How well do these work for holding stomach flab in place when you're exercising? I need something that will ease the "jostling stomach pain". Thanks
33430
I lost 200 pounds and have a little extra skin in the stomach area as you can imagine. These don't really support me enough on their own I actually pair them up with another pair of compression shorts. But my main purpose is the compression for my hips so I'm not really focused on the stomach so much but that's where I get my support
33431
They aren't compression shorts, just spandex. They don't help hold anything in place really.
33432
I guess it depends on how much flab you have to hold in. I bought these to use for swim shorts and I think they do pretty well at holding stomach in and thighs look slimmer. Of course the top comes down over some. I bought 2x even though I wear size 18 cause I did not want them so skin tight I couldn't get them on. They work fine.
33433
These are exactly what you want. Hold in the flab and are so comfortable you won't even know you have them on!
33434
not at all. this is what I was expecting when I bought it, but alas, no go with these...sorry.
300708
Yes it will definitely control stomach jiggle with any type of exercise. I wear it during spin class, Zumba, and other cardio workouts. I also wear it when weight lifting. It doesn't move loosen at all. As for seeing the sweat, you are definitely going to see some. I rarely would sweat at the gym now it's like a waterfall when I take the belt off. Sometimes you can see the sweat through my shirt as it trickles down from the belt.
1867522
I think it will help clenching. You will still be able to curl your fingers a little but the padding in the palm area of your hand will keep you from clenching. I am using mine and it is really helping with my hands/arms going numb. I put them on and adjusted them to be tight but comfortable and I can still slip them off and then on again without undoing the velcro.
1706566
I workout with them. Very secure. Never had a problem with slipping off. I don't jog though
1629365
I don't go to the gym so I don't really know how they would do. I would suggest purchasing a set of comply foam tips as they seal up nicely and seem to me they would stay in place during a work out.
2073517
I mainly use them on an elliptical. I also use them while lifting. I've yet to have any issues of movement. They stay in place very well.
297588
I have zero issues with them staying on. No problems with squats, dead-lifts, decline bench, running, or even burpees. Your ears do definitely get hot though. I just pop them off between sets and wipe the ear cups every now and then. Just takes a couple seconds and the sound is definitely worth the hassle.
465440
I am sorry for the delay in answering. This stuff works but I have a hard time keeping something wrapped around my arms and thighs for it to work. Everything seems to slip off. I use it on my stomach with a wrap and that is great.
1842232
Yes! In fact, I go jogging and go to the gym with them as my primary. I find they stay put much easier than the traditional in ear buds everyone uses. It's also nice to leave my phone in the locker and walk freely about the gym still playing music. The only time where they started slipping off my head was when I was doing very quick ab workouts, but otherwise they are great.
212851
I hope I understand the question correctly-- but no it does not make your stomach muscles weaker. It mainly supports and keeps your back straight, it doesn't restrict or use your stomach muscles any less.
1213522
Rian, the more I think of it, if I were you and wanted to do some exercises to get in better shape before joining a gym I'd work on basic pushups, free squats, crunches, walking/running/biking and not these straps. They are more advanced than the ones I just mentioned. Using these straps takes more balance and they are harder than just normal pushups, etc.
1642108
I used them for my chest and back routines yesterday and noticed that for the chest flies that FatGripz seems to make it more strenuous for the chest. My trainer tried it himself and he noticed that it did work harder on the chest than without them.
554026
I don't know if it really tones your stomach as hard core ab work does. I use mine often while watching TV. It is just fun and if I get a slight toning benefit, that is great.I exercise regularly and my stomach is getting toned, but the lose of weight and overall exercise with the hula hoop all account for that. Be aware, the waves in the hoop with the weight can make you a bit sore, and I even had a small bruise by my hip bone at first, but your body gets used to it. I love my Hula Hoop :)
1093837
We do several different ones. This may sound crazy but, if you are sitting on one of the noodles and peddaling (like on a bike) and rowing with the paddles, you get a pretty good workout. I like them because I really feel it in my arms.
670247
Depends on your routine. I do some treadmill work and they serve just fine. Things that would lie your head on a flat surface like crunches would be problematic due to the wrap around headband.
670246
I've run around on the treadmill with these and haven't had a problem, other than obviously getting a little sweaty. Yoga, totally. Running, as long as you you're not doing really high impact. Weight lifting, no problem. They seem to hold into your head pretty well as long as it isn't something too impacting.
431520
This device is not designed to provide the type of support that a regular "wrap around" style belt gives. Those squeeze everything IN to help support your core to help relieve (or reduce) back pain. These belts are designed more to fit snug on the sides and hips... not so much the front and back. When you inflate the belt, if you have it wrapped tight enough, as you inflate the belt, the air tubes push down on your hips and UP under / against your rib cage... when I get it wrapped right, it LENGTHENS your spine - increasing the distance between your vertabrae. I am actually 1/4" to 1/2" taller on the doctor's scale when the belt in inflated. It gives me the same feeling as when I am upside down on my inversion table. If you have space between your spine and the back of the belt, I wouldn't worry about it - your body shape is probably just different from mine... as long as you get that feeling of traction, the belt is working. The one thing I don't like about this belt is when I sit in a chair or get in the car, I have to let a LOT of the air out and then reinflate the belt when I stand up or get out of the car. It can get to be a pain if I am trying to do several chores outside the house... on those days I'll often wear my old velcro wrap style belt because it is so much easier to loosen and tighten when you sit or stand. Hope this helps! If none of your doctors have never talked to you about a SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR make sure you ask them about it... it is a simple out-patient proceedure that basically installs a T.E.N.S. type electrical stimulation system IN YOUR SPINE! I've had one for about 2 years and it is - by far - the single most effective thing I've done to reduce my back pain. Good Luck! Morgan.