Ultratone Futura Pro

The high-tech toning treatment fires electrical impulses through pads that imitate the way your body reacts to working out. The makers claim that one 30-minute session is like doing an hour and a half’s worth of crunches. MF tests confirm that it feels like a heavy workout, although the sensation is so intense you might find it more draining than doing crunches. Futura Pro, £399 for a course of 12 sessions. Call 01233 625252 for your nearest clinic.