Gold's Gym Waist Trimmer Belt....Does it really work?

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  • I bought one and it did make me sweat during my workout, I cannot say if it did anything more than my actual work out but if it helps psychologically go for it. What I bought at the same time (also at Walmart) were wrist weights (5lbs) I wear them when I do a brisk walk outside and also on my eliptical and boy does it make a difference, it tones your arms and abs and if you do sideways movements while walking it totally works the obliques!! Good luck :)
  • vauf
    vauf Posts: 4
    Waist trimmers if they did work would leave you with loose skin that even though you may appear skinny, have excess skin hanging around which is just as unsightly as being big in that region.

    Running/Walking/time are the only things that can do this properly.
  • srk369
    srk369 Posts: 256 Member
    Thanks everyone for your comments!!! I'd never heard of them so this is really helping me out!!! I was gonna get this or some ankle/wrist weights cause i do a lot of walking and i thought that either one might make it more intense and help shed some more pounds!!


    Ankle/wrist weights are a no-no also. These won't do anything. Just hit the gym and start lifting...heavy enough to where you can crank out 8-10 reps without losing your form. Once it feels too easy, go up by 2.5 or 5 lbs...depending on the exercise.

    If you want to increase the intensity while walking, you can always wear a backpack. You want the extra weight close to your core. I hike and wear a backpack or usa a Camelbak for trail runs. I've even seen people at the gym wearing backpacks so that they can prepare for hikes with higher incline settings on the treadmill.
  • There are a couple of reasons why you should get it if it is cheap and affordable. Other people may offer some solid advice but it may not apply, especially if their advice is geared for them, not you.

    P.S. I am Asian so I am using some form of math to figure this out.

    My reasoning is you use NPV (Net Present Value) rule. If the cost overall is beneficial, definitely get it. Take this as a rule of thumb.
    Cost of belt = X
    I am willing to lose this amount of weight = Y (5 lbs, 10 lbs, 15 lbs, etc)
    Y/X = Z (amount of pound per $)

    Example, if the belt is $5 and you want to lose 10 lbs with it, than you are willing to spend $2 per lbs. Z is 2 lbs. Pretty cost effective if you consider the cost of a monthly gym membership. This calculation is good in general and may help determine other purchases as well.

    Now keep in mind that NPV puts a factor of multiple things including the actual cost. So let's add some other "Numbers" to see if it works.

    The amount of motivation the belt will give you to work out - A
    The amount of support the belt gives you to extend your workout because you have it on - B
    The extra physical activities it may spur you to do since you have it on. (example- you feel the belt on so you decide to take the stairs instead of the elevator) - C
    Any other factor, add an numerical factor to it.
    ****Note: You can add negative numbers if you think it will motivate you less or cause you to drink more beer and eat more chicken wings.****

    calculate (A+B+C+....etc) - X = Sigma

    If sigma is positive, you should purchase it. No matter what. If you spent $10 and lost 1 lbs, is it not worth it? If it is negative, do not purchase it, it means you spent money to gain weight.

    If you think it is a recurring or compound positive number, meaning that in every fixed amount of time, you gain the health benefits again, definitely purchase it. Example, loss of 2 lbs every 3 months or losing 4 lbs the next month, 6 lbs in three months, etc.

    People, please note that this is a rule of thumb, not a quantitative two sided null hypothesis test with a p-value of .05 so please save the criticism. Unless you are willing to provide a better mathematical proof to replace mine.



    Another note : People say things like "Exercise and diet is the best way. You should run 50 miles a week. etc"
    A) Those statements don't answer the question you asked.
    B) "Wow, I never knew that!" - said No Body Ever. I'm sure you already know this and are looking to supplement your lifestyle with activity encouraging stuff.
    C) People may say "It's only water weight." - It's still a step in the right direction no matter what. "You should definitely not take a step in a direction that may lead you to a healthier life style" - Said no body ever. Except maybe your jealous Ex or Al Qaeda.
    D) You probably spend more money on more useless stuff (like non-math related items) so why not?

    Sorry for the long post but I tried to be as comprehensive as possible.
  • purple_tux1
    purple_tux1 Posts: 250 Member
    Yes, magic belts are the secret to burning fat. You must buy one - right now. And, while you are at walmart, be sure to buy their magic cookie tree beans. Plant them in your yard and in six weeks you'll have a tree that produces magical, zero calorie cookies.

    I like you.

    I agree, the belt can't possibly make you lose fat.
  • I cant speak for anyone else but I have been increasing my work out by jogging right? So I ran for about an hour... I have been feeling the burn in my legs and bootie but not in my belly (my problem area) Soooo yesterday my girl Tonya says... you should go get that wrap.. its real cheap.. I said Ok... We ran yesterday after I bought it with the same sort of outlooks as a lot of others... same length of time (an hour) and ummm.. let me jus say.. my stomach is SORE.. I don't know what it does... I don't care... I feel burn and haven't felt that in for-never.... So that is my testimonial.. =)
  • jwdieter
    jwdieter Posts: 2,582 Member
    The people selling this item are laughing at the buyers.
  • Rogsman
    Rogsman Posts: 106 Member
    The people selling this item are laughing at the buyers.

    After reading this thread the only thing I can think is "why am I not a billionaire?"
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Thanks everyone for your comments!!! I'd never heard of them so this is really helping me out!!! I was gonna get this or some ankle/wrist weights cause i do a lot of walking and i thought that either one might make it more intense and help shed some more pounds!!


    Ankle/wrist weights are a no-no also. These won't do anything. Just hit the gym and start lifting...heavy enough to where you can crank out 8-10 reps without losing your form. Once it feels too easy, go up by 2.5 or 5 lbs...depending on the exercise.

    Re: using light hand weights (ankle weights/weighted vest) while walking .....they are not completely worthless.

    Weights while walking help bring your heart rate up..... ie: burning more calories.

    Light weights however, are not for toning unless you are extremely weak. Invest in some heavier weights or look up body weight exercises (for starters) ..... push ups, planks, squats.
  • DaddieCat
    DaddieCat Posts: 3,643 Member
    You cannot spot reduce fat. The only way to get a trimmer belly is overall fat reduction --> Good diet and exercise.

    ^^^This. Spot reduction of fat is not possible. The body burns fat as it sees fit and placement is determined by genetics. Some spots lose body fat more quickly but by and large genetics determine that. The places that gain first will lose last. Diet and exercise are your best bets and ANYTHING claiming to be a miracle cure is pure snake oil.

    Now, that is not to say that you won't see some additional reduced water weight from a product like this. But water weight is not fat and will return almost immediately provided you remain hydrated. But on that note, water weight is counted in lean body mass as it is not actually fat by hydration in muscle tissues or even fat cells.

    Good luck on your goals and use whatever means work for you, but now that eating properly and exercise are key and king of fat loss.
  • Isakizza
    Isakizza Posts: 754 Member
    Bought one similar, just made my waist area more sweaty and helped contain the sweat there, lol.

    I only used it for a couple weeks then it started to rub on my skin while I ran, super uncomfortable. I haven't used it since, still lost a good amount of fat from my waist without it.

    I was told that exercise will help shape/build your waistline... but to reveal it, that's made in the kitchen.


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  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    I cant speak for anyone else but I have been increasing my work out by jogging right? So I ran for about an hour... I have been feeling the burn in my legs and bootie but not in my belly (my problem area) Soooo yesterday my girl Tonya says... you should go get that wrap.. its real cheap.. I said Ok... We ran yesterday after I bought it with the same sort of outlooks as a lot of others... same length of time (an hour) and ummm.. let me jus say.. my stomach is SORE.. I don't know what it does... I don't care... I feel burn and haven't felt that in for-never.... So that is my testimonial.. =)

    It still isn't going to cause you to lose fat around your midsection. That would be spot reducing.

    BTW, is your stomach supposed to be sore after running? I've ran competitively for a decade and can honestly say I've never had a "burn" in my abs from it. That doesn't sound right to me, IMHO.
  • MzManiak
    MzManiak Posts: 1,361 Member
    How is a belt going to trim your waist?

    Magic?
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    So I was at Walmart last night and saw this Gold's Gym Waist Trimmer Belt....and I'm trying to trim more off my belly and get toner and I was just wondering if this helped or if anyone had any experience with them? Hope ya'll can help me out!! Thanks!! :bigsmile:

    I find what works is just hitting weights and eating right. :wink: :laugh:

    In short, save the money, and bust @$$ in the gym. I sweat plenty fine without the aid of a belt.
  • http://www.ehow.com/how_7764788_use-waist-trimmer-belt.html

    its not a get skinny quick sceme, i bought one to help me remember to hold my abs in
  • The ignorance of some people in this forum is comical. The lady asked if it would help not if it was magical product.
    Of course it will help, very little sure diet and exercise are the only necessary ingredient to success. Although there is nothing wrong with wanting to lean out that extra bit by losing water weight while you work to achieve your goals. It's a question you need to ask yourself if the product is worth it, it will do what it says but what it does is only temporary. Water weight will always come back if you're eating the wrong foods as I'm sure all these yo-yo health gurus do on here. I've trained several individuals one of which is now a IFBB pro bikini model and if there is one thing I could offer as advice is give it a shot. If you're really willing to do anything to achieve your goals it's a matter of trial and error everyone is different. Good luck with your journey!
  • birdiecs
    birdiecs Posts: 237 Member
    I used one for a yr along with strictly cardio, I didn't feel it did much to make my waist smaller, I just liked the support for my back. However my waist went from 29.5 to 27 in 7 weeks with heavy lifting. At 129lbs my waist is the same size it was at 115lbs when all I did was cardio. My advice and I wish I had followed this sooner, ditch the belt, lift heavy.
  • I used one for a yr along with strictly cardio, I didn't feel it did much to make my waist smaller, I just liked the support for my back. However my waist went from 29.5 to 27 in 7 weeks with heavy lifting. At 129lbs my waist is the same size it was at 115lbs when all I did was cardio. My advice and I wish I had followed this sooner, ditch the belt, lift heavy.

    Lifting heavy is great advice often overlooked by women.
  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
    The ignorance of some people in this forum is comical. The lady asked if it would help not if it was magical product.

    The lady also asked this question back in April 2012, and a brand new member bumped this post 4 months after the last response just to talk about this thing. Agree with your first sentence, though. :tongue:
  • The ignorance of some people in this forum is comical. The lady asked if it would help not if it was magical product.

    The lady also asked this question back in April 2012, and a brand new member bumped this post 4 months after the last response just to talk about this thing. Agree with your first sentence, though. :tongue:

    Haha.... Guilty, it's been a long time since I've been on a forum. That's what I get for a google search on neoprene and falling into a discussion that I couldn't stay out of.
  • I've been using it since last week, and it sure does make you sweat! lol I haven't really seen a difference in my belly size, but I enjoy knowing that I'm sweating a lot where I used to not sweat very much :) It's kinda neat...
  • You guys are crazy! Yes the belt has a purpose. It doesn't work in the way you all are talking about it. It ACTUALLY works by forcing a certain posture and training the ab muscles to be in a certain position. All while increasing core temperature, it will also support your core while lifting weights.

    So all the magic potion talk is misinformation. Try it and then tell me if you don't see results then come back with your own opinion.

    I personally like to reshape my waist from this beer belly i used to have and I feel it forces me to flex my ab muscles thereby training me to slim my own waistline.

    Then again having a chest cold and coughing up the mucus is a great core workout for your waist too!

    …to each his own…
  • I use one when i do cardio. I wear it under a t-shirt and a hoodie and i am soaaaaaked in sweat by the time I'm done! Might not help you lose "weight" but helps me loose inches.
  • I read nothing but the title of this post and im going to go with a NO.
  • tlebel75
    tlebel75 Posts: 10
    Just set in the sun so your fat will melt away.
  • Has the sweat belt worked for anyone on here ?
  • alexveksler
    alexveksler Posts: 409 Member
    Has the sweat belt worked for anyone on here ?

    NO, these things don't work. The feeling of sweaty and compressed skin gives you a perception your waist is smaller. In reality it will be back to it's original state within minutes.
  • I agree with a lot of comments posted here, that it does help you lose water weight, which you then gain right back. But one thing NO ONE has mentioned is the fact that it restricts your eating portions. My friend bought it for that purpose and since it is constricting, it has worked for her for portion control. Not sure if others wear it for that or just for working out but thought I would share.
  • I like mine because as a woman I like to not be bloated I have noticed a significant difference when I do cardio. If anything it is $5 to help motivate it might not reduce my body fat but it definitely reduces my bloating, so I looked better. All my figure competing friends use one and love theirs too. I say $4.88 for priceless motivation is a great thing. Totally worth the $$
  • JulsiePie
    JulsiePie Posts: 166 Member
    nvm
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