Beurer EM37 Abs Stimulator Toning Ab Belt, EMS Ab Machine with 40 Intensity Levels, Portable Ab Workout Equipment Belt Includes Reusable Water Electrodes and Batteries, Abdominal Exercise Machine

Have had two models of Slendertone for 15 years, one with AAA batteries for me and the other rechargeable for my wife. Back then, Slendertone was the only toner available, and they worked well.My wife's stopped charging after about 6 years, and she stopped using 'em..Seeing the multitudes of asian import belts at "disposable income" pricing on Amazon piqued my interest in replacing my wife's belt, and started reading Amazon reviews for hours trying to find a good one. The only one that stood out and could be cross-referenced outside of Amazon was the Beurer EM37. Turns out they are highly acclaimed throughout Europe, perhaps from the German design/engineering claim (still made in China).Before I gifted it to my wife, I tested it out. I wanted to justify its usefulness at 25% the cost of Slendertone. To reiterate, I still LOVE my Slendertone (old stretchy neoprene style). Guess what? There is ZERO difference in the stimulated contractions delivered from the Beurer belt!it is completely up to you if you want to spend $200 or $50 for the same contraction.It is also up to you if you wish to throw money away on disposable Slendertone dispersive pads.Beurer Pros: no pad cost, easy interface, easy buttons, dependability of regular batteries (can use rechargeable AAAs), and the belt is larger in height. The stimulated contractions are equivalent. Component can be used separately with other pads for tens, etc.Beurer Cons: No stretch to the belt which can lead to loss of skin contact if using while active. (I may try to find a short length of velcro'd stretchy neoprene to adapt)Verdict: It is a "No Brainer" at 25% the cost of Slendertone. Current reviews of the "new" Slendertone design highlights many glitches in their electronic module, and the belt is even smaller than before. When my old, preferred Neoprene Slendertone belt fails, I will immediately replace it with the Buerer.Hope that this helps.(Oh, BTW, these belts are not for rectus abd or oblique HYPERTROPHY... They are for awakening, toning, and conditioning these muscles only. Think "core capability," not "Mr Olympia." Strengthen your CORE to increase whole body strength, and also to alleviate your overcompensating sore/unstable back.)

I ordered this for my elderly father and he loves it! He helps greatly with his lower back pain & he finds it easy to use/wear!

Product appears well made.I have a clip on TENS unit with dual controls and multiple, sticky back electrodes. I also get treated with a large, medical - grade model at my chiropractor. Both work well but the electrodes on the clip on model are difficult to maintain good skin contact unless strapped down with a weightlifer belt around my waist / lower back.If you have poor contact, the electrodes will arc. Though not painful per se, the arcing is uncomfortable.The tingling of this item is more like arcing. No matter what I did, I just couldn't get past the arching. I had really looked forward to this technology, however, it resulted in a big disappointment. Hate giving bad reviews but it's my honest opinion. Returning item tomorrow.

Good product, works as intended. Could be a little more pliable for optimized fit, but overall am happy with the purchase.

I've never had a TENS unit before so not sure what exactly I'm supposed to feel. I've played around with the different programs and different intensities. On program A, I felt nothing until I changed the intensity to about a level 15 and even then I felt little tapping but not much of anything. However, if I lean forward like when I'm sitting in a chair, I do feel the vibrations much better but the minute I sit up or stand up, nothing. Once this thing hits 19 minutes left on the timer, I need to turn the intensity down to about an 8 cause the next 10 minutes in this program is definitely felt!! It's a very strong pulsing so I'd say I'm feeling what I'm supposed to. Once the timer hits 10 minutes left, again nothing and I have to increase intensity to about 15 and even then unless I'm leaning forward I don't feel anything. It's like the electrodes don't make contact when I'm standing or sitting. I haven't tried laying on my back but that may be the best way to use this. Program B and D, same thing. I feel nothing unless I increase the intensity to about a 15 and same thing. I have to stand and bend over or sit and bend over to feel anything. Program C is the only program that works for me. It is the same bursts of pulses just like the bursts in program A in the second 10 minutes of the program. I was hoping this would be something I could wear under my clothes but that's not the case so I can only use it at home. With all said, even if I have to only use the C program it definitely helps with lower back pain.