How well do these work for holding stomach flab in place when you're exercising? I need something that will ease the "jostling stomach pain". Thanks
33430
I lost 200 pounds and have a little extra skin in the stomach area as you can imagine. These don't really support me enough on their own I actually pair them up with another pair of compression shorts. But my main purpose is the compression for my hips so I'm not really focused on the stomach so much but that's where I get my support
33431
They aren't compression shorts, just spandex. They don't help hold anything in place really.
33432
I guess it depends on how much flab you have to hold in. I bought these to use for swim shorts and I think they do pretty well at holding stomach in and thighs look slimmer. Of course the top comes down over some. I bought 2x even though I wear size 18 cause I did not want them so skin tight I couldn't get them on. They work fine.
33433
These are exactly what you want. Hold in the flab and are so comfortable you won't even know you have them on!
33434
not at all. this is what I was expecting when I bought it, but alas, no go with these...sorry.
670247
Depends on your routine. I do some treadmill work and they serve just fine. Things that would lie your head on a flat surface like crunches would be problematic due to the wrap around headband.
489182
Yes, it's working for me. I run everyday and was looking for items to help target my midsection. I read the other customer reviews and decided to try it. The belt is extremely well made. None of the seams or velcro are coming loose, and I've been using it each day for a few months. And it does exactly what it's supposed to do. Running, when wearing the belt, my midsection begins to sweat before any other area. The belt absorbs all of the sweat, it doesn't drip or soak through. Also, it dries very quickly. I get better results wearing the Ab Belt versus not. Hope that helps.
300708
Yes it will definitely control stomach jiggle with any type of exercise. I wear it during spin class, Zumba, and other cardio workouts. I also wear it when weight lifting. It doesn't move loosen at all. As for seeing the sweat, you are definitely going to see some. I rarely would sweat at the gym now it's like a waterfall when I take the belt off. Sometimes you can see the sweat through my shirt as it trickles down from the belt.
1784293
People always say it's ONLY after weight and that you'll gain it back. But this is not all together true. Sweat generation while working out is a direct correlation with heat build up AND energy dissipation. So, in the end you do --with consistency drop both water weight AND mass weight. If you're amenable to something even better (it's what I do) use Albolene (way less expensive, but just as effective -- though Sweet Sweat gives off larger sweat globs), atop that use plastic wrap/saran wrap, THEN the waist belt, then I put on a long sleeve T before I wear a Kutting weight shirt (sold on Amazon - go 2 sizes above your normal size). I later added the Kutting weight pants too(again go 2-3 pant sizes up). Now do 10-15 min intensive cardio, then take a 15 min walk. You will not believe what you'll see sweat-wise. Do it 3-4 times a week for 2 months and you'll come back to thank me later. The Kuttting weight products are a bit steep for price but absolutely worth every cent. The waist belt (and Kutting weight products)is made of neoprene/velcro material. They're meant to trap body heat. Now, you stomach area has the poorest blood supply in the body thus easier for the gut to store fat since poor circulation guarantees less fuel burnt in that area during exercise.By trapping the heat in that area, your body is forced to compensate by causing the vessels to dilate, more blood to flow to get rid of that heat with the accompanying generation of sweat to cool down that area. Your body is now "forced" into using those fat stored in the "love handles" which it had been storing up.So yes, calories are burning, water is being shed, and weight is slowly but surly being lost AT a faster rate. Finally, factor in food consumption too. Less fast/junk foods the faster to reaching your goal. Hope this helped.
489184
Don't feel bad, feel motivated. This has given me motivation to get back in the gym. I am seeing results and it is in part because of the ab belt. Good luck girlie.
792043
I haven't worn them for running but with the foam tips they really stay put. You can also wear them over your ears for a more secure fit. That being said these are not specifically designed for exercising so I don't know how they handle sweat. They sound fantastic though so I'd say it's worth a try.
297587
As previously stated, these do stay on without issues but I would not wear them while exercising. Not only would you not want to bump them (especially with a metal barbell or something similar) but your ears would get a little hot and the Beats are not sweat resistant. I recommend you look elsewhere if you want headphone a for exercising. Bose makes a few sweat resistant earbuds that I recommend, Sennheiser has a sweat resistant earbud, and even Beats make similar earbuds though they weren't comfortable for me and their sound quality was lacking.
1213522
Rian, the more I think of it, if I were you and wanted to do some exercises to get in better shape before joining a gym I'd work on basic pushups, free squats, crunches, walking/running/biking and not these straps. They are more advanced than the ones I just mentioned. Using these straps takes more balance and they are harder than just normal pushups, etc.
1904328
Good Day! If you wear it during exercise it will help to pull excess water and burn fat. I am a personal trainer and I use it myself and highly recc. it for all my clients. You have to wear it consistently however, as it is not a miracle worker :).
2271657
For sure.... I try them (i'm 36 and 165 pounds) and they work very well. The Gel make them very comfortable. Good Luck!
1398419
Christie: I bought 2 with the stays, you can't even feel them and there really sib;t much lateral support since they're so thin. Mine, with the stays, do not limit my [Martial Arts] aggressive movement at all and I hardly notice I have them on 1-3 hrs every day. Denny - Chicago
914872
Very useful for arm strengthening. I watch TV as I spin. It's great to get your waist line back and reduce the tummy. I've lost 20 pounds since I started twisting. My husband keeps one in his office and uses it often. Highly recommend and give as gifts to your friends and family!!!
1315805
I use them lifting, stationary bike, row machine, sit-ups, pull-ups, and indoor climbing... and they have never just fallen out. The top ear clip thing really works well. The only times they've fallen out have been because the incredibly sticky cord catches on my shirt or the gym machine. If you're a little conscious of cord management (use the included clip and/or put hand on cord during sit-ups), they should be just fine.
297588
I have zero issues with them staying on. No problems with squats, dead-lifts, decline bench, running, or even burpees. Your ears do definitely get hot though. I just pop them off between sets and wipe the ear cups every now and then. Just takes a couple seconds and the sound is definitely worth the hassle.
334638
I have wear them a few time in the past week. I have knee problems constantly and when running on the mill more than 3 miles, I could not stand the pain. I've tried knee straps and although it helps, the pain persist.Then I tried the Gel Force and the results are GREAT! It feels weird at the beginning, but after a few miles, I had no pain or discomfort. Recommended!
670246
I've run around on the treadmill with these and haven't had a problem, other than obviously getting a little sweaty. Yoga, totally. Running, as long as you you're not doing really high impact. Weight lifting, no problem. They seem to hold into your head pretty well as long as it isn't something too impacting.