In the case of Slendertone Connect, there are many complaints about the functionality and connectivity of the app. You will certainly know it is working as the burn you’ll feel during and afterwards is very real – but is nowhere near the same amount of pain as doing hundreds of ab crunches. We did have a fully updated operating software and ensured we had the latest version of the app and perhaps this saved us from any headaches when setting it up. More information on quality can be found in this old but still very helpful article from Harvard Business Review.

You can train literally any part of your body with this EMS technology, and that includes your arms. This Slendertone Abs toning belt works with EMS technology and mimics traditional core exercises like crunches and planks without the strain on your back and articulations.This review would be incomplete without considering the similarities and differences of the Slendertone and the Flex Belt.

I covered this question in my recent ab belt guide, but the bottom line is yes, depending on how you use it. The Abs8 features an OLED display, up to 100 levels of intensity, 10 pre-set programs and can be used passively whilst undertaking other activities or more intensely for a more rigorous workout.

This consistency also helped Slendertone ab belt users to stay true to their fitness routines and to steer clear of late-night sweet treats and unhealthy fast-food cravings, as they were more motivated from using the belt on such a regular basis.

Reviews claimed that it was easy to fit a Slendertone session into your day-to-day routine, as it can be worn while at work, in the gym, or while engaging in a relaxing activity in the evening such as watching TV or reading a book – so there’s really no excuse to miss a session which meant majority of users stayed consistent. Like the Abs8, you can choose from 5 different programs manually (yes, there are less in total) and you still have 100 levels of intensity – but the ever evolving app will ensure you are hitting your core muscles in all the right places. I have raised this with Visa who will hopefully investigate and strike them off as approved vendors and refer them to the authorities. There are 5 programmes to choose from and up to 40 levels of intensity – so whilst you don’t get the same level of customised workouts as the other models we reviewed, the end results were still pretty effective. Of course, we apply the usual caveats here – if you have a lot of body fat then you are not going to reveal abs, but they will get toned.As it is with any EMS technology device, you will also need to replace the gel pads every now and then. No matter whether you are looking for something to take to the gym or to use at home, the Bodify EMS Hip Trainer is a great option. All you’ll need is a device that allows the correct placing and size of the electrodes according to the muscle group. Similar to the above, this Slendertone model uses Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) to activate all the muscles in your abdominal area, it is unisex, and the recommended use is 30 minutes a day for at least 5 days a week. When comparing belts we were essentially looking for comfort, fat loss, muscle definition, visual aesthetic and value for money.

There is a screen on the controller but this is mainly used to show whether the unit is powered up and you will need the app to control the belt fully. That way when you come to the point where you’re comparing product options you can filter to only show the products from brands in your list. Toning your muscles will make them firmer and stronger, but won’t necessarily increase the size of your abdominal muscles.EMS products work by emitting electrical pulses that target your nerves, which contract your muscles and work them out as if you were actually performing the exercises yourself – sounds amazing, right? Discomfort levels may vary from user to user and it may take time to get used to the possibly new experience of electrical muscle stimulation. Many ab belt companies have disappeared because of false promises and unscrupulous marketing claims.