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Review
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The Contour Ab Belt is an Electric Muscle Stimulation or EMS device geared toward giving users the opportunity to exercise their midsections without actually performing any workout routines that require active motion or attention to form. The Contour Ab Belt is cleared by the FDA for tightening and strengthening healthy muscles, and is said to flatten stomach muscles, but while there is research on EMS technology, none of it seems to have been performed on the Contour Ab Belt specifically. Either way, EMS is a process by which the muscles are repeatedly contracted by the means of tiny electric pulses. Thus, people can use EMS to get an exercise in whenever they like, while accomplishing other tasks. Still, the Contour Ab Belt may not be quite so discreet as to go unnoticed under normal clothing, giving people complete convenience. Four AAA batteries power the Contour Ab Belt, and it appears to be versatile enough for use on other areas of the body. Though the control unit is large, the belt can be considered portable, and it does not appear to require any assembly on the part of the consumer.
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| Company |
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Contour technologies manufactures and sells the Contour Ab Belt. At this time, they offer users a 30 day satisfaction guarantee plan, as well as a one year warranty. Contour also provides customers with a toll free phone number for sales and service inquiries.
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| Positives |
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• Contour Ab Belt can be used to provide toning benefits.
• Contour Ab Belt is cleared by the FDA.
• Contour Ab Belt currently comes with some bonus materials.
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• Contour Ab Belt seems to have a shorter satisfaction guarantee period than some other products.
• Contour Ab Belt cannot be shipped internationally at this time.
• Contour Ab Belt does not seem to have been tested in third party trials.
• Contour Ab Belt may not be as discreet as some other EMS devices.
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The Contour Ab Belt comes with a diet, calorie, and exercise guides and a carrying case, and will cost $179. Shipping seems to be free for most customers, but Contour doesn’t ship to individuals outside of the U.S. and military addresses. It is said that shipping will take anywhere from 7 to 10 days.
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The Contour Ab Belt is one of a number of EMS devices. Because it can be used on areas of the body other than just the midsection and because it has FDA clearance, some consumers will consider it worth the investment of nearly two hundred dollars. Its convenient EMS technology should make muscle toning and tightening somewhat easier. Yet, other EMS devices offer the same benefits with a more discreet approach and some better guarantees for consumers. Regardless, each individual must find which product and program works best for him or her.
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