Does this make stomach expand? When I am using it, it feels like instead of crunching my abs towards inside, it is making my abs push towards outside.
1993203
If you do not have a low body fat %, then yes, it will appear that your stomach is expanding. As the belt works your muscles under the fat, your muscles began to get stronger and more firm; however, it is still under your fat. Though your core may feel much stronger (which is what should happen), you will not see any real results unless you loose the belly. As for myself, I have a low body fat % and since using it I can tell my core is much more solid and when I flex my abdominal, I can start to tell a slight outline of my core muscles. I hope this helps you.
1993204
It contracts your muscles, which can appear to be expanding. The Ab belt works all of your muscles at one time, unlike regular crunches which will only work one area at a time. I hope this helps.
266268
Yes. I have another one from another company and it's wider too. Great product. Great price. My other unit cost over $300. Pull ups and push ups are the way... dude. They'll change your life. Went for my annual physical. I'm 60. My MD at my annual physical was blown away by how I looked. He thought I was a gym rat. Nothing sucks in your stomach like pull ups. Just do 20-30 of each every day morning and evening. Go figure.
568443
This one does not come with the specific Abs Crunch but, there are foot grips that work in a similar way. I hope this helps.
868373
I find that it does. I have a tendency to slouch and if the chair is properly inflated and you sit with your feet on the ground, you have a will need to tighten your core, just to stay balance. It is not, however, a substitute for ab exercises...just an added bonus.
212849
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 :)
37708
I felt the exact same way. I tried lowering the belt lower than the manual recommended and began to feel more in the middle. Also strapping it down tighter and gettign up to the max volts helped. It's not defective, but I don't believe we feel it in our middle abs as much because those are typically stronger than the sides.
1690254
I think if you wanna deeper workout for the abs ,the curved bar is for like you squeeze in your stomach at the same time you lift up both legs,I use the curve bars to do the women push-up,it makes me use my imagination for a better and more fun workout.
431520
This device is not designed to provide the type of support that a regular "wrap around" style belt gives. Those squeeze everything IN to help support your core to help relieve (or reduce) back pain. These belts are designed more to fit snug on the sides and hips... not so much the front and back. When you inflate the belt, if you have it wrapped tight enough, as you inflate the belt, the air tubes push down on your hips and UP under / against your rib cage... when I get it wrapped right, it LENGTHENS your spine - increasing the distance between your vertabrae. I am actually 1/4" to 1/2" taller on the doctor's scale when the belt in inflated. It gives me the same feeling as when I am upside down on my inversion table. If you have space between your spine and the back of the belt, I wouldn't worry about it - your body shape is probably just different from mine... as long as you get that feeling of traction, the belt is working. The one thing I don't like about this belt is when I sit in a chair or get in the car, I have to let a LOT of the air out and then reinflate the belt when I stand up or get out of the car. It can get to be a pain if I am trying to do several chores outside the house... on those days I'll often wear my old velcro wrap style belt because it is so much easier to loosen and tighten when you sit or stand. Hope this helps! If none of your doctors have never talked to you about a SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR make sure you ask them about it... it is a simple out-patient proceedure that basically installs a T.E.N.S. type electrical stimulation system IN YOUR SPINE! I've had one for about 2 years and it is - by far - the single most effective thing I've done to reduce my back pain. Good Luck! Morgan.
1499350
It will give you a stronger core for sure! You will feel your abs tighten as you work out. It takes more speed to spin to keep it on your waist, so cardio will also be a part of the conditioning. For the price, it's well worth trying out!
1760463
it most definitely conforms. i'm a heavier person, but even my kids sunk down in it a bit. it FEELS great, and yes, it does almost feel like you're in a comfortable supported position when lying down. i just noticed after a few nights that my hip and back felt worse....almost like when i attempted to roll over onto my stomach or side as i always sleep, is when i ran into issues.
1911871
I have been using mine on and off for several months. I use it on both my abdomen and my love handles and see noticeable results whenever I use it. It definitely works better if you are diligent and use it regularly. For me, it has been the missing ingredient in my fitness regimen. I use it to augment my diet and exercise routine and have seen noticeable results (and felt them in the fit of my clothes). I'm going to go use it right now!
1388692
I honestly could not give you a correct response for that. To my knowledge I was under the impression that it attacks the fat in the stomach. But contact a medical professional about that question
287564
I didn't get it because of any surgery....I got it because I have knee problems and I didn't want to have to bend my knees so much. I can't really answer. When I had knee surgery, I had portable with rails to help push up with...never having had tummy tuck, I can't really advise. Hope it goes well.!
114338
well I cant say its a miracle thing that shrinks ur stomach, all I can tell you is that it def makes u sweat & loose some water weight if you wear it while ur working out. if u just wear it around the house all day it doesnt really make u sweat as much.
1658347
It may have to do with the uniformity of pressure, pushing harder at first perhaps. Does it do it with all kinds of foods at all of the settings? I have been happy with mine and haven't noticed an big disparity between front and back of the slice.
212851
I hope I understand the question correctly-- but no it does not make your stomach muscles weaker. It mainly supports and keeps your back straight, it doesn't restrict or use your stomach muscles any less.
554026
I don't know if it really tones your stomach as hard core ab work does. I use mine often while watching TV. It is just fun and if I get a slight toning benefit, that is great.I exercise regularly and my stomach is getting toned, but the lose of weight and overall exercise with the hula hoop all account for that. Be aware, the waves in the hoop with the weight can make you a bit sore, and I even had a small bruise by my hip bone at first, but your body gets used to it. I love my Hula Hoop :)