How well do these work for holding stomach flab in place when you're exercising? I need something that will ease the "jostling stomach pain". Thanks
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I lost 200 pounds and have a little extra skin in the stomach area as you can imagine. These don't really support me enough on their own I actually pair them up with another pair of compression shorts. But my main purpose is the compression for my hips so I'm not really focused on the stomach so much but that's where I get my support
33431
They aren't compression shorts, just spandex. They don't help hold anything in place really.
33432
I guess it depends on how much flab you have to hold in. I bought these to use for swim shorts and I think they do pretty well at holding stomach in and thighs look slimmer. Of course the top comes down over some. I bought 2x even though I wear size 18 cause I did not want them so skin tight I couldn't get them on. They work fine.
33433
These are exactly what you want. Hold in the flab and are so comfortable you won't even know you have them on!
33434
not at all. this is what I was expecting when I bought it, but alas, no go with these...sorry.
320237
There ab exercises that you can do with them. It all depends on which ones you want to do. One exercise I've used them for is 60 second decline planks (that's a killer)! Plus they come with a workout that you could work into your own routine. The balls have a good grip and are durable. Hope this helps.
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Christie: I bought 2 with the stays, you can't even feel them and there really sib;t much lateral support since they're so thin. Mine, with the stays, do not limit my [Martial Arts] aggressive movement at all and I hardly notice I have them on 1-3 hrs every day.Denny - Chicago
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I actually wrap them around my ankles, or right above. Then in my routine, I walk sideways. I admit, I'm still on the "light" band! And I do feel the work being done for the outer hip area as well as the upper thighs. Fantastic workout.
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For sure.... I try them (i'm 36 and 165 pounds) and they work very well. The Gel make them very comfortable. Good Luck!
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I have zero issues with them staying on. No problems with squats, dead-lifts, decline bench, running, or even burpees. Your ears do definitely get hot though. I just pop them off between sets and wipe the ear cups every now and then. Just takes a couple seconds and the sound is definitely worth the hassle.
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Kim, I am not a doctor, but have had lower back pain off and on for years. I am very active and excise every day with both walking and exercise bike. Also do strength training. I use the back brace only when I have a flare up of pain. Suspect that frequent use of the back brace would tend to weaken you stomach muscles because the brace lessens the sole dependence on these muscles. Just my opinion and hope it helps you.
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I haven't worn them for running but with the foam tips they really stay put. You can also wear them over your ears for a more secure fit. That being said these are not specifically designed for exercising so I don't know how they handle sweat. They sound fantastic though so I'd say it's worth a try.
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They can't "build" stomach muscles. If you are new to working out, they can be used to incorporate many more exercises into your workout routine. If the bands help keep you active and burning calories along with a sensible diet, then you will be able to "see" your stomach muscles. If you are somewhat advanced, then you can get creative and assist in "strengthening" the abdominal and core muscles, but you must be careful with the bands.
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I occasionally use these to work out. They are decent if you want to use them for weight lifting or something else where you aren't moving very fast. I run in them occasionally but they do fall out a lot once I start to sweat.
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Depends on your routine. I do some treadmill work and they serve just fine. Things that would lie your head on a flat surface like crunches would be problematic due to the wrap around headband.
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These work especially well for assisted pull-ups and dips. I've used them for resistance exercises as well; push-ups, deadlifts etc. well worth the purchase as far as I'm concerned...
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Yes. I have been very pleased with them. They have helped with my hot flashes. No stomach problems.
600498
I haven't had any problems with it. It works good to help support the extra weight around your belly.
2172588
I've been taking these for probably 6 months. I've lost belly fat and feel fit as a fiddle. I guess its safe as anything can be.
114337
It helps lose water weight, you will see a different in your stomach but it only works actively if you work out with it on. The most you sweat while it's on, the better the results.
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Same here, but I do notice a difference in the waistline of my pants and I'm trying to keep my abs tight every second I'm doing the work out. As long as I can see the results I don't care about feeling the "burn"!