Does the contour ab belt really work?

by Christine
(Tisbury, MA)

I have recently been diagnosed with arthritis in my spine. I was considering purchasing the Contour ab belt to help me loose my belly, but I want to be sure it works.

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Response from Exercise-Equipment-Advisor.com:

Hi Christine,

Thanks for your question about the Contour Ab Belt (officially known as the "Contour Core Sculpting System.") A little background: this product is based on Electrical Muscle Stimulation, a method which has been used for rehabilitation purposes for individuals who have experienced loss of muscle mass.

According to published research, it IS possible that use of products such as the Contour Ab Belt can help tone abdominal muscles. However, without a reduction in fat through proper diet and aerobic activity, the actual visual effects of this toning will likely be minimal.

So: you may want to give it a try, but just keep in mind that for best results, you'll want to follow a proper diet and perform regular aerobic workouts, too.

Hope this helps!

Brandon
Exercise-Equipment-Advisor.com