Niamh’s fourth week using Slendertone Abs

I’m a little bit addicted to my belt at this stage, I actually wore it six times this week although you only need to wear it for five. I’m going on a beach holiday on Sunday and when I went shopping for a bikini I didn’t do my usual hold in my stomach pose in the changing room. Instead I was actually impressed with the shape of my waist. While I was never fat before, my stomach was bloated and I had a muffin top when I sat down. Now there are two noticeably defined lines down my waist, so it looks feminine without being too muscly (no six pack for me thanks). I use my belt now at a rate of 70 for 30 minutes because I’m happy with the way I look now and I don’t want to get any more toned. Once you get the hang of the belt it’s really easy to use and fit into a hectic lifestyle, much easier than having to fit an abs crunch routine into a jam packed day.

Niamh’s third week using Slendertone Abs

I can definitely see a difference in my stomach, before when I lay on my side my stomach would kind of fall to one side but it stays in place now because of my new muscle tone. I was going away for the weekend so I used my Slendertone Monday to Friday for 30 minutes going from a rate of 60 on Monday and Tuesday to a rate of 70 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I’ve actually incorporated wearing the belt it into a new healthy routine. It takes exactly 30 minutes to walk into work and up the five flights of stairs (I used to take the lift), so I decided to kill two birds with one stone and wear the belt during my new morning ritual. I think that mixing walking with the belt increases its benefits rather than just wearing it while you’re watching TV.

Niamh’s second week using Slendertone Abs

Very proud of myself, I started the week on Monday with 20 minutes on my Slendertone abs system at a rate of 50. I hardly noticed I was wearing it while I was cooking my dinner so I decided to take the abs belt out into the great outdoors on Tuesday. Putting the belt on under a baggy hoody (luckily it is still cold enough in Ireland for baggy jumpers) I put on my runners and went for a brisk 20 minute walk keeping the rate at 50. I’m hoping the combination of the cardio and the belt will speed up the process of shrinking my stomach. I didn’t get a chance to use the belt on Wednesday, and I knew I wouldn’t get a chance on Thursday evening, so I put it on during my lunch break in the bathroom and sat at my desk in work with it on. Nobody was the wiser and because I was sitting down I decided to put the rate up to 60 for 30 minutes. I did this again on Friday, and Saturday I went for gold and walked for 30 minutes with the belt on at a rate of 60. I have definitely seen an improvement in my stomach. Because I am putting so much effort into flattening my tummy I am making a conscious effort to pull in my muscles when I am walking around or when I’m sitting down and I can feel my stomach pushing against my trousers. My black work trousers which were once a comfy fit are now a lot looser. I can fit two fingers side by side down the side of the trousers so there has definitely been a reduction in my waistline.

Niamh’s first week using Slendertone Abs

So I have just finished my first week on the Slendertone Abs system. Being a technophobe, when I opened the box I was a bit daunted by the different parts and thought that it might be a hassle to put together but it’s actually really easy. The only thing I don’t like is having to fit the plastic protective covers to either side of the gooey pads every time I use it, because I don’t want to get any fluff stuck to the gel pads I have to be really precise about this procedure but I’m getting better at it now. Feeling pretty brave I started on Monday with at rate 70 for 20 minutes. I know I should have started at a lower rate but being impatient for flat abs I ran before I could walk and paid for it the next day. On Tuesday my abs ached, when I laughed or sneezed it was agony so I counted Tuesday as one of my rest days. By Wednesday my abs were still sore so I decided to do the routine properly and did a 15 minute stint at rate 30 – this was much milder as my muscles did not contract as powerfully as before. On Thursday and Friday I went up to 20 minutes at a rate of 40 and was able to walk around and do house chores while I wore the belt. Going out with the girls on Friday night I decided to take a day off on Saturday because I wanted to have a couch day. Sunday night doing the ironing I wore the belt for 20 minutes at a rate of 50. It’s too soon to tell the effects of the Slendertone abs belt, my stomach does look flatter but I think because I am making such an effort to fit this fitness regime into my schedule that I am also much more conscious of eating healthily. It is easy enough to fit into your schedule as you can wear the belt while doing your household chores or just watching TV, you just have to remember to keep it powered up from the last time you used it.

Niamh’s fourth week using Slendertone Abs

Programme 6 seems to be a good step up from 5 with the pulsing held for that bit longer. Feeling a little more toned, may be due to the increased usage, twice a day. Not convinced that the same results or more might be seen if you attended a gym session a couple of times a week. Will continue on though another programme yet to try!

Niamh’s third week using Slendertone Abs

Not seeing much of a difference from week 2, wondering should I be spending more time on it than the programme sets, on the other hand the convenience of the machine without the endurance of a gym session keeps me interested. Feeling a little soreness in the abs area but not noticing much difference. Going to push on to programme 6 for week 4 and increase the input a little further.

Niamh’s second week using Slendertone Abs

Week 2 – Started to increase the input and changed programme on System-Abs, using everyday now for 20mins. This is great how easy it is to use no need to be plugged in so can use in the car driving to work or around the house. Starting to notice a difference on the sides of my stomach

Without the need for numerous torso twists, getting used to fitting the System- Abs into my daily routine

Niamh’s first week using Slendertone Abs

Week 1 – On receiving my System-Abs I was a bit skeptical about the belt, how could this do the work in so little time compared to going to the gym. Starting off on a low programme and using every other day by the end of week 1 although no major physical changes, I could feel a tightening of the stomach muscles.