Does the Slendertone work?
On One Hand: Slendertone’s Official StanceSlendertone claims to work through a process known as electronic muscle stimulation (EMS), which allegedly causes the muscles in your body to contract in the same manner that they do during exercise. Slendertone claims that its product has proven to work in scientific studies; however, these studies are not cited anywhere in their literature. Slendertone also claims to deliver demonstrable results within six weeks of starting its program.On the Other: Scientific EvidenceThe science behind EMS technology is proven to work in certain instances, such as for patients in physiotherapy; however, there continues to be a debate in the sports science community over the efficacy of EMS as a device for toning and building muscle. John P. Porcari proved that over an eight-week period, individuals who used an EMS machine for five days a week for 20- to 40-minute sessions lost 1.4 inches off their waistline. However, the dramatic results claimed by companies
