Vibrating abs machines:
The theory behind the vibrating abs machines such as Slendertone is very similar to that of the power plate. Apparently the electrical pulses stimulate muscle contractions which will give you an awesome six-pack!
The reasons why this is rubbish are covered in the Power Plate discussion above.
However, there are other issues to consider.
1 - Even if it did work (which it doesn't) it does nothing to build strength and stability in the core muscles
2 - It is claimed that the use of Slendertone is similar to doing hundreds of crunches everyday. This probably is true because doing hundreds of crunches will not give you a firm stomach. Such activity is pointless unless you are entering a crunching-endurance competition!
The theory behind the vibrating abs machines such as Slendertone is very similar to that of the power plate. Apparently the electrical pulses stimulate muscle contractions which will give you an awesome six-pack!
The reasons why this is rubbish are covered in the Power Plate discussion above.
However, there are other issues to consider.
1 - Even if it did work (which it doesn't) it does nothing to build strength and stability in the core muscles
2 - It is claimed that the use of Slendertone is similar to doing hundreds of crunches everyday. This probably is true because doing hundreds of crunches will not give you a firm stomach. Such activity is pointless unless you are entering a crunching-endurance competition!
3 - The key to improved physical looks and performance is progressive overload where you continually add more weight, vary the reps performed, the rest time etc. This is impossible with a machine of this nature
4 - slendertone.com (10 June 2008) claims that the TVA (Transverse Abdominal Muscle) is very difficult to reach with conventional exercise. This is an outright lie as we achieve it in Storm Force Abs by utilising certain breathing and bracing techniques to give you rock-hard core muscles before progressing to the development of the 'six pack'.
5 - Getting a six pack is impossible without addressing nutrition and getting your body fat down to around 10% if you're male and around 17% if you're female.
Again, don't believe that a truly attractive body can be achieved with anything but hard work and sound nutrition!
4 - slendertone.com (10 June 2008) claims that the TVA (Transverse Abdominal Muscle) is very difficult to reach with conventional exercise. This is an outright lie as we achieve it in Storm Force Abs by utilising certain breathing and bracing techniques to give you rock-hard core muscles before progressing to the development of the 'six pack'.
5 - Getting a six pack is impossible without addressing nutrition and getting your body fat down to around 10% if you're male and around 17% if you're female.
Again, don't believe that a truly attractive body can be achieved with anything but hard work and sound nutrition!
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