What is the best abdominal belt to build your abs?

Who has never dreamed of draw a dream figure with some abs well drawn. There are many accessories for sculpt a dream bodythis is where the abdominal belts. Zoom on this very useful accessory for refine its size and tone your muscles provided you use it well!

Is the abdominal belt effective?

According to a study¹ published in the International Journal of Kinesiology and Sports Science, the use of electrical stimulation in the abdominal area has been shown to be particularly effective in significantly increasing abdominal strength and endurance. The abdominal belt is useful for refining your body and reinvigorate your muscles. However, it should not be seen as a “magical” tool intended to lose some belly or losing weight. It does not make you lose weight strictly speaking, but in a pinch it can lose a few centimeters from your waistline. Also, it is essential to use this device regularly and during a workout where the abdominals are solicited. The belt acts in addition to regular physical activity and varied and balanced diet.

Electrodes are placed on the belt and in direct contact with the skin, they transmit small electrical impulses causing muscle stimulation. After prolonged use over several months, at the time of physical exercise, we observe a gain in tone abdominal muscles and a flatter stomach.

¹2018 study on the effects of the abdominal belt

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For athletes who want variety: The Fit 1.0 electrostimulator – Compex

Prix : 191,83€

Most

We appreciate the variety of programs offered, both sporting and well-being: 8 fitness programs, 1 massage program, 1 pain relief program.

It does not only allow you to sculpt the abdominals but also the rest of the body such as the arms and the thighs.

It is compatible with the Compex Coach application to be able to set and follow your personalized objectives.

Leader mondial de l’electrostimulation

The most athletic can use it for better sports recovery

The lessers

The clip to hang the electrostimulator on your clothes is missing from the box which does not make it very easy to use

The charge does not last long enough, you must have a socket not far from you

It is sometimes difficult to read the screen well

2/4

For athletes looking for the best value for money: The abdominal toning belt – Slendertone Abs 5

Prix : 89,57€

Most

Up to 130 intensity levels for even faster results.

Its width makes it possible to target the entire abdominal strap (Abdominal right, Obliques and transverse).

We appreciate the gradual progression of the different programs to evolve and increase in intensity.

The lessers

Works with batteries.

If you are overweight, closing the belt can be a bit complicated, narrow belt, not long enough to fit all waist sizes.

Need the manual to fully understand the operation of all the menus.

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For athletes looking for a 3-in-1 device: The EM 59 muscle stimulation device – Beurer

Prix : 83,43€

Most

We really like its different modes capable of both electric stimulating and massaging and heating modes for relaxation

The clip on the belt offers a very practical attachment to the use

Can be used on legs, abs and back

Battery operated

The lessers

It is best not to use it for more than an hour a day or the battery will drain quickly.

Obligation to buy butter brand gel patches

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For athletes looking for a good abdominal belt at a lower cost: The EM 36 abdominal belt – Beurer

Prix : 64,73€

Most

Its five programs and 40 customizable intensity levels are complete and sufficient for your workout

No contact gel is needed to use it

It is used for bodybuilding but also for muscle relaxation, it is heated

Readable LCD display

The lessers

We would have liked more lateral stimulation to stimulate the entire abdominal strap.

The batteries are used a little quickly we would have preferred a rechargeable battery

It is not possible to automatically chain the programs one following the other