After two years of blogging I truly feel as though I have gained your trust wholeheartedly. Your kind e-mails, DM’s and Facebook Messages always make my day, week, month, year and LIFE for that matter. Sometimes I cannot believe that I have gotten the opportunity to work with some of the top brands in the industry throughout my modeling career, and I have found that with hard work and dedication to my blog; I am finally getting the opportunity to work with most cutting edge health and fitness companies as well! Don’t get me wrong… it has taken a bit of time to get here. You and I have gone through quite a bit together; from putting butter in our morning coffee [which I am currently drinking btw] to wearing sweatpants with high heels and cooking tons of healthy dishes along the way! I just wanted to say a quick thank you for coming on this journey with me, and thank you to today’s sponsor; Slendertone for inviting me to join the Connected Core Influencer Network this past April.
When collabing with brands I always tell them that if I don’t have anything nice to say…I won’t say anything at all, but I have quite a bit to say about the Slendertone Ab Belt after using it for a little over a month in conjunction to a healthy diet and active lifestyle of course. Before we move on to my thoughts on the Slendertone connect App Driven Muscle Toner, I want to discuss a few key details. The Slendertone Connect Abdominal Muscle Toner is the latest innovation in abdominal toning. This revolutionary toning belt is the only muscle toning device that actively tones your abs and tracks your progress all from an easy to use mobile app.
I know you have seen infomercials for ab belts since the early 2000’s, but Slendertone is the ONLY Smart Ab belt that comes with an FDA approval. Your core is the powerhouse of your body in which all movement stems from. I know as I get older my core and exclusively my abdominals have acquired a layer of fatty tissue that is much harder to get rid of then in my college days; even though back then I was scarfing ‘Big Macs’ and downing rum and diets every week. I have also noticed that since going off hormonal birth control my hormone fluctuations are directly correlated to a flat belly. So, at 31 I definitely need some extra help in that department. I was also pleasantly surprised with how user-friendly the technology is. I downloaded the app and within minutes I was chilin on my couch, watching ESPN and getting a thirty minute Ab burn in to start my day.
From the touch of your smart phone you can track your sessions progress and design a plan exclusively for you. Slendertone Connect Abs offers five exclusive programs:
Fitness (Which is the one I am currently tracking): Fitness is an advanced toning program that delivers 200 contractions in 30 minutes. It complements existing exercise regimes through strengthening of your core muscles. I am working through a session as I write this btw!
Essential Toning: Which is the flagship Slendertone program. It delivers a deep abdominal muscle workout, and helps strengthen your core to improve confindence, build ab definition and boost wellbeing.
Advanced Toning: The most intense program in the range, delivering 192 powerful contractions to challenge the most advanced toners. Hard “core” just got even harder!
Upcoming Event: A challenging program delivering a high number of muscle contractions to get you toned for any occasion. Looking to tone up in time for a wedding, holiday or birthday? This program is for you!
Post Natal: Our most gently program for mothers looking to tone their tummy after pregnancy. Firm up your stomach through core toning. (Only recommended for mothers who gave birth at least 6 weeks ago. Consult your physician before trying this program)
So now that I have broken down the details of what the Slendertone App Driven Abdominal Muscle Toner has to offer I want to give you some of my thoughts!
1-Wow…I DO have a waist! I have an athletic figure; which is basically a small chest and an almost even hip to waist ratio. I am always envious of women with curves. Curves are friggin gorgeoussss! So after a few tries, and practice placing the belt directly over my midsection; much to my surprise I really saw actual indent, instead instead of one straight line! Just as a side-note, I have tried a waist sincher ala Kardashian style, but found it to be extremely uncomfortable and Cory really did not like the thought of a corset-like devise squishing my inner organs. He literally walked in on me with it on and forced me to take it off. The Slendertone Ab Belt is much more comfortable.
2-My Abs were actually sore! I work out on a regular basis and teach classes on a weekly basis. So what more could this do for me? Well through the use of EMS or Electro Muscular Stimulation my muscles were engaged, stimulated and truly got put to work! It takes work to increase your level, but you can definitely increase the stimulation as you work through your program.
3-The progress e-mails keep me motivated! The Slendertone Connect Abs keeps you motivated by offering ways to get a quick burn on in addition to your Ab Belt use. They also offer weekly goals which give you the push you need to increase the intensity! E-mails with different exercises are sent on a weekly basis, and encouraging words and videos truly gives me the extra boost I need. It could only take five minutes of work to yield results.
4-The Ab Belt Will Not Replace Diet and Regular Exercise: As much as I love the Slendertone Connect Abdominal Muscle Toner Belt it will not replace a well balanced diet and regular exercise. It is not a quick fix, but a little frosting on the cake that is an active and healthy lifestyle.
Thanks to Slendertone I am hosting a GIVEAWAY of one Slendertone Ab Belt! In order to enter comment below and follow me and Slendertone on Instagram or Facebook (@TaylorWalkerFit & @Slendertone), and comment on today’s blog, Instagram or Facebook post with how you like to tone your abs and use the hashtag #ConnectedCore to enter to win. Once the winner is selected, I will reach out for a mailing address and your Ab Belt will be sent your way. Good luck!
