Contraction belt

Greatgreenerebay1
Greatgreenerebay1 Posts: 3 Member
edited February 21 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm not looking for a quick fix, but I am looking for some kind of device that helps keep my muscles contracted in my abs while I'm working out. I doubt something exists but maybe I'm not looking in the right spots. I'm just curious.

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  • Jestinia
    Jestinia Posts: 1,153 Member
    I had this bizarre belt a few years back that sent electric pulses through my belly muscles, contracting them. It required a slimy jelly rubbed on the skin and was very annoying and distracting. No idea if it would have done anything because I quit using it pretty quickly. Most unpleasant.
  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    Your abdominal muscles contract and relax as necessary already. Of course you could rip that power cord off the treadmill and put one wire on either side of your abs. That would keep them squeezing down tight.
  • Greatgreenerebay1
    Greatgreenerebay1 Posts: 3 Member
    I had one of those belts when I was in high school. I hated it also. I'm not doing a treadmill so no wires to attach. Lol!
  • Jestinia
    Jestinia Posts: 1,153 Member
    Your abdominal muscles contract and relax as necessary already. Of course you could rip that power cord off the treadmill and put one wire on either side of your abs. That would keep them squeezing down tight.

    You mean I could have saved $29.95? :sad:
  • DivineChoices
    DivineChoices Posts: 193 Member
    Question......

    Why not just do the work that targets your core muscles?
  • Greatgreenerebay1
    Greatgreenerebay1 Posts: 3 Member
    I do. But I had a c-section and I want to tighten them more quickly and more consistently. I've been working them for around 3 months and the results are not as much as is like.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    I do. But I had a c-section and I want to tighten them more quickly and more consistently. I've been working them for around 3 months and the results are not as much as is like.

    Your ticker says you have 42lbs to go. Lose the body fat and you'll see the difference. Unfortunately, a contraction belt isn't going to help you in the way you want because you can't spot reduce.
  • manderson27
    manderson27 Posts: 3,511 Member
    Hi I understand your issues but I don't think there is a device that would keep your core muscles contracted. It would be extremely uncomfortable if there was. You need patience and a solid exercise routine that targets your core muscles, lifting heavy is great for your core. And I am sure there are others on here who can you a lot more advice.
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