EMS-based products that are FDA-approved

Everything seems to be abbreviated and acronym-based these days. We all want to get straight to the point and see quick results, right? Well, that is apparently what's on the minds of the makers of those electric belts that stimulate the abdominal muscles to whip them into shape.

Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS) technology appears to be exclusive to a product called the Flex Belt, which is said to have been cleared by the FDA to help men and women get their bellies into shape. This area is often the hardest to slim down, so we can use all the help we can get!

The belt's effectiveness may stem from the fact that it wields "three pre-positioned, medical-grade GelPads" that target all the muscles in the abdominal region, including the upper and lower abs as well as the obliques. Use it daily for two weeks and then cut it down to two or three days of use, and you just might be on your way to slimmer, sexier abs! Or so they say.. :)

Toning your abs in your sleep... OK, maybe not in your sleep

Don't all those ab belts on the market look gimmicky? I mean, how can you get that cut six-pack you've always wanted without breaking a sweat?

These belts supposedly stimulate your muscles without requiring you to raise a finger, let alone do a single crunch or sit-up. Many of these you can wear through the day at work or while lounging around at home, watching TV.

But not all of these products have been well-received. Many may be flimsily built, while others complain of poor customer support. A belt called FlexBelt, on the other hand, seems to have many favorable reviews and success stories on its side.

I'm curious about a week-by-week breakdown of a user's progress. If anyone could supply their testimonial, I'd appreciate it.