Would this belt be both comfortable and useful when wearing it all day? I need a lifting belt for work, not the gym. Will it hold up for 8+ hours?
1400295
It will definitely hold up for the whole day. The Velcro on it is very good quality and overall it's very comfortable. I used other belts in the past and found most of them too wide and uncomfortable, this one is narrower and fits well.
1400296
It would hold up for 8 hr wear as it is very well constructed. I just don't think it would be comfortable. It is made to be worn higher around the waist, more at your belly button to support your abdominals and hold your posture while lifting not actually your back. I wear it for deadlifting, squats ect. and I can't wait to get it off as soon as I finish my lift since for it to work properly it has to be very tightly worn. This may not be the belt you are looking for.
1400297
well, I am not too sure about wearing it for 8 hours straight as I only use it when I dead lift around 200 lbs and even then I take the belt off after each set. it is comfortable and offers super great support. Since it is adjustable in size, I can't see it not being beneficial to you while you work, but I cannot say yes or no to your question. i hope this helps.
1400298
I wear mine to lift, so not sure. But it's so cheap why not try it. It would be more comfortable than a leather one.
223909
The stays are nowhere near your thighs. I am not sure what the stays are made of. I will say that I wear this belt for a 12 hour nursing shift which involves, lifting, bending, squatting, etc. and have absolutely no discomfort at all.
2237081
Yeah I always wear FIR belt every time I used the machine sometimes up to 1 1/2 hours but I will switch position after 1 hour. Only information about that is that you don't have to put it direct to your abdomen.
2265322
I have owned the Giant Dual Fit for 5 years and have never experienced any problem with it. I use it for 90 to 120 minutes every day at different speeds. I do have the belt drive and after reading your post I checked the condition of the belt and it is showing very slight wear on the edge. I am satisfied with the bike and will use it as long as my health allows. I am 66 years old and consider myself in good shape. Heart is strong, Dr. says the bike has greatly added to that. Good luck in your search.
894464
For Now I don't Use Any Cream I Sweet A Lot When I Work Out.n also when i were it when i am not working .but over all the belt is not good as the welcrow hurts a lot.i would not recommend the belt. but u can try some other one.
903779
It's a pretty good belt... u are gonna be profusely sweating on your abdominal area after a good workout....but I never used my diligently but I do know that times when I used it I could see a difference in my abs. So I believe if you do a diligent workout you should see results within your time line
1966794
I use this belt to support my abdomen and back, and it is great for that. I see no indication that it will help with serious weight loss; I do sweat somewhat when wearing it, but do not lose weight. Doubt it would help with weight loss.
120405
I had back surgery 2 years ago for a blown disc. Since my surgery, I have used a 6in for back support when doing squats and lifting anything over 50lbs above my head. I stay away from dead lifts. My surgeon instructed me to stay out of the gym completely because I have 2 more discs that are not in good shape. My physical therapist said "that if it doesn't cause me pain or discomfort, then it's ok to do, just don't over do it". I tried a friend 4in belt, but it didn't feel right. Hope this helps.
1505104
I secure it around a back pad and it doubles the back padding while staying in place on the bottom. Don't expect cushy comfort for all day. When I go out for 4 hours, I am comfortable. Longer than that and I just don't think my body is built to stay in one position for that long.
2168243
mines was to small so i gave it to my sibling, i was going to wear it just during workouts to help remind me to keep my core tight. i think two hours should be good
131787
I have been very happy. I am using it many hours a day. It is probably timers get a new one due to the use. Fabric has held up great. I will purchase another one.
1846219
This chair is very, very comfortable, even after a few hours. I will say, if you're not real nimble and have to get up and down a lot, it can be troublesome because you have to almost roll off and the push up from a kneeling position. The chair has held up very well in the year I've owned it. The ratchet positioning still works great and no signs of wearing out. My ONLY complaint is that over time, the cushioning in the area where the seat meets the back (where your butt sits) has compressed, so that now when I sit in it, I can feel a bar under my butt. I now have to us a thin pillow in that area to be more comfortable. If they could improve this one area, (maybe memory foam?) it would be perfect! This chair is very, very comfortable, even after a few hours. I will say, if you're not real nimble and have to get up and down a lot, it can be troublesome because you have to almost roll off and the push up from a kneeling position. The chair has held up very well in the year I've owned it. The ratchet positioning still works great and no signs of wearing out. My ONLY complaint is that over time, the cushioning in the area where the seat meets the back (where your butt sits) has compressed, so that now when I sit in it, I can feel a bar under my butt. I now have to us a thin pillow in... » Read More This chair is very, very comfortable, even after a few hours. I will say, if you're not real nimble and have to get up and down a lot, it can be troublesome because you have to almost roll off and the push up from a kneeling position. The chair has held up very well in the year I've owned it. The ratchet positioning still works great and no signs of wearing out. My ONLY complaint is that over time, the cushioning in the area where the seat meets the back (where your butt sits) has compressed, so that now when I sit in it, I can feel a bar under my butt. I now have to us a thin pillow in that area to be more comfortable. If they could improve this one area, (maybe memory foam?) it would be perfect! « Show Less
1235567
Truthfully, my husband and I don't notice the plastic being uncomfortable. By the time you go down, all the wait shifts and you are hanging comfortably. I imagine if there was some padding, it would feel better, but don't think cost would justify it. Hanging 20-30 min. is too long. I believe 10 min. more often would be better. My husband's herniated disk feels so much better as he inverts 7min. or so three times a day. He can't believe how much it helps his back get stretched to feel stronger!! Hope this helps! cw
239489
I have had the belt for a few weeks and I am now able to workout . My physical therapist has me using weights to make my back strong. The belt is a tool you must still do the work yo make yourself stronger. Hope this helped.
419962
Build his medium stiffness and I would not use it for any sort of repelling. It is an okay duty belt but I would only use it for that.
397614
I think it holds very well. There is a very long line of velcro (not sure if its actually velcro but for lack of a better term we will go with that). I only deadlift around 165 as of right now, however, i have workout friends that do go up to 300 easy that have the same belt as me. I dont want to speak for them, but it never looks like it needs to be adjusted. I open mine and tighten it sometimes but thats for personal preference...it does not open up on me at all. A large amount of crossfitters have this at our box, so I think you would be good to go! Hope that helps!
806519
I lift weights and do mostly all the machines at the gym and wen i tell u this belt stays snug, not loosen like most other belts, i don't gym without it, u will feel the water rolling down from ur stomach while lifting, this belt defiantly holds well&#10071;&#10071;&#10071;