Welcome to our side-by-side comparison for The Flex Belt® vs. Malibu Pilates®. If you are interested in Malibu Pilates®, we have some valuable information below about this product. You might also find The Flex Belt® to be a good fit for you since you are interested in fitness. We feel that The Flex Belt is one of the most effective, easy-to-use and results oriented Abdominal Toning Systems available...we are proud to show how it is truly unique and can work in conjunction with just about any type of exercise product, fitness routine or program

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The Flex Belt® vs. Malibu Pilates®

Pilates is a type of physical exercise that has gained some recognition over the years, and now more so since it has become associated with Malibu – playground of the stars. Carroll Krieff, a longtime resident of Malibu, is the developer of the Malibu Pilates® Chair, a device she hopes will help everyone enjoy this type of exercise in their own home. The manufacturer states that the chair can begin to show results for users within the first 10 days if used diligently and properly. The chair is portable, relatively easy to use and can assist with total body and cardiovascular workouts. Users should be aware that the chair alone if used casually will yield no results, and the manufacturer suggests following a solid nutritional program along with daily use of their chair.

Malibu Pilates® offers an instructional DVD, a workout program, an eating guide and a wall chart along with purchase. The company also includes a 30 day money back guarantee. Buyers will be refunded within 8 weeks of the return of the chair.

How Does Malibu Pilates® compare to The Flex Belt?

	The Flex Belt®	Malibu Pilates®
How much does it cost?	$199.00 plus $12.95 S&H	$299.70 plus $14.95 trial fee plus $29.95 shipping & handling
Are there 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.
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 Flex Belt is cleared by the FDA for Toning, Strengthening and Firming the Abdominal Muscles.	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.
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
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 30 pounds.
Is it discreet?	YES, you can use under clothing 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 or break a sweat during a toning session.	YES, requires time to exercise and hard work for a good toning session.
Does it require batteries?	NO	NO
What is the "Satisfaction Guarantee" period?	60 Days	30 Days
What is the "Product Warranty" period?	Two Years	Unknown
Do they ship internationally?	YES	Canada only
Do they have toll free ordering and customer service?	YES: (800) 222-7154	YES
Is there bonus material with your order?	Free one year subscription to a popular healthy lifestyle magazine – titles change throughout the year ($50 Value).	Workout DVDs, exercise plan, wall chart and meal plan. Value unknown.
What is the delivery time for domestic orders?	Approximately 1 week	Unknown.

We feel the strengths of both The Flex Belt & Malibu Pilates® are evident. Our mission is to help our customers achieve the attractive figure they want and we hope that The Flex Belt and/or Malibu Pilates® 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