The prospect of a strong core and toned abs is a motivating factor for many fitness enthusiasts. While it takes dedication and determination, there are useful tools to help you achieve your goals more ...

Discover why a toning ab belt may not give you the toned abs you desire and how muscle contractions truly work. (The Shambulance is an occasional series in which I try to convince you not to spend ...

You've probably seen ab-toning belts — they've been around for a while. They use electric stimulation to tone muscles so it doesn't feel like a regular workout. Typically, unbelievably, they're priced ...

Washboard abs. A six pack. Abs of steel. People have all kinds of monikers for those finely cut rows of rippling abdominal muscles found mostly on bodybuilders and athletes such as football ...

You can’t get washboard abs just by strapping an electronic exercise belt around your waist and pushing a button, the government says. However, because several companies have used such claims to sell ...

Milex, the seller of the Ab Transform Ab Belt, claims in its ads that you can easily go from "tubby to toned" just by strapping on its $100 As Seen on TV gizmo. But an industry group that reviews ad ...