Slendertone Arms Male Replacement Pads

Product Information

It ships worldwide (including the UK and US) and is currently available with a healthy discount (link below). Slendertone are the household name when it comes to ab toning belts and although they produce some of the more expensive ab toning belts they do produce some of the best. With over 50 years experience and sitting under their parent company’s umbrella of Bio-Medical Research Limited, they have the experience, knowledge and millions of sales to their name. I’ll summarise like this: If you can afford the extra money, go for the proven belts with the latest technology from Slendertone. If you are on a budget, or maybe just want to try out a belt before you commit, then there are cheaper alternatives which will work great.

What you will get are 2 special pads which you wrap around your arms and connect to a control unit. The ‘secret’ to this Slendertone product comes in the construction of 1000’s of tiny wires. These send phased pulses into your muscles. The pulses cause your muscles to contract rapidly – effectively giving them a vigorous workout. As it stands, this is probably the best value for money ab toner on the market in the UK today and like the latest model it has 10 programs that you can choose from and a (slightly larger) remote control that is rechargeable. The same regime applies with five 20-30 minute ab toning sessions over the course of a week. There are 150 levels of intensity which is 50 more than the Abs8, although we have it on pretty good authority that even the highest level of the Abs7 matches the Abs8 and is slightly below the Connect Abs so if high intensity is your thing then the Connect is probably a better choice for you. Of course, the best results are going to come for those users who hit the gym and use their EMS belts in conjunction with this. If you would like some definition in your arms, and fast (well, within a few weeks), then this could be the right product for you. We debated long and hard whether or not to include the Abs7 in our top ab toners buying guide but in the end we couldn’t leave it out. The truth is that there was nothing wrong with the Abs7 before the release of the Abs8 and that is still the case. The only real reason to opt for the Abs7 over the Abs8 though is that it will save you around 15-20% of the cost of the latest model.The grid on the pads distributes the toning pulses evenly and effectively. This maximises comfort and optimises muscle targeting. Without the grid, the electrical pulses would not spread as much, leading to greater current density and potentially less comfortable toning sessions. WeightWorld advise you to use the stimulator for 3 x 15-20 minutes sessions per day. You can use it sitting, standing or lying down and I am actually using it right now as I write this section of the review. The first thing to point out with the Abs8 is that it is pretty comfortable to wear. It can be worn as you walk around or even go for a jog. If you want to sit and wear it then you can. For those who want to use it to enhance their usual ab workouts you can do this too with a choice of 2 ab crunch settings. The display on the controller gives you four pieces of data. Although the display is not huge, the OLED screen is bright and can be seen even in brightly lit environments. The display shows the maximum intensity level of your current program, the program you are currently on and how many times you have previously completed the current program, the total number of toning sessions you have completed and the battery level. The controller will generally power your belt for an average of 3 toning sessions although we would suggest you charge it every other day.

If you are looking for the out and out best ab toning belt then it simply has to be Slendertone. It is a close run thing between the Abs 8 and the Connect Abs and if you prefer app connectivity then the Connect might be better suited to you, if not (and it isn’t really necessary) then the Abs8 is our winner. Again, no pad replacement is needed. There are 99 intensity levels, and on top of this you will find 10 ‘workout’ settings. Batteries are included. You will receive the latest medical use EMS technology ready to use right out of the box. The pads are constructed with highly anti-allergenic, medical grade ‘hydrogel’, which uses water as a conductor between your muscles and the electronic studs on your training device. The only real negative other than the level of intensity the EM37 can provide is in terms of overall comfort levels when wearing it. The strap is so large that for those with smaller waistlines the overhanging strap can be off-putting and uncomfortable at times.After a few sessions you will notice the firmness of your muscles after each use and we found a real difference in definition after just a couple of weeks. Of course, we apply the usual caveats here – if you have a lot of body fat then you are not going to reveal abs, but they will get toned. For those with lower body fat there is no easier way to train your abs. The Ab Flex belt might not look quite as attractive as the latest Slendertone variants and the controller is pretty large, but the results of this ab toner speak for themselves and the technology behind it is remarkably similar to its more premium priced cousins. The main difference between this model and the Slendertone models is that this requires a very small application of a gel before use whereas the others use pads. Once again, I have a detailed article covering this topic. This goes into the science behind EMS and you can find it here. What makes the Homefront different to Slendertone is that gel is not needed, and there are no (often expensive) pad replacements to consider.

The main unit still features its own rechargeable controller that powers the belt and the gel pads are also in use and vital for getting the most out of the belt. There is a screen on the controller but this is mainly used to show whether the unit is powered up and you will need the app to control the belt fully. We tested the Connect Abs belt with an Android Samsung S9 phone and the initial setup was pretty simple and intuitive. We had heard that some users had experienced issues with connectivity between their phone and their toning belt and this was a major concern for us – but we didn’t experience any issues whatsoever. We did have a fully updated operating software and ensured we had the latest version of the app and perhaps this saved us from any headaches when setting it up. One of the key reasons that people tend not to see the results they want is that they see EMS toning belts as some kind of miracle worker. In other words, they think that just by using it a few times per week they will automatically reduce their levels of fat and develop abs of steel.

Detailed Review of the Slendertone Arm, Biceps and Triceps Toning Belt

Not only does it work, it has 6 different modes with 10 levels of intensity and is one of the easiest to use belts we tested. They go one step further with bicep stimulators included which make it without a doubt, one of the best value for money muscle stimulators available to buy. The Slendertone Connect Abs is a great option and is pretty much the top of the range ab toner – if you don’t need the app connectivity then opt for the Abs8, but if you need that extra push and think a bit of healthy competition will keep you motivated then this is for you. Ok, on to the positives. This arm toning machine has a lot of fans! There is even some good advice about using your belt in conjunction with exercise (not instead of it). A lot of people saw visible effects within a couple of weeks. Wrap Up – Belt, Gym or Both? Our unique three-layer gel pads are positioned specifically on our belts and toners to ensure optimal Ab muscles targeting, on and around the pad’s surface. We used the Abs8 for 4 weeks, using it for 5 days of 30 minutes per day each week. We used a combination of active and passive programs, some of which were more intense than others and we were able to gradually increase the intensity throughout this time.

We tested this unit for 4 weeks and used it for 30 minutes per day for five days per week. The results were pretty comparable to the other models we tested although we did feel the obliques were not as well targeted with than with the Slendertone models. First off – the company behind the brand is Ape Born Fitness – and they are building a fantastic peer-led community of people interested in fitness. This means, they actively encourage their customers to send in pictures of their transformations and even give incentives to do so (with cash value gift cards up for grabs). If you want the latest tech, solid customer support and a range of belts / toners which is regarded as the best of the best – then it is impossible to ignore Slendertone. There are other models, with the Abs3 an interesting example. This is a regular wrap around belt, with a range of intensity levels and that unique Slendertone tech. This one is mid-priced. It comes in only a little above the budget ‘no brand’ models. Keep in mind that you’ll need replacement pads for it after prolonged use.

Ab Belt Alternatives to Slendertone: Detailed Overviews

The EM37 is pretty similar to the Abs8 in terms of design and the display on the central controller has all the key data you need. There are 5 programmes to choose from and up to 40 levels of intensity – so whilst you don’t get the same level of customised workouts as the other models we reviewed, the end results were still pretty effective. The Ab Flex belt can be worn under clothing and you can carry out active tasks whilst wearing it if you so wish. There are a number of pre-sets to choose from and 100 levels of intensity to choose from too. It is suitable for a waist size of up to 47 inches too which makes it suitable for all starting points.