The belt is flexed by running the belt over “V” shaped intermittent supports. The belt is also shaken by being bumped by gussets on rollers beneath the belt. The air is exhausted from beneath the belt by ducts extending across the chamber.

The tops of the ducts are inclined planes so that the trash slides from the top of the duct and does not accumulate on the top. claim as my invention:

1. The process of conditioning fibrous material by
a) loading the fibrous material on a moving, air permeable belt, and

b) drawing treated air downward through the material and belt;

wherein the improved method comprises the following steps:

c) cleaning the material by

d) shaking the fibrous material by

e) flexing the belt.

2. The process as defined in claim 1 wherein the flexing of the belt is accomplished by delivering a bump to the belt from below.

3. The process as defined in claim 1 wherein the flexing of the belt is accomplished by running the belt over an intermittent support.

4. A mesh belt dryer for drying fibrous material having
a) an elongated drying chamber, having a fibrous material inlet end and a fibrous material outlet end,

b) treatment air inlets in the top of the chamber,

c) an air permeable belt in the chamber below the air inlets trained over a drive wheel at the outlet end and over an adjustable wheel at the inlet end,

d) the belt having a top run and a bottom run, and

e) spent air outlets in the chamber below the belt;

wherein the improved structure of said spent air outlets comprises in combination with the above,

f) exhaust ducts below the top run of the belt extending across the chamber,

g) each duct having a longitudinal air slot in the bottom of the duct, and

h) each duct having a sloping top with sufficient pitch to prevent trash from accumulating thereon.

5. The mesh belt dryer as defined in claim 4 further comprising:
i) “V” shaped supports extending across the chamber at least partially supporting the top run of the belt,

j) the “V” pointing toward the outlet end,

k) the “V” shaped supports spaced apart from each other so that the belt is supported intermittently.

6. The belt dryer as defined in claim 4 wherein
i) said belt is a wire mesh.

7. The belt dryer as defined in claim 4 further comprising:
i) idler rollers below the top run of the belt, each roller having an axis, and each roller rotated about its axis by the top run,

j) each of said idler rollers having a gusset projecting from said roller which deliver a bump to the top run of the belt when rotated by the belt, thereby shaking material on the top belt.

8. The belt dryer as defined in claim 7 further comprising:
k) said belt is a wire mesh, and

l) a sprocket on each idler roller, each sprocket engaging the belt therefore rotating its idler roller.

9. The belt dryer as defined in claim 4 further comprising:
i) longitudinal edges of the top run of the belt are at least partially supported by a support flange on a side of the chamber and is confined by hold down flanges on the side of the chamber.

10. The belt dryer as defined in claim 4 further comprising:
i) a flexible flap extending across the chamber above the bottom run of the belt,

j) said flexible flap

i. near the adjustable wheel,

ii. angled away from the adjustable wheel, and

iii. contacting a top surface of the bottom run, and

k) an auger conveyor extending across the chamber above the bottom run and partially above the flexible flap.

11. The belt dryer as defined in claim 4 further comprising:
i) the bottom run of the belt is supported by a bottom of the chamber, and

j) a trash conveyor extends across the bottom of the conveyor at the inlet end.

12. A belt dryer for drying fibrous material having
a) an elongated drying chamber, having a fibrous material inlet end and a fibrous material outlet end,

b) treatment air inlets in the top of the chamber,

c) an air permeable belt in the chamber below the air inlets trained over a drive wheel at the outlet end and over an adjustable wheel at the inlet end,

d) the belt having a top run and a bottom run, and

e) spent air outlets in the chamber below the belt;

wherein the improved structure comprises:

f) “V” shaped supports extending across the chamber at least partially supporting the top run of the belt,

g) the “V” pointing toward the outlet end,

h) the “V” shaped supports spaced apart from each other so that the belt is supported intermittently.

13. The belt dryer as defined in claim 12 further comprising:
i) idler rollers below the top run of the belt, each roller having an axis, and each roller rotated about its axis by the top run,

j) each of said idler rollers having a gusset projecting from said roller which deliver a bump to the top run of the belt when rotated by the belt, thereby shaking material on the top belt.

14. A belt dryer as defined in claim 13 further comprising:
k) said “V” shaped supports spaced along the chamber about 20 inches on center, and

l) said idler rollers placed between adjacent “V” shaped supports.

15. The belt dryer as defined in claim 13 wherein
k) said belt is a wire mesh.

16. The belt dryer as defined in claim 15 further comprising:
l) a sprocket on each idler roller, each sprocket engaging the belt therefore rotating its idler roller.

17. The belt dryer as defined in claim 12 further comprising:
i) longitudinal edges of the top run of the belt at least partially supported by a support flange on a side of the chamber and is confined by hold down flanges on the side of the chamber.

18. The belt dryer as defined in claim 12 further comprising:
i) a bottom run of the belt supported by a bottom of the chamber, and

j) a trash conveyor extends across the bottom of the chamber at the inlet end.

19. The belt dryer as defined in claim 12 further comprising
j) a flexible flap extending across the chamber above the bottom run of the belt,

k) said flexible flap

i. near the adjustable wheel,

ii. angled away from the adjustable wheel, and

iii. contacting a top surface of the bottom run, and

l) an auger conveyor extending across the chamber above the bottom run and partially above the flexible flap.

20. The belt dryer as defined in claim 12 further comprising:
j) idler rollers below the top run of the belt, each roller having an axis, and each roller rotated about its axis by the top run,

k) each of said idler rollers having a cross sectional configuration with diametrical projections which bump the top run of the belt when rotated by the belt, thereby shaking material on the belt,

l) said “V” shaped supports spaced along the chamber about 20 inches on center, and

m) idler rollers placed between the “V” shaped supports,

n) said belt is a wire mesh,

o) a sprocket on each idler roller, each sprocket engaging the belt therefore rotating its idler roller,

p) longitudinal edges of the top run of the belt at least partially supported by a support flange on a side of the chamber and is confined by hold down flanges on the side of the chamber,

q) a bottom run of the belt supported by a bottom of the chamber,

r) a trash conveyor extends across the bottom of the chamber at the inlet end,

s) a flexible flap extending across the chamber above the bottom run of the belt,

t) said flexible flap

i. near the adjustable wheel,

ii. angled away from the adjustable wheel, and

iii. contacting a top surface of the bottom run, and

u) an auger conveyor extending across the chamber above the bottom run and partially above the flexible flap,

v) exhaust ducts below the top run of the belt extending across the chamber,

w) each duct having a longitudinal air slot in the bottom of the duct, and

x) each duct having a sloping top with sufficient pitch to prevent trash from accumulating thereon, and

y) said duct having two inclined planes forming the sloping top with a uppermost ridge centered over the exhaust duct.

If this is the case then it may be time to replace the belt. Here are some thing to check before replacing your belt.

1. You need to make sure the deck of the treadmill is in good shape. If it looks good then it may only need to be waxed or lubricated.
2. If the deck shows obvious signs of wear, or has grooves worn into it then you may need to replace the belt and the deck.
3. If the deck looks good, and the belt is worn or starting to turn up on the edges then it is time to replace the belt. Here are the instructions for doing that. Most treadmills are basically the same so this is a generic set of instructions. If you have an owners manual please follow the manufacturers instructions.

To begin the belt replacement unplug the POWER Cord and remove the motor cover or hood. Then locate the screws or bolts that are used to adjust the belt tension. They are normally on either side at the rear of the treadmill. Loosen both sides and push the rear roller toward the deck.

Now loosen and remove the front roller. If your treadmill inclines, turn on the power and raise the treadmill a few degrees so the roller can be removed. After the front roller is removed, remove the rear roller. Now you are ready to remove the belt.

I know it would be easier to just cut the old belt off, but if you take it off in one piece then you will remember how to put the new one on. Along the sides of the treadmill you will find bolts or screws that hold the deck in place. Remove these and lift the deck and old belt out together. Now is the time to wax or lubricate the deck.

Look at the old belt and the new belt. There will probably be a visible seam on the belt. Normally the belt should be installed so that the seam goes downward from left to right, much like a backward slash. Some belt manufacturers will mark the belt on the inside with an arrow pointing in the direction the belt should travel.

Slide the belt over the deck in the proper alignment and lay the belt and deck together back onto the treadmill. Start all of the screws or bolts before tightening them securely. Decks tend to get warped after a while so you may need to push or pull a little to get the screws started. I have found that it is a good idea to install the rollers before securely fastening the deck to the frame.

Pull the belt to the rear of the treadmill and slide the rear roller through it. Start the adjusting screws in the roller just enough so they do not fall out. Now slide the front roller inside the belt and replace the drive motor belt over the drive gear. Do this before you tighten the roller. After you get the front roller tight, then tighten the rear roller with the adjusting screws. Tighten each side equally until the belt feels snug on the deck.

Now turn the treadmill on. If the belt starts moving, carefully step on the treadmill while holding the side rails. If the belt stops then you need to adjust more. Step off the treadmill,and tighten each screw one full turn and step on the belt again. Repeat this process until the belt does not stop.

Now increase the speed to a fast walk, hold the handrails and apply downward pressure as you walk on the treadmill. If the belt stops or hesitates then adjust some more. Now increase the speed to a jog, probably around five m.p.h. Once again if you feel hesitation in the belt when your foot hits it, adjust it some more. Continue this process until you are satisfied that the belt is not slipping.

PLEASE be careful, if you do not think you can do this then pay someone to do it for you.

Please follow these directions for safe and efficient use of your treadmill for you and your family.

The procedures for checking these items are all in the Free Treadmill Report! http://www.treadmills.cc

Paul Webb–Paul has been in the medical and fitness repair business for almost thirty years. So he has seen many of the problems associated with treadmills and fitness equipment. Paul also does repairs in homes and businesses

A single solution to cure and dry the ink should be to heat it. There have already been a lot of kinds of dryers beforehand employed. The most common are electric or gasoline dryers. The fuel and electrical mesh belt dryer make warmth which cures and dries the ink. Whilst these dryers are effective, they are very cumbersome.

The dryers are commonly twenty feet in size. If much more drying is preferred, the duration of your dryer is accelerated. So, the dryers just take up important floor room in a printing facility which might be put to extra effective use. The dryer of your existing creation lessens the expected duration from the dryer by using a number of conveyor belts which are organized atop one an additional.

The article enters the dryer for the major conveyor belt, is transferred towards the lessen conveyor belts within just the mesh belt dryer, and exits the dryer in the bottom conveyor belt. This arrangement allows to get a greater retention time inside the dryer though concurrently minimizing the dryer size.

The mesh belt dryer on the current invention comprises a drying chamber, a plurality of conveyor belts possessing very first and 2nd stops, the conveyor belts located considerably inside of the drying chamber, a motor adapted to drive the plurality of conveyor belts, and a burner adapted to provide heated air to the drying chamber.

One of the add-ons that can provide some level of safety for you and your family is the seat belt clip. seat belt clips offer a safe as well as comfortable option especially when your seat belt is hurting you, whether it is around your face, shoulder or your neck.

These clips have to be used to make sure you do not have to take the risk of avoiding the seat belts while driving. A lot of people tend to ignore these belts just because they do not feel comfortable in it. The clips and adjusters are in place to exactly help in such a situation.

With a shipping weight less than 10 ounces, these clips can be installed within seconds. Besides, they are adjustable and are equally safe for the use of both children as well as adults.

Another important thing to note is that these belt clips are made of high quality metal which is tested for strength and safety thus ensuring that they are not only durable but also highly reliable at all times.

The seat belt adjuster and adjusting clips do not cost a lot and help reducing driver tension. These approved products are super strong and have been ratified by a lot of reputed seat belt manufacturers as well. There are several different accessories like strap adjusters shoulder pads, clip retainers and belt tension adjusters which will help enhancing driver comfort.

The universal clips are crash tested as well to make sure that they actually come handy at the time of accidents or crashes. They can be universally used as well

In addition, you get to show case the achievements and skill you have labored so hard to succeed in. Having the belts on display will also inspire you to have the display filled up with your upcoming Taekwondo belts.

Purchasing or even making a spot to flaunt your taekwondo belt will need to happen sooner or later. Once you’ve gone from the white belt and onto the following, you are going to need to make a decision what to do with the previous belts. Will the belts end up on the floor, inside the wardrobe or magnificently presented for all to see and appreciate?

There are several methods to effectively show the belts, so you can select a martial arts belt display depending on your style.

1. Suspend Your Martial Arts Belts On a Wall Mountable Rank Belt Display

Proudly putting your actual Taekwondo rank belts on your own wall will certainly immediately get the curiosity of anybody who comes into the room. Seeing this accomplishment shown on the wall will certainly prove your personal dedication as well as love of your sport and visitors are going to be awe struck.

Apart from being able to display your rank belt in a striking fashion, a wall mountable belt display may very well be the ideal way to go for just about any smaller sized apartment or area. Hanging your belt cannot only be pleasant to ones eye, but will also retain critical space should you be restricted.

2. Feature Your Martial-Arts Rank Belts with a Free Standing Rank Belt Display

Have you got an area or tiny corner dedicated to your martial art rank belt? Positioning a self standing martial arts belts display in this area will bring together each of your karate accomplishments for all to take pleasure in.

There are several different choices to decide from. Locating a martial art rank belt display designed to complement the d?cor in the home or even space is just a matter of researching online and locating the right fit to suit your needs and the space.

With the help of the karate belt racks it is possible to showcase the martial arts belt successes from one level to the next color in a classic way.

3. Showcase Your Karate Belt on the Coffee Table or Side Table in a Stacking Belt Display

If you’ve got restricted space to utilize (an office or bedroom, for example), using a circular stacking martial arts belt case to keep all of the belts will be the approach to take. This type of display would be a wonderful gift idea for a trainer as well as loved one that would like to display their karate belts off in their home or at their workplace.You will love just how prestigious they look sitting on a desktop or dresser.

At some point, you might want to choose a single karate belt display to truly showcase that newly acquired black belt that you’ve spent long years earning. For now, to be able to pay tribute to the accomplishments you’ve made through the belts rankings is important and shouldn’t be considered lightly.

Take the time to determine exactly how you want to showcase your martial arts belts and either purchase a display or even make one yourself. If somebody you like is actually a martial art student, you may want to think about getting them a belt case. Karate belt racks or holders really do make some of the best taekwondo gifts!

By: Joe Richardson

The writer of this article has spent a long time educating himself with respect to self-defense arts. He holds multiple black belts and numerous other colors from the many martial arts forms. Presently he is employed as a thoughtful supplier of martial arts themed products at a cheap martial arts gear online store where he supplies his customers the chance to purchase the very best karate celebration supplies. His knowledge and training have proven tremendous in helping a wide variety of other lovers of the martial arts.

Some members, though, wanted to cancel because they didn’t do that technique. Others complained because they wore white uniforms, but the kid in the ad was in a black and grey gi. This is a classic example of Black Belt Eyes.

Black Belt Eyes are natural and good. It’s just important that we be aware of when they might be getting in the way of what we are trying to accomplish, which is to attract and keep students.

Black Belt Eyes illustrate how the Core Dynamics are reflected in what we do. In most cases, Black Belt Eyes are based upon false assumptions. For instance, with the jump side kick ad, the guys who canceled may have feared that a mom would bring the ad in and want to enroll their child, but would want to see a demonstration of the kick or the actual uniform that is in the ad.

Of course, that never happens, but we are so deeply connected to our systems that our Black Belt Eyes often get in the way of our more useful Market Eyes. Black Belt Eyes assumed people would see they wore a different color uniform or wouldn’t recognize the technique. Market Eyes are the eyes of your potential students, who don’t know a jump side kick from a jumping jack.

When Black Belt Eyes see an ad with a jump side kick, they are drawn to the most important aspect of the ad for black belts. It’s not the headline, the copy, or the offer. Black Belt Eyes will check to make sure the kid has his foot bladed and the other foot is tucked.

That’s not a bad thing. It reflects your standards as a black belt. But if you choose not to run that ad because you don’t do jump kicks, then your Black Belt Eyes may have cost you 40 to 60 phone calls which should have converted to 20 to 30 new students.

Black Belt Eyes work against you when you assume that a person with little or no martial arts experience will feel the same about it as you do.

A Black Belt Eyes ad will have someone getting kicked in the head. The owner knows that one of life’s simple pleasures is wrapping your foot around someone’s head with a hook or round kick. The readers, however, with their Market Eyes, may translate that image into what will happen to them at that school. They can’t even imagine getting their leg up that high, so they are not identifying with the kicker.

Black Belt Eyes tell the market what it needs instead of listening to the market and giving it what it wants. Black Belt Eyes show that we care about what we do. They are not bad, but you have to be aware of them. Most of all, recognize when they get in your way.

Our Black Belt Eyes lead us to believe that our students will be good because they know more, but again, more is not better. Better is better. Fewer requirements make better students and aid retention, because students who feel they are doing well are happy students and stay in the school. Competence leads to confidence.

Just remember that Market Eyes pay the bills. The next time your spouse or significant other makes the suggestion that tying students together with a belt and having them spar may not be a good move, take a deep breath, listen, and say, “Thank you. Good point.”

By: John Graden

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You may ask if there is a specific move or set of moves you must learn to do to get your higher belt, well the answer is no. What it takes to get your higher belt is a mystery that only your instructor will know when you are ready and be the final judge of that.

In Bjj, getting belts is an honor given to you by your instructor and in no way will anyone ask the instructor when he/she will get their new belt out of respect. If one were to do so, it would show severe disrespect to Jiu Jitsu and especially your instructor. In parts of Brazil you would get slapped by your instructor or beaten up by other students for asking.

Everyone starts out as a white belt working towards getting the next belt higher which is the blue belt. Although, there is no set rules on what it takes to get your blue belt there is some idea people may have. Generally, to graduate as a white belt and go on to your blue belt you must understand the basic techniques necessary.

It is like building a foundation in anything. Without a foundation a building will fall, so once your instructor decides you have the basics down then he will promote you. Some basic moves are escapes like hip escape, mount escape, side mount escape, etc. However, once you get your blue belt you are no longer working on your basics and more of developing your own game.

At this point your instructor may teach you certain tricks, yet you may decide to do them another way. This is because you will be developing your own game. Working towards your higher Jiu Jitsu belts all the way to your black belt will take years of training but will be well worth it. The Jiu Jitsu belts requirements for every school or association is pretty similar though, which is why people are around the same level in competition.

By: Shakib Nassiri.

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However the traditional karate emphasizes more on self defense, helping an individual to develop better reflexes, as well as provide a full body workout. Though karate is more about the different fighting techniques and karate moves, one thing that can not go unnoticed is the different colored karate belts.

With colors varying from simple black and white to vibrant yellow and blue, karate belts always catch attention and signify the rank of the practitioner wearing them. Before knowing what is the order of karate belt colors, let us first have a brief idea on its history.

Karate Belt Colors: History

Kano Jigoro, the founder of judo, introduced the colored belt ranking system in order to denote his students’ rank and progress. Initially, there was no specific visible way to differentiate between yudansha (dan ranks) and mudansha (initiates who hadn’t yet attained dan ranks).

Kano invented this ranking system in 1883 when he awarded his students ‘shodan or dan ranks’. In those times, black and while obis (sash for traditional Japaneses dress) were worn with uniform kimono (a loose robe) in order to differentiate between the yudansha and mudansha.

In 1907, Kano introduced the modern gi and its modern obi using the traditional white and black colors, though other martial arts forms later adopted the custom or variation of it and started using different colored sashes to indicate the ranks. However, there are no universal rules to confirm which belt color signifies which particular color. Hence, each martial arts form has its own belt color order in accordance to its rank structure.

Karate Belt Colors: Order

Corresponding to the rank, karate belt colors tend to progress from lightest to darkest. Hence, to know which colors signify which ranks, check out the below given standard karate belt colors in order.

White Belt
The belt that signifies the beginning of a karate training is white belt. Since, white color represents purity, the belt is given to a novice learner who has no prior knowledge of this field.

Yellow Belt
The yellow belt is given to a karate beginner who has started taking control of his life, body and environment. The colors yellow and orange symbolize sunrise and a new birth just as a seed begins to grow, and at times the belt is also represented by the color orange.

Green Belt
As color green symbolizes the color of spring, growth as if a green plant sprouts out of the ground, the green belt is given to a karate student who has entered the growing process of training. At this point, the student has built up a firm foundation and is ready to learn more advanced stages.

Blue Belt
At times, also represented by the color purple, the color blue or purple signifies the color of sky. Hence, the blue belt is given to students in order to remind that they have to reach for the heavens and so have to continue their journey with lots of dedication and hard work.

Brown Belt
The brown or red belt which symbolizes the color of sun and blood, is given to the karate students when they are able to create their own techniques and can start imitating the advanced and complicated techniques and mannerisms from the higher belts.

Black Belt
The highest ranking karate belt is the black belt. Since, color black can absorb all other colors, the belt symbolizes that the student has deep knowledge of all the preceding levels and has mastered the training.

To sum up, we can say that karate belt colors are the result or way of showing commitment and discipline to this form of martial arts. Hence, each belt has to be earned to be worn, and it takes a number of years to accomplish and attain the highest level of karate, the black belt.

By Kanika Khara

Serpentine Belt
It is a belt used in automotive engines for driving peripheral devices like the power steering pump, alternator, A/C compressor, water pump, air pump, etc. A belt tensioner, idler pulley or both of these are required to guide the movement of the belt. Mr. Jim Vance invented the serpentine belt. The Ford Motor company used the belt for the first time for the ‘Mustang’ in the year 1979. The serpentine belt can bear tension and thus, possesses high mechanical efficiency as compared to the ‘V’-belt.

Replacing Serpentine Belt
The serpentine belt should be replaced every 4 years or after the vehicle covers 30,000 to 60,000 miles. The belt should be inspected in order to carry out any replacement activity. The belt should be replaced if it shows cracks, cuts, deterioration of the edges or is noisy. If one can find the exact problem other than wear and tear, it does help for the replacement or to help the new belt last longer. Let us understand how to replace a serpentine belt.

How Much Should it Cost to Replace a Serpentine Belt
The cost of the serpentine should be around $30-$50. The labor charge for the replacement of this belt is $50. Thus, it would be feasible to learn how to replace a serpentine belt tensioner and the ‘S’-belt to save money.

Removal
Before one starts removing the belt, the service manual for that particular automobile should be referred. The belt tensioners are tightly sprung and thus, one should avoid any kind of ‘slips’, which may cause serious injury. A specially designed service tool should be used to relieve the tension. The position at which the tool is mounted should be checked properly. The tensioner should ideally be resting on the internal ‘stop’.

The tool might ‘jam’ if it doesn’t come in contact with the tensioner stop before any other component. This could also result into the tool slipping off and can subsequently even cause injury. The belt can be safely removed after releasing the tension. The process of belt removal should start from the largest pulley, since it can be accessed easily. One might need to remove the splash shields before pulling the belt off the assembly.

Once the serpentine belt is removed, the following components should be inspected.

• The coolant pump should be checked for leakage. If there is a leakage problem, it results into noise or bad hearing.
• The fan clutch should be inspected for fluid leakage and for any kind of damage.
• The tensioner should also be inspected. There might be a problem of wearing down of the tensioner mechanism or pulley bearing noise.
• It should be checked whether any of the hood components make contact with the tensioner, belt or any of the pulleys.

Reinstalling a Serpentine Belt
During the reinstallation, the process reverse of that of the removal should be carried out. All the necessary precautions mentioned for the removal process should be followed. The belt needs to be routed in the reverse order of that of removal. Care should be taken to see whether the ribs of the belt are set accurately in the pulley grooves. The tensioner position scale should also be checked. If the arrow in the scale is on the ‘tight’ side i.e. on the other half of the tensioner, i.e. between the two lines, the re-installation is perfect.

The serpentine belt, which is also known as the ‘S’- belt, is a better alternative to the ‘V’-belt. The above mentioned process of replacing serpentine belt helps the user in safe removal and reinstallation.

All of us crave for flat abs or six packs like our favorite celebrities. But, very few of us are actually willing to take pain and effort to get such slim and toned bodies. The rest of us simply want some quick tricks to get rid of fat fast. Needless to say, we are a soft target for innumerable fitness equipment manufacturers. Give us any fancy exercise equipment and slogans with the words ‘quick’, ‘weight loss’ and ‘no exercise’ and see your sales soar.

The current crop of ab belts also fall under the same category. Thanks to impressive advertising and smart marketing, these belts are making their way into every fitness crazy household. However, the real question is do these products deliver what they promise? Let us try to answer the question ‘ab belts – do they work’ in this article.

Electric Ab Belt

Electric ab belt is a product that looks more or less like a cummerbund. It is charged by lithium batteries. It sends electric pulses into your body, which bring about contractions of muscles in the tummy region. Electric ab belt is to be worn only for 10 minutes, daily. Manufacturers claim that wearing this belt for 10 minutes is equivalent to doing 600 sit ups! Thus, you can burn significant number of calories without breaking a sweat.

If the manufacturer’s claims are to be believed, you should be able to get a well toned body within a couple of months time. Electric ab belt can be used anywhere, while in kitchen, in office, around house, walking etc. Besides, you can also use this equipment on other parts of the body for similar results. One can find several brands of ab belt in the range of $90 – $200. However, to choose the best ab belt, you will need a thorough ab belt comparison between various brands. Ab belt reviews should help you in choosing the best ab belt for you.

Ab Belts – Do They Work

Before you go out scouting for the best ab belt for yourself, you might want to know if the investment you are about to make is worth your money. More often than not, ab belts are nothing but a marketing gimmick. The brilliant results that you see on the models’ body is a lot of hard work. Such a fabulous body can never be achieved with ab belts alone. Experts believe that the electric pulses that these machines send in your body are not strong enough to induce significant muscle contractions.

To stimulate muscles to a satisfactory amount you need powerful electric pulses. However, not many can withstand such strong pulses. Even with mild pulses that the ab belt sends to your body, you feel a stinging sensation. So you can just imagine how much of pain you will have to endure if it were to send powerful pulses.

Another issue of concern regarding the use of ab belts is their safety. Any device which uses electric pulses on body needs approval from the FDA. Incidentally, only one of the several ab belt brands has been approved by the FDA, and that is Slender Tone. However, it does not imply that this brand is particularly more effective than others. Only, you can be certain of its safety.

If you really wish to have flat abs and a healthy body, then there is no alternative to good diet and exercising. However, you can invest in an ab belt in addition to regular diet and exercise for additional stimulation. Hope this article on ‘ab belts – do they work’ gave you an insight on the working of ab belts.

By Ashwini Kulkarni Sule