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Diana123 Posts: 135 Joined: 2003/02/03	2004/02/29, 03:05 PM The other day I went to shower after my workout and upon entering the locker room, there was a girl wrapping herself up, well actaully only her thigh and stomach area, in plastic wrap. While trying not to laugh, I asked her if it really works, and she said that she always wears it while doing cardio and that she THINKS it helps. Since then I've seen those sweat-belts(i dont know what else to call them), made of rubber or whatever, at sports stores and am thinking of buying one for my belly. Question is, do they work at all?? Anyone use them?

mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/02/29, 03:21 PM I would say that is a scam causing more body warmth in an area is not going to increase fat burning. You can only loose water from increased sweating doing that. -------------- I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it is gone past me I will turn to see fear's path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/02/29, 03:21 PM Trust me on this one...that is total BS.(as far as the plastic wrap goes) Before my first competition, I tried to wrap around my stomach area to see if I could shed any water in that area...it was just a waste of time and plastic wrap.:( The rubber belts make you sweat more BUT they will not spot-reduce. Stick to eating healthy and exercise.:) -------------- May the lift be with you.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/02/29, 05:54 PM Big scam...And she probly sent away alot of money hoping to het a weight reducing aid! I have this neighbour (who doesn't workout nor lift)who keeps telling me to wrap garbage bags around me before doing cardio!:laugh: -------------- \"A will finds a way\" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
vikingchild Posts: 143 Joined: 2004/02/18	2004/02/29, 06:23 PM i have even seen people work out in bodysuits(neoprene surfer suits)and they say it causes them to sweet more and it helps shed water weight really quick..i'm just a tank top /shirts kinda guy though -------------- Dave "lost viking seeking Valhalla"
	2004/02/29, 07:05 PM The garbage bags would make a hell of a fashion statement at the gym.:big_smile: -------------- Some times life is like herding cats. Charlie
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/03/01, 12:45 AM It can draw more water to the surface but not water that is intramuscular or subdermal. Its a crappy way to lose weight because its just dehydrating you. -------------- May the lift be with you.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/03/01, 05:22 AM The only good things those belts offer is warmth to an area that is injured. They really do not work!:cool: -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
Diana123 Posts: 135 Joined: 2003/02/03	2004/03/01, 08:28 AM Ok,thanks for the input; atleast I won't be wasting $ on one of those things. The garbage bag thing is hilarious! I can just imagine myself on the stairclimber wrapped in a hefty bag....i'd die laughing! :big_smile: