Hi, I just got this belt last week and wear it for 3 days, I didn't really notice a difference. Does anyone have any tips on how to use it?
1400658
Basically the belt might work for weight reduction,but you have to eat right and exercise. I use mine while doing yard work or running. I like it because it keeps my back warm and creates a sweat this burns calories.
1400659
send it back, get your money back. try walking around. ( it dose not work )
1437293
Other than experiencing some tightness from the exercises, I too haven't seen much improvement. Maybe we should contact the company. They oughtto post a youtube post. I followed the directions on the pamphlet...Not sure if this helps you.
1910031
Well, I don't match your gender or exactly your size, but I can tell you that the belt is designed to fit a waist size up to 50". It will feel awkward at first, whatever your size, but once you get it on correctly and wear it for a while, you will appreciate it. It has two levels of closure (a wider bottom band - seen in the picture as black - and a more narrow stretch band - seen in the picture as silver - that fits on top. Even after you get it on, you can pull it up or down a bit (to help with the gut?). At first you will feel like you cannot sit down with it on, but after walking and working while wearing it, you get the knack of how to make it work. It is rather thick, is something to wear over your clothes, and is not a thing of beauty, but if your back hurts and the belt works, then...
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Christopher, I would liken this treadmill at just slightly less than the ones I used to use at the County Recreation Center. I am 5'9 and 200 and have been using this thing to walk 4 miles per day at 15 minute miles five days a week. I keep the belt lubricated with silicone like the manual says and have had zero problems with it. Everything works today the same as it has for the past two years. This has been a quality piece of equipment that is built very well. I can't see that you would have a problem with it at all. Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to contact me if you have anymore. Christopher, I would liken this treadmill at just slightly less than the ones I used to use at the County Recreation Center. I am 5'9 and 200 and have been using this thing to walk 4 miles per day at 15 minute miles five days a week. I keep the belt lubricated with silicone like the manual says and have had zero problems with it. Everything works today the same as it has for the past two years. This has been a quality piece of equipment that is built very well. I can't see that you would have a problem with it at all. Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to contact me if you... » Read More Christopher, I would liken this treadmill at just slightly less than the ones I used to use at the County Recreation Center. I am 5'9 and 200 and have been using this thing to walk 4 miles per day at 15 minute miles five days a week. I keep the belt lubricated with silicone like the manual says and have had zero problems with it. Everything works today the same as it has for the past two years. This has been a quality piece of equipment that is built very well. I can't see that you would have a problem with it at all. Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to contact me if you have anymore. « Show Less
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my husband says he hasn't noticed anything different, but he only wears it when he's doing jobs that require lifting or twisting. my friend (who bought one to help her recover from fractured pelvis & ribs) says her therapist told her not to wear it all the time....for the reasons you mentioned. so....i quess if you wore it lots, it would weaken your abs, because you wouldn't be using them. hope that all makes sense :)
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I feel like it worked for me pulling my shoulders back and strengthening my postures muscles. The first day or so my muscles were sore, after that I got used to wearing it the whole day. Give a try, if it doesn't work for you then just return it. Just one note, is if you like sitting where you are leaning against the backrest, wearing this will not work and it would be worse than not wearing it at all because the sandbag in the back will pin all the pressure in one area in your back. It's meant for you to wear sitting straight up, without lying against any backrest.
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Christopher, I would liken this treadmill at just slightly less than the ones I used to use at the County Recreation Center. I am 5'9 and 200 and have been using this thing to walk 4 miles per day at 15 minute miles five days a week. I keep the belt lubricated with silicone like the manual says and have had zero problems with it. Everything works today the same as it has for the past two years. This has been a quality piece of equipment that is built very well. I can't see that you would have a problem with it at all. Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to contact me if you have anymore.
1741087
This is one of the main reasons why I sent mine back. There is a way to tighten and loosen the belt by using the included tool, but that has a chance at making it slip and slide even more.
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I really do not see any difference. I use mine rarely. The Velcro has ruined my bathing suit. The belt also rides up during all the jumping in the water aerobics class, no matter how tight I pull it.
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You probably can but don't waste your time and money. I had the belt and used it for 4 months and nothing .I followed the instructions to the tee.
1987577
Hi,Not sure...I didn't use mine, but I do wrap my sons belts around and use a staple from a staple gun on the back to hold in place. Works real well and doesn't hurt the material at all.
998119
That's up to you. For my clients that I train, I encourage them (as my trainer did when I first got one) to wear it all the time. Especially when you sleep and work out. The more you wear it, the more effect it will have. Consider also using a salve like Preparation H on your stomach underneath it as well.
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I have owned this belt for over a year. I used it a lot at first, but not much lately. It works very well, in fact, I plan on using it more often.
904556
I glue my leather belt and it worm really good. I had to try it a couple of times just because I never glue a belt before but after a couple of tries I got it good and it good as of now.
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never heard shorts before..i got ab belt & arms...awesome* but make sure you place the checkered side in the arrowed placement,try to hold the edge down with thumb while peeling off the gel cover.Put the shorts or wat have u on your skin placement....use time you want...when done* it will be warm stuck to your skin ALWAYS HOLD IN PLACE TO SHORTS WITH THUMB or fingers peel away from skin slowly,so after each use place plastic cover back on gelpad....each time after the use they should stay in place.but remember to secure edge with finger to shorts peel slowly
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I would not recommend this belt, I literally had to tie a knot in the belt, threw it away and bought a different kind. Sorry
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People always say it's ONLY after weight and that you'll gain it back. But this is not all together true. Sweat generation while working out is a direct correlation with heat build up AND energy dissipation. So, in the end you do --with consistency drop both water weight AND mass weight. If you're amenable to something even better (it's what I do) use Albolene (way less expensive, but just as effective -- though Sweet Sweat gives off larger sweat globs), atop that use plastic wrap/saran wrap, THEN the waist belt, then I put on a long sleeve T before I wear a Kutting weight shirt (sold on Amazon - go 2 sizes above your normal size). I later added the Kutting weight pants too(again go 2-3 pant sizes up). Now do 10-15 min intensive cardio, then take a 15 min walk. You will not believe what you'll see sweat-wise. Do it 3-4 times a week for 2 months and you'll come back to thank me later. The Kuttting weight products are a bit steep for price but absolutely worth every cent. The waist belt (and Kutting weight products)is made of neoprene/velcro material. They're meant to trap body heat. Now, you stomach area has the poorest blood supply in the body thus easier for the gut to store fat since poor circulation guarantees less fuel burnt in that area during exercise.By trapping the heat in that area, your body is forced to compensate by causing the vessels to dilate, more blood to flow to get rid of that heat with the accompanying generation of sweat to cool down that area. Your body is now "forced" into using those fat stored in the "love handles" which it had been storing up.So yes, calories are burning, water is being shed, and weight is slowly but surly being lost AT a faster rate. Finally, factor in food consumption too. Less fast/junk foods the faster to reaching your goal. Hope this helped.