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The Flex Belt® vs. AB Circle Pro™
Ab Circle, also called Ab Circle Pro™, is marketed by Direct Entertainment Media Group, located in Van Nuys, California, and has been available for several years. The company states their workout equipment is designed to assist the user by delivering an abdominal and obliques workout, along with cardiovascular exercise. With an alteration on the machine, the user can work out the legs and buttocks, assisting with tightening and toning of those muscles as well.
Ab Circle Pro™ comes with three resistance levels, and also comes with an instructional video, and a nutritional guide. The marketing company states the steel construction is built to last, and that the device can be folded for storage under a bed or in a closet. They offer a 60 day refund period, and their website states your credit card with be credited within 8 weeks if you do return the product.
When ordering the Ab Circle Pro™ you also get their bi-monthly autoship order of nutrition supplements for $29.95 plus shipping & handling per month when you select that option.
How Does Ab Circle Pro compare to The Flex Belt?
| The Flex Belt® | Ab Circle Pro™ | |
| How much does it cost? | $199.00 plus $12.95 S&H | $199.75 plus $34.50 S&H plus $20 surcharge for Alaska and Hawaii |
| Are there any 3rd party clinical trials to back up the claims? | YES. Multiple Clinical Trials. In a 6-week clinical trial: 100% of the participants reported that their abs felt more toned and firmed & 92.3% felt the firmness of their ab muscles increased. In an additional 8-week clinical trial the average participant received a 72% increase in abdominal endurance and a 49% increase in abdominal strength. These are considered outstanding results. | NO. There are no published 3rd Party Clinical Studies. |
| Is it FDA cleared? Please note that most products are not required to be FDA Cleared. This is a status that makes the Flex Belt unique. | YES. The makers of The Flex Belt are the first and original to gain FDA Clearance for this type of product. | NO. This does not mean it is unsafe – the clearance was not required. |
| Do you need exercise while using it? | NO | YES |
| When can you use it? | While at home, at work, watching TV, surfing the net, exercising, folding laundry, cooking, talking on the phone, helping the kids with their homework, taking a walk... virtually anywhere and anytime. | While exercising. |
| Can you tone other parts of the body? | YES, you can add additional toning units that are specifically designed and fitted to be worn on other parts of the body. These additional units are individually FDA Cleared to toning, strengthening, and firming these specific body parts. Click here to learn more about the Flex Range of products. |
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| Is it portable? How big is it? | YES, comes with free travel pouch and weighs less than one pound | NO – must be used in a gym or stored away when not in use like in a closet or under the bed. Weighs about 50 pounds. |
| Is it discreet? | YES, the belt is very fitted to the stomach and not bulky in any way. The remote is very small and tucks away in a small pouch on the side of the belt. You can wear it discretely under clothing and while doing virtually anything. | NO – must be used while exercising in a gym or at home. |
| Does it require hard work or motivation? | NO, you do not need to exercise during a Flex Belt toning session | YES, requires time to exercise and hard work for a good toning session. |
| Does it require batteries? | No. It comes with a rechargeable power supply unit. | NO |
| What is the "Satisfaction Guarantee" period? | For a full 60-Days any order can be returned for a full refund. | 60 Days |
| What is the "Product Warranty" period? | Two Years | 1 year (you can purchase extended warranty) |
| Do they ship internationally? | YES | NO |
| Do they have toll free ordering and customer service? | YES: (800) 222-7154 | YES |
| Is there bonus material with your order? | YES! Your Flex Belt Order Comes with a Free One Year Subscription to either Fitness, Elle or Maxim Magazine (retail value is $50) and 30 Days Access to Our Patent Pending Online Meal Planning Technology (retail value is $50). These generous gifts are special limited time offers presented by our sponsors. A combined value of $100 in bonus materials! | Included workout and nutritional guide. Value unknown. |
| What is the delivery time for domestic orders? | Approximately 1 week | Three weeks. |
We feel the strengths of both The Flex Belt & Ab Circle Pro are evident. Our mission is to help our customers achieve the attractive figure they want and we hope that The Flex Belt and/or Ab Circle Pro helps you tone, tighten and strengthen your body. This information was provided to help you make an informed decision. Good Luck with whatever product or program you choose.
--The Flex Belt Nutrition Team
