The Slendertone Trial Begins… Day one

Richard reported, “I started on program one and quickly had the power on 40. The default first program a 20 minute work out was very good and I felt like I was doing a lot of sit ups. I will be going to the next level tomorrow as I feel I could have done more time and more reps.”

Matt says, ” First impressions of the product was that the packaging made the product feel really classy. I didn’t realise that the pads need replacing after only 30 sessions, I only realised after I found the sales leaflet inside the outer-packing.

The first time I set it up I put the pads on the wrong way round, I’m never very good at reading instructions, I usually don’t bother and try and work it out out myself.

A few years ago I had tried a friends abs belt and I didn’t like the sensation, the belt seemed to jolt your entire stomach periodically which was not pleasant, this made me a bit hesitant about using the Slendertone abs system. After a few minutes using the Slendertone system I found the sensation was a sort of gradual vibrating feeling, It was a nice surprise and was definitely a nicer sensation than the abs belt I had used before. I started off with a lower number just to get used to it as I was a bit unsure, I gradually built it up to about 40 and did a 20 minute session, I didn’t feel uncomfortable at all afterwards. The next morning I thought I could see a difference already! Maybe its just wishful thinking, but I will definitely continue using it.

Rachael reported, “Well, Iast night was the first experience of my slendertone belt was strange but effective!

Before I started using the Slendertone belt I had already been progressing my abdominal muscle strength by following various abdominal workouts at the gym. I believe in using a variety of abdominal resistance work to progress my abdominal strength so that you are always testing the body, by forcing it to learn new movements and levels of resistance. I also believe in toning all of your abdominal muscles (inner and outer), so that you’re stabilizing muscles are utilized as well.

I started my work out on programme 2, level 28 on the right and left side of my stomach. I felt like my stomach muscles were being forced to contract, with my left side contracting more than my right! This I didn’t understand because I had both sides on the same level! I also found that I naturally felt like I had to stand up whilst I was using the belt, and if I sat down, my body naturally felt like it wanted to sit upright whilst I also wanted to hold my stomach strong using my inner core muscles. Afterwards I the skin on my stomach felt slightly sore, but I was enthusiastic to use it again on a higher level.”

I have to admit I was bit worried and slightly nervous about using this toning belt. I had never tried anything like this before and was not sure whether I’d enjoy the sensation. After watching everyone eagerly putting their Slendertone System-Abs, (which was incredibly amusing!), I plucked the courage and with a helping hand from my work buddy Ashley I switched it on.

I absolutely loved the sensation and could feel it was really working around my abdominal area. I had it on for twenty minutes on level 25 and there were no negative after effects (another of my worries). The toning belt was incredibly easy to use, completely comfortable. Slendertone also have a great instruction book with a diary/chart to keep to help track your performance, which is actually very handy.

After using it, I went off to the gym and I was thinking to myself, “If I can get a flat tummy and combine this with excersise, hopefully I’ll be fit and in shape by November for my holiday!” Anyway, I’ll keep you posted. I’m going to crank it up to the next level next time.