What is The Flex Belt ?
Electronic ab belts work through EMS (Electrical muscle stimulation). The electronic impulses are generated by a device. These impulses are delivered through electrodes on the skin to the muscles to be stimulated. The impulses mimic in a way the signals coming from the central nervous system when you would normally work out. This causes the muscles to contract. EMS is both used for electrotherapy and in our case for muscle training.
The Pros
- The belts offered on the U.S. market are FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved
- These abdominal toning systems do give you an ab workout
- The belt stimulates your abdominal muscles and simulates sit-ups and crunches. This helps strengthen your stomach muscles
- Using an EMS device is very easy and flexible. The ab belt can be used anytime and anywhere
- 30 to 60 day money back guarantee
- A great extension to your home gym or workout program
The Cons
- Getting replacement parts, should your item break, can be difficult
- EMS is not for everyone. You are giving yourself little electrical shocks
- The rest of your body doesn’t get a workout
- Ab belts are specific for you stomach muscles and are limited to that area of your body
- Belts are available in a range from $99 to $200 which can be costly for some
- Getting a refund can be difficult. This however, is different for every manufacturer
The Flex Belt works on a few select muscle groups, the abdominal muscles. These muscle groups however are one of the hardest to train, so having specialistic equipment for your abs is probably not such a bad thing. If you want to sculpt more in your midsection then only your abs, you can consider making it a part of your workout.
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