Simon’s fourth week using Slendertone Abs

Week 4 was the toughest yet. This week I have reached level 80 on the Slendertone. This is plain torture! I thought that the gradual build up would have prepared me for this, but nothing could have prepared me for level 80! I was doubled up in pain, I can’t comprehend how anyone or why anyone would want to use one of these at this level. I managed to endure it for a short period, and then reverted to level 70 for subsequent sessions. This is my final blog entry after 1 months use. As for the effects of Slendertone use and “does it work”? I would have to say that in this limited amount of time I have felt slight changes. I guess my abs are slightly stronger than they were 4 weeks ago. Has it reduced my gut? I would have to say no. I think the only solution for that is more exercise and fewer beers! There is no quick fix for this. As a compliment to exercise the slender tone could do as it says on the box and tone the abs, but it isn’t a quick fix for those who can’t be bothered to exercise. It doesn’t need to intrude on everyday life. I have been using it whilst working at my desk, cooking, ironing and doing many other daily activities. So in conclusion, would I recommend this to someone, do toning belts work? I would have to say sometimes and for the right sort of people. I wouldn’t recommend to my friends, but could see it working for the right sort of person. Will I continue to use it now the 4 week trial is over…probably…I’ll program the reminders into my diary soon…

Simon’s third week using Slendertone Abs

Week 3

Week three was the toughest yet. I struggled to find motivation despite the calendar reminders that I had set for myself. I think this was partly due to the pain and discomfort that the Slendertone is now causing me on the higher levels. Despite this I have managed to stick to the regime and have now reached level 75. I find this very uncomfortable and borderline painful. However after a couple of sessions at this level it is now slightly more bearable. The battery problem seems to be persisting and the unit is requiring more frequent charging, although I am happy that my unit is still functioning, my partners unit has packed up completely after only 3 weeks use.

Simon’s second week of using Slendertone Abs

Week 2
Week two now complete I feel a lot more comfortable using the Slendertone and have got into a good routine. I have set reminders in my Blackberry to use it and what level to set it to, so have followed the schedule almost immaculately. The only one problem that I have seen with the kit so far is that there are problems with power retention. I fully charged the battery one day this week and then went to use it the following day only to find that the battery level was already on 2/3rds despite not having been switched on since the charge. This week has seen my increase from level 40 to 65. I find levels over 50 very aggressive and quite uncomfortable. I am unsure how I should be using the levels. Whether I should be on the same level for the entire 30 minute program, or work up to the highest level of the day and then warm down afterwards. Due to the discomfort of the higher levels I have been doing the latter. I find that I can take the higher levels for 5 to 10 minutes of the 30 minute session and tend to stick around the 50 mark now for the rest of the session. Tonight I am expected to hit level 70. I am not sure how that is going to feel! I do sense a slight improvement in my abs strength since starting the program 2 weeks ago, and look forward to seeing further improvements over the next 2 weeks.

Simon’s first week using Slendertone Ab’s

Having just completed my first week of Slendertone usage I can say that I am enjoying the routine, but have not yet seen any noticeable changes. I have now worked up to level 40, having done a couple of 20’s and 30’s and have been changing program with each use. Initially it was a strange sensation on the skin and a little irritating, but I soon got used to it. My first session I spent some time reading the manual and then relaxed watching the tv whilst it buzzed away. I have now got far more used to using the Slendertone and am using it whilst working, and moving around. I have found the level 40 quite aggressive and approach week two with slight angst.