14 Apr Body Wraps Offer Benefits, But Not Long-Term Weight Loss

If you are looking for a quick and simple way to lose weight, you may be tempted to try out one of the “body wraps” that are offered by a number of companies.  Unfortunately, these companies make outrageous claims regarding what a body wrap can achieve for you, which may tempt you to try to take the easy way out to shed those extra pounds.

If you aren’t familiar with a body wrap, it is a service that is often provided by spas or other companies that provide cosmetic services.  First, measurements are take of various parts of your body.  Then, your body is covered with a special mixture that could be comprised of oil, mineral salt, mud or other natural ingredients.  Your body is then wrapped up with a cotton bandage that may or may not have been pre-soaked in an herbal solution.

After your body is wrapped, steps are taken to get your body sweating. This may involve having you lay down beneath a thermal blanket or you may actually engage in some light movement to get you sweating.  Either way, the goal is to help you get rid of excess water so you can lose inches from various parts of your body. By taking measurements after the process is over, you can easily see just how much water weight you have lost.

While a body wrap may effectively help you squeeze into that special dress for a night, it is not a long-term method for weight loss.  It does not burn calories or help your body get rid of fat, but it is possible to lose several inches for a short period of time and there is evidence that body wraps help to tighten the skin, eliminate toxins from the body and reduce the appearance of cellulite.  Nonetheless, if you are looking to lose weight, nothing is more effective than following a healthy diet and being sure to get plenty of exercise on a regular basis.  Here at At Home Fitness, we are pleased to be able to provide you with a variety of different types of health equipment to select from, including:

•  Treadmills
•  Ellipticals
•  Home Gyms
•  Free Weights
•  Kettle Bells
•  Rowing Machines
•  Exercise Bikes
•  Indoor Cycles
•  Vibration Plates
•  Stair Climbers

By offering a variety of home health equipment, we hope to help you lose real weight and keep it off for years to come!