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Review
Summary |
The Velform Sauna Belt is an abdominal toning belt that utilizes thermal energy, also known as heat, to provide trimming and toning benefits to users’ midsections and to flatten stomach muscles as well. The device features an intensity control in order to enable users to adjust the level of heat, and this control is attached via a cord, the other end of which appears to plug into the wall, though this is not entirely clear. The logic behind the Velform Sauna Belt is that the heat energy will help melt fat through the means of increased perspiration, apart from any active exercise on the part of the user. Yet, we are not quite sure whether this approach is proven to work. The Velform Sauna Belt does not appear to have been tested in any clinical trials. It is also not cleared by the FDA at this time, but is not required to be either. The Velform Sauna Belt comes assembled and may or may not require batteries. It is possible to use the device on areas other than just the belly. However, it seems that the corded nature of the unit may keep it from being truly discreet. Thus, people may not be able to use it any time they like by wearing it inconspicuously under normal daily clothing.
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| Company |
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We were unable to find a great deal of information on Velform, which appears to be a foreign company. The Velform Sauna Belt is sold online via many third party retailer websites, which vary in terms of their satisfaction guarantees, pricing, shipping limitations, and use of toll free customer phone numbers. It is also unclear whether Velform backs the apparatus with a manufacturer’s warranty.
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| Positives |
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• Velform Sauna Belt does not require active exercise
• Velform Sauna Belt appears to be relatively affordable
• Velform Sauna Belt is sold with bonus materials
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| Negatives |
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• Velform Sauna Belt is not backed by any research
• Velform Sauna Belt may or may not come with a warranty
• Velform Sauna Belt may or may not come with a satisfaction guarantee
• Velform Sauna Belt does not seem to be discreet enough to go completely unnoticed under normal clothing
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| Price |
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Based on our survey of third party vendor websites, the Velform Sauna Belt generally retails for about $50 plus less than $10 for shipping and handling. These vendors often ship internationally, and delivery times may be up to ten days. The Velform Sauna Belt is usually shipped with an instruction booklet, meal plan guide, and tape measure for tracking progress.
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| Conclusion |
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The Velform Sauna Belt is a relatively affordable abdominal toning device that does not require users’ input of time and energy into active exercise routines or attention to fitness form. Still, by using a method such as heat in order to promote slimming, the Velform Sauna Belt might be leaving consumers in the dark, considering some newer technologies that are proven to provide real muscle toning benefits. Consumers must weigh all these concerns before making a final purchase.
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