The Ab Transform EMS Workout Belt is an ab toning system marketed through various websites, at local stores, and on "As Seen on Television" outlets. Sometimes called just Ab Transform or AbTransform, this apparatus uses electric muscle stimulation (EMS) to contract the abdominal muscles over and over again without requiring the user to perform any exercises. These electric micro-currents come from a 9-volt battery in the belt pack.
Certain vendors of the Ab Transform EMS Workout Belt sell accessories with the product, including a 9-volt battery, a nutrition guide, and a ‘Walk it Off’ instructional CD. The total package costs approximately $100. The value of the extra accessories is unclear. Our mission is to help our customers achieve the attractive figure they want and we hope that The Flex Belt ab workout and/or Ab Transform EMS Workout Belt helps you tone, tighten and strengthen your body.
| How much does it cost? | $199.00 plus $12.95 S&H | $99.95 with free S&H. |
| Are there any 3rd party clinical trials to back up the claims? | YES. Multiple Clinical Trials. The largest study conducted was published in the Journal of Sports Medicine and showed that: 100% of the participants reported that their abs felt more toned and firmed & 92.3% felt the firmness of their ab muscles increased | NO. We did not locate any such scientific research with regard to the Ab Transform EMS Workout Belt. |
| 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 | YES |
| Do you need to exercise? | NO | NO |
| 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. | Any time. |
| Can you tone other parts of the body? | YES, you can add additional toning units for the arms (for men and woman) and buttocks (for women). Click here to learn more about the Flex Range of products. | NO. The AbTransform is only marketed as a means to tone the midsection. |
| Is it portable? How big is it? | YES, comes with free travel pouch and weighs less than one pound | YES. This is a relatively small apparatus. Its total weight is not specified. |
| Is it discreet? | YES, you can use under clothing while doing virtually anything. | NO. The Ab Transform EMS Workout Belt can be worn under a normal shirt but the battery and control pack are tough to conceal. |
| Does it require hard work or motivation? | NO, you do not need to exercise or break a sweat during a toning session. | NO. The Ab Transform is a passive apparatus. |
| Does it require batteries? | NO | YES |
| What is the "Satisfaction Guarantee" period? | 60 Days | 30 Days. |
| What is the "Product Warranty" period? | Two Years | One-year warranty offered by some vendors. This costs an extra $9.99. |
| Do they ship internationally? | YES | NO. U.S. and Canada only. |
| Do they have toll free ordering and customer service? | YES: (800) 222-7154 | YES. Some vendors have a toll free number, others have a normal phone number. |
| Is there bonus material with your order? | Free one year subscription to a popular healthy lifestyle magazine – titles change throughout the year ($50 Value) | A 9-volt battery, a nutrition guide, and a ‘Walk it Off' instructional CD, all of which, along with the free shipping service, is said to be valued at $30. |
| What is the delivery time for domestic orders? | Approximately 1 week | Not specified. |
