30 Days to Firmer Abs & Arms is a fitness video performed and hosted by Donna Richardson. This 1998 video is advertised as an effective way to get sleek, toned abs and arms in 30 days with calorie-burning aerobics and specific, muscle-targeting exercises. The purpose, according to Richardson, is to increase metabolism, muscle tone, and endurance.
30-Days to Firmer Abs & Arms is advertised to offer a complete upper body workout, despite the focus on the abs and arms. Using 30 Days to Firmer Abs and Arms is, according to Richardson, a great way to tone the shoulders, back, and chest as well. The workout is recommended at a rate of 3-4 days per week.
| How much does it cost? | $199.00 plus $12.95 S&H | As low as $1.99 plus shipping on various auction sites. |
| 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. There are no published 3rd Party Clinical Studies for 30 Days Firmer Abs & Arms. |
| 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 | NO. This does not mean it is unsafe – the clearance was not required. |
| Do you need to exercise? | 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, and when you have access to a TV and DVD player. |
| 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. | YES. The product can tone various areas. |
| Is it portable? How big is it? | YES, comes with free travel pouch and weighs less than one pound | The video itself is, but you must have access to a TV and VHS player to use it. |
| Is it discreet? | YES, you can use under clothing while doing virtually anything. | YES. You can workout at home. |
| Does it require hard work or motivation? | NO, you do not need to exercise or break a sweat during a toning session. | YES. 30 Days to Firmer Ab & Arms requires time to exercise and hard work for a good session. |
| Does it require batteries? | NO | NO. |
| What is the "Satisfaction Guarantee" period? | 60 Days | Varies depending on which auction site or online retailer you buy from. |
| What is the "Product Warranty" period? | Two Years | Unknown |
| Do they ship internationally? | YES | Depends on auction site or online retailer where you purchase. |
| Do they have toll free ordering and customer service? | YES: (800) 222-7154 | NO |
| Is there bonus material with your order? | Free one year subscription to a popular healthy lifestyle magazine – titles change throughout the year ($50 Value) | NO |
| What is the delivery time for domestic orders? | Approximately 1 week | Again, it depends on auction site or online retailer. |
