- blanko) so I don't get the Infomercial channel. What do you know about these Ab belts? They remind me a little of the blow up ab-trimmer I bought back in the 80s... it was supposed to sweat the inches off I think. I don't remember it being successful.

Here's what I find online:

"...Wikipedia recognizes it as successful method of training, and also states that EMS is FDA certified. From this information I formed the opinion that EMS machines do work, yet in practice many people use them in the wrong way or not for long enough, therefore people do not reap the benefits.

Unfortunately, the traditional saying of 'You pay what you get for' is true here, as many companies have started trying to produce very cheap abs belts to beat their competition, but they have forgotten that the fundamental thing that sells an abs belt is its technology, and with cheap prices, the affect of abs belts are minimal!" ~from Ryan Fisher at Squidoo

Do Ab Belts work as a training support for runners and other athletes?

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What the Rio people forget to mention however, is that this belt alone will not give you Britney’s tummy. In order to lose the flab from your tum you need to get a good deal of aerobic exercise, as well as working your muscles. A brisk half hour walk every day, climbing the stairs and walking to the next bus stop are all easy ways to get your heart working. No matter how rock hard your muscles are, you need to get rid of the fat on top of them before you can wear those belly tops!

4/5- Sit-ups are faster but this is a lot more comfortable! " from Little Ewok

Have you tried one of the Ab Belts? What do you think? Make a good Valentine Gift? (nah, I didn't think so hehehhe)

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