Slendertone Unisex Connect Abs App Driven Toning Belt

I ordered Connect after reading reviews here and elsewhere (non-Amazon reviews). I had been thinking about it for quite a long while, and finally decided to purchase one. I believed that the device worked on a logical principal, so eventually I became convinced it might work for me. My aim was simply to tone and build my core so as to develop better balance. (FYI, I work out at the gym 5-7 days each week, but I focus on aerobic-style activities, elliptical synchro machines and recline bicycling primarily (very little weight lifting).) I have been using it for just over three weeks now, and I can say without a doubt that it works, but as many have mentioned, it is no miracle maker. There are also some caveats buyers should be aware of most of which have been mentioned by others. 1) You really do need to check if your smartphone or i-Pod can use the app. I thought that my smartphone would be fine, but it wasn't. I suggest that you try downloading the app prior to buying the Connect. In fact, that is how I realized my phone wouldn't work. I searched for the app and tried to download it and was greeted with the message that I could not download it. Luckily, I had an i-Pod and the app downloaded from i-Tunes without a hitch (and it works very well). 2) As others have mentioned, you can extend the life of the gel pads by applying gel to them, but I would add that you really don't need a specialized gel. Most gels will work because they conduct electricity. Because the medical gels are so expensive here, I opted for a 2.0 litre bag of facial gel, which was really like 500% cheaper. It works very well. 3) The position you are in while using it matters! If you are sitting, you can crank it up much higher than when you are standing. Sometimes when I stand up suddenly, the Connect sends a penetrating pulse all the way to my knees, and I need to reduce the strength of the pulse. 4) I believe that each person will have a different experience. I was used to having electro-acupuncture applied to my back every other month a few years ago. I liked the sensation. The Connect delivers the same kind of sensation, but I imagine some people wouldn't like this feeling. This may be why I could turn up the strength of the pulses to above 90 only after using for about a week. 5) Your girth matters. I think the package says up to 41 inch waists can use it, but the bigger your waist is (based on the amount of fat), the harder it would be for the machine to contract your waist IMHO. Certainly, the less fat around your mid-section, the easier it is for the machine to isolate your muscles and contract. My waist is around 36" and it seems to be contracting my muscles just fine, but if I were a bit thinner, I think it would contract them much more easily. 6) There are various modes dependent upon your goals. The app helps you decide, which mode you should use. It suggested Essential Toning, so that is what I am using. The other modes deliver more pulses per session, so I cannot speak to those. After six weeks, I plan to switch modes to see if there are any differences in sensation and toning. I'll let you know what happens. 7) I suggest that you buy a charging cord that incorporates a USB slot for charging (such as the types that you can use for charging your phone that also have a USB slot right in the plug) because the Connect comes only with a USB cord and no power cord. For me, and imagine a number of other folks, plugging the Connect controller into a PC for recharging becomes a bit irritating rather quickly. Other than that, I think it is great. There is no question that it is affecting my abs, but it is a slow process. My wife has mentioned that it has been toning my stomach little by little (and she doesn't lie about those things to me...believe me). And, to repeat a clarion here, this should supplement your exercise program not encompass it. I guess upshot is the question to this question: "If this were to break tomorrow, would you be willing to buy another one?" I would buy another one without any hesitation this time around.

Really impressed, its early days but i had an older belt but this the “next generation” belt. Has more programmes and the ability to see your progress. I did have a technical issue with the app, but after using the online chat, have managed to resolve it, so was a good test of the support service. Nice touch using your smart phone to control it and it allows hassle free movement. The battery pack, also seems to last longer than my other rechargeable unit, my older one needed charging after each use, my new one is only down to 50% after 5 days, so its looking good. It may be more expensive than some others, but I cant fault the quality. Only negative point, states up to 42” well, that’s optimistic its a very tight 42” as the belt isn’t very elastic (unlike other Slendertone belts). But got an extension for the belt making it more comfortable to fit. Having said all that, I would still highly recommend this belt, if you are wanting to tone up the stomach muscles.

I’m three weeks into my first six week course and so far so good. I was hesitant to buy this, the cost and that the reviews elsewhere on line seem to be focussed on the fact that people assume they will get washboard abs. I wasn’t expecting washboard abs, but having gone through quite dramatic weight loss over the past six months have felt a bit squishy around the waist. My focus has become on strengthening my core, so thought I would try this alongside other activity and exercise. Initially it was easy to set up, connected fine and started programmes easily. There have been two times in the 15 sessions so far where the belt isn’t recognised with the app, and have had to unpair and repair to my phone. To be honest, whilst a bit annoying at the time this is no big deal. If it was a pair of headphones I wouldn’t think twice. For those concerned about the feeling when it’s on, don’t be. I started quite low the first time and was actually worried that the middle gel pad wasn’t working as I felt nothing, was it the fat getting in the way? Was my belt broken? Nope turns out that once you feel comfortable ramping up the level the middle kicks in, the side muscles are simply more sensitive and pick up the pulses first. There is no pain, and there should never be! It’s more of a vibration when the pulses start, the higher the setting the stronger the feeling but it’s not been painful for me, weird yes, but painful never. If you visualise you’re doing crunches for 30mins it never even feels like it gets to that point-so no need to worry! In my first session I averaged about level 40, within three weeks I average about level 72, adding one or two levels each day. The app itself provides you with some ‘data’. The FIT points are relatively meaningless other than being able to see progress of increased levels. You can set reminders for the days of the week and sync with the calendar on your phone (tbh I turned these off after day three). Whilst the app perhaps doesn’t offer loads of benefits I am happier tracking it on the phone than just the belt so getting the connect system was the right choice. So, results. I’m three weeks through the ‘fitness’ programme. This setting is there to compliment other exercise, I may try the other programmes at some point but this is what I started with. I can definitely see a bit of toning on the outside, dimples and curves I haven’t seen as strongly before, but probably ask my partner and he wouldn’t notice. However, this is why I like it. I’m doing this for me, not what anyone else sees and I can see a difference, even if small and this ultimately equates to positive lifestyle changes. Originally I did this for strength, to support me in my other workouts. I also feel that exercise is easier and I can challenge myself more, simply stability when cycling has improved as well as yoga and circuits. If you are hesitating, because of the cost, the feeling when doing it etc I would say go for it. If you are looking for washboard abs but don’t have 3% body fat already then don’t buy it for that. Maybe this will help you on your way to achieving that goal but it won’t replace dedication and hard work. Overall I am very happy!!

I bought this in January 2022 and have used it a lot. The belt works really well and the app is so easy to use. I should have said “was” easy to use. All of a sudden, a few weeks ago, I went to use the belt but all I got from the app was a blank screen. All of my history had gone and there was nothing, so I can’t use the belt anymore. When I looked into it, the parent company went into liquidation around the middle of the year. Just whether it will be bought out as a going concern remains to be seen and even if my belt was still useable, would I be able to buy replacement pads for it going forward. I see they are available now, but for how long?

Occasionally I walk away from my phone and go to another room and this breaks the connection and I get "Bond Failure" message. I phone them on the 0800 number and they sort it. I think it is strengthening my muscles as I can now do a "plank"

I really wanted to like the Slendertone Connect Abs belt – it’s a sleek, well-made device that showed promise in the handful of times I used it. But after leaving it unused for a while, the battery now won’t hold charge, rendering the unit unusable. Everything else is still like new, so it’s frustrating that a sealed internal battery is the weak link. I contacted customer support and was told there are no replacement parts available – not even for something as basic (and central) as the battery. Instead, I was offered 20% off a new belt. But frankly, the cost of a full-price replacement (even with a small discount) isn’t good value, especially when better-rated, more affordable options exist – or when you can often find better discounts on Amazon itself. A shame, as it’s a nice bit of kit let down by poor aftercare and no route for repair. Be aware before you buy that if it sits unused for any length of time, you might be out of luck.

An amazing device, almost science fiction like. I hardly feel it on once it gets going and the effects are felt in the first weeks. There’s a weird sensation to feel the sticky pads on your skin though. It also needs replacement pads, so prepare to have some regular spending to keep using it. I felt it could have higher levels of intensity, it doesn’t take long to get use to the max level. IMPORTANT: it tones abs muscles nicely but it’s on the user to lose weight and actually see the abs.

The device works fine - better than the original (higher intensity). The app, which is integral in that the Slendertone doesn't work independently of it, is appalling. I have an iPhone 6 and a second generation iPad Air and I have had to delete and reinstall the app on both and had to go through the re-pairing via Bluetooth several times. I'm living in hope that the app will improve via updates but it's ludicrous that this fundamental flaw exists at all.

Really quality product. Even packed in quality package, as only Apple items used to be. It is really pleasant to open the package and operate the belt. Works nicely. At 100% you even break a sweat and the muscle contractions are really hard. The competitor belt ABFlex is also good, and even have greater variety of toning programs, but it is a wired solution. That is, more difficult to wear invisibly under your shirt. Slendertone connect has a bluetooth connection to your smartphone, which is very handy for wearing the belt under the clothes. Sometimes I wear the belt for the whole day and operate occasionally. Tones muscles very well.

Sportif à raison d'une heure par jour, et m'étant cassé le pied (6 semaines d'immobilisation), c'est pour le moins sceptique, que j'ai acquis cette ceinture. Je dois, au bout de 4 semaines d'utilisation quotidienne, reconnaitre que ce produit tient les promesses faites par le fabricant! Mes abdos sont maintenant encore plus dessinés qu'avec mes séances à l'ancienne... alors que je ne peux plus faire de sport avec le bas du corps! Il faut dire que de tous les produits de la gamme, c'est le plus puissant. Il y a en outre la possibilité de choisir parmi 5 programmes (post grossesse, Finess, Tonification, tonification avancée et occasion spéciale) avec des puissances et des cycles de stimulation différents. On peut en suite faire varier la puissance de 0 à 100%. Chaque séance comprend une phase de montée en intensité, une phase d'intensité maximale et une phase de récupération. C'est vraiment bien foutu (enfin, à ce prix, on en attendait pas moins)! Le matériau de la ceinture est très qualitatif et confortable. Mes premières électrodes ont duré 15 jours (2 séances par jour), et on peut en acheter des nouvelles directement depuis l'application. Tiens, parlons de l'application: elle est très bien faite et comptabilise les points que l'on gagne à chaque séance, histoire de motiver par le jeu les velléitaires de la tablette de chocolat. Ah, et comme on parle de chocolat, un dernier point : l'électrostimulation permet de dessiner les muscles et de les renforcer, mais ce type d'exercice ne consomme que peu de calories. Donc peu importe le modèle que vous choisirez (et je vous conseille vivement celui-ci!), si votre but est de perdre du ventre, vous devez en premier lieu adopter une combinaison alimentation-activité qui vous permettra de bruler dans la durée votre gras-du-bide. L'électricité (contrairement à ce qu'on peut voir dans certains argumentaires mensongers) ne brule pas la graisse! Pour la faire disparaitre, il n'y a que 2 solutions : par déficit d'apport calorique et alors votre corps puise dedans pour la transformer en énergie (d'où la nécessité d'adapter son apport calorique quotidien en fonction de son activité) ou alors on vous l'aspire dans une clinique. Bref, pas de miracle, mais un produit haut de gamme et vraiment sérieux qui tient ses promesses. Allez, fini le pop-corn, bouffez des carottes et alors je vous souhaite de bonnes séances d'abdos depuis votre canapé, devant Netflix.

Tiene mucha potencia y yo desde que lo uso que hace un año y medio lo he notado bastante así que lo recomiendo mucho pero todo y eso tienes que hacer deporte claro

Ok u pay a lot but it is worth. When u start seeing the results, u will understand that it is actually even cheap. Take it and get rid of belly fat. My only concern would be cleaning of the belt. Honestly I don’t want to damage the belt while cleaning. We will see.

Il dispositivo funziona a dovere. Emette una seriendi stimoli ems che agiacono stimolando i muscoli a contrarsi. Ci sono vari programmi dal principiante a chi fa fitness o chi deve mettersi in forma in breve tempo o rimettere i vestiti di un tempo. Ma do 1 stella ad amazon in quanto dopo 1 settimana vedo il prezzo del dispositivo a 95 € quanto io l'ho comprato a 139€ . Non è mai sceso di prezzo da quanto lo tenevo in lista desideri e poi dovo l'acquisto ecco che ti scende di oltre 40 € . Non mi è piaciuto..