Chris starts on the Slendertone System Abs- the beer belly is trying to fight its way back

Ok so I have not posted for a fair few weeks, also not really been using the Slendertone Belt either, been a bit busy moving house and being ill.

Anyway, I found my Slendertone systems abs belt last night unpacking a few things at home, decided that I would have to start using it again. I have noticed that I have been losing shape and muscle tone on my stomach – that’s right the beer belly is trying to fight its way back.

So this morning I have used the system for 2 sessions, both times on programme 6 on setting 60, so quiet a hard session. First session was first thing this morning when having breakfast; second session was when I got to work this morning.

I am still going to the gym, but finding it’s getting really busy, but there is a new gym opening up in my town, so going to check it out soon. Also I have been running a fair amount over the last week. I have a group of friends that have started running each night after work. Will give you an update next week on progress.

Planning to use the belt everyday this week, I am sure there will be some changes, I can feel better muscle tone since this morning!

Salsa Chick steps up to the Slendertone Flex Max challenge

So this is it – the girl who’s never knowingly had a stomach muscle now has the Slendertone Flex Max. Very excitedly I opened the box and ‘prepared’ my Flex Max. Whilst normally being an advocate of instructions, I was so eager to try my Slendertone that I scanned quickly and just put it on (I promise I’ll read the instructions thoroughly before I next use it).

What’s my background? Well, I’m a Salsa dancer & teacher and whilst I eat fairly healthily, can’t resist the ‘cakes’ in the office and chocolate. I try and walk where I can and every morning do 10 minutes on a Cross Trainer or Total Gym (at home). I HATE the thought of going to the Gym and any exercise that doesn’t involve fun of some sort BUT having had a weight problem since the age of 13 have to keep on top of things. Also, I’m married to Karate Kid and he’s the epitome of discipline so is always on my case about what I eat and what exercise I do.

Some years ago, friends had a muscle stimulation ‘thing’ with pads. They tried it on me and said they’d keep it low as it was new, however, they had to turn it right up before I could feel it – not sure what that means but I’m sure it’s down to my lack of any apparent muscles in the stomach area.

Last night I put the new Slendertone Flex Max on. First it was a bit too high (I have a high waist so that’s probably why) – so I moved it down a bit so it was slightly below my waist. I tried to increase the intensity till I could feel it but it only went up to 4 – think that’s because it was my first time. That was for 20 minutes or so. Then after that, I put it on again and managed to increase it to 5 – this was a stronger feeling, again for 20 minutes. It was strange – a little bit tingly but didn’t stop me working away on a spreadsheet on my PC. J

I’m looking forward to trying again tonight – increasing the intensity and checking the position is correct, and reading the instructions of course!

Salsa Chick

Welcome entry: Karate Kid tries out Slendertone System Abs

I am more than 25 and less than 50 but still only 21. I try to keep fit and well by playing 5-a-side football, salsa dancing and now back in to my karate. Also at home I have a total gym and a cross trainer and at the weekend we try not to use the car where possible and walk. Keeping fit and trim as you get older is difficult, I like my food and beer but trying to cut back to help.

I have seen these devices advertised many times and always wondered if they would work and be better than working out and getting hot. So now is may chance to see.

We should see results in 4 weeks, we are off on holiday in ten weeks so should be looking good on the beach.

I received my Slendertone System today and initially thought it was more than an abs toner and that there would be other attachments for other areas. The instructions are quite clear but it might be worth considering marking the connections so it is easier to ensure which way up they should be connected. Also the clip is a little fiddly.

The battery is now fully charged so I will start the programme tomorrow. Another point are the different programmes to choose from and what to select, I consider my self fit and with strong stomach muscles so would perhaps go for the upper programmes but should you start at the bottom and work up? Also maybe the programmes should say how they equate to a work out ie programme 1 equivalent to doing 100 sit-ups.

We shall see, no karate tonight as my instructor has gone to America to train, any one else interested in martial arts.

Karate Kid

Before: Karate Kid front view

Before: Karate Kid Side Shot