With the movement of progress, the number of devices that help women form and maintain a beautiful figure is growing. One of the most effective methods for getting rid of excess kilograms and reducing fat in a specific area is massage.
During its implementation, the skin and the underlying fiber are actively worked out. Therefore, the result is visible very soon. However, to maintain a slim silhouette, massage should be performed in courses. If you do this by professionals, it will take a lot of time and money.
A much more convenient option is to buy a home massager , master a variety of massage techniques and lose weight at no extra cost and at the right time.
Benefits of massagers for weight loss
Many variations of self-massage devices have been developed. With their help, you can massage a specific part of the body or knead the entire body. A significant advantage of such a device is that its use is possible without special skills and knowledge. In addition, some massagers are used not only to correct the silhouette, but also for medical purposes (for pain, for example, in the lower back).
Of course, to lose weight, massage alone is not enough. You will need not only regular use of the massager, but also a properly composed diet and active pastime.
But as an element of an integrated approach to the problem of combating excess waistlines, a massager is an excellent assistant.
Let's shake things up! Exercises and activities with examples in the photo
Didn't the previous words scare you? If you are still eager to try out this wonderful machine, functional exercises are at your service. They will help you get the most out of your vibration platform. But first, a few words about safety precautions:
- Before attempting a task on the machine, perform it on the floor first, following the instructions carefully.
- For platform exercises, it is best to wear clean socks or thin-soled athletic shoes. This will protect you from possible calluses. It is not recommended to choose sneakers with soft or thick soles, as this will reduce the effectiveness of your training.
- Learn to stand on the machine correctly. Your goal is to position yourself in such a way as to reduce the amplitude of the vibrations.
- Before exercising on a vibration platform, it is better to warm up a little. Do some squats and bends. This will prepare your body to move a large volume of blood more intensely.
- Choose a convenient location for the exercise machine. There should be some space around the platform so that you can comfortably perform the exercises.
- Consult your doctor. The vibration platform has a huge list of contraindications, which we will talk about a little later.
Have you completed everything? Then let's get started.
- Step onto the platform. As you exhale, bend your legs halfway and stretch your arms in front of you or up or to the sides. Hold the pose.
- Extend one leg in front of you and place it on the platform. Bend your knee halfway. Place your hands on your waist or on the handrails. After 30 seconds, switch legs.
- Kneel in front of the platform, place your hand on the platform, relax your back. Hold the pose for 30 seconds.
- Place yourself on the platform with your stomach down so that the middle of your torso lies on the platform. Hands in front of you. You can straighten your legs or bend your knees and lift your feet up.
- Lie down next to the exercise machine on your back, fix your feet on the platform. Hands along the body. As you exhale, lift your buttocks and lower back, holding onto your shoulder blades.
- Kneel in front of the platform, place your palms on the surface of the simulator. As you exhale, straighten your knees. If your physical fitness allows you, bend your elbows slightly. Stay in the pose for half a minute.
- Kneel down on the platform. Legs slightly apart. As you exhale, slowly bend back, trying to clasp your ankles with your palms. Hold the pose for thirty seconds.
- Sit on the machine with your legs crossed. You can raise your hands or put them on your knees.
Video about how to use
This is not the entire list. In fact, the variations of training are endless. For beginners, the training time should not exceed 15 minutes. At first, stay in each pose for half a minute, no more. If it is very difficult, take short breaks between exercises. Gradually increase the time of exercise and the duration of the poses (up to 1 minute), while reducing the time for rest.
You need to exercise on a vibration platform no more than three times a week, otherwise you will harm yourself.
What is the use of a massager to reduce belly fat?
When used correctly, massagers really contribute to the formation of attractive shapes and a slim figure.
They can also bring significant health benefits:
- blood circulation improves,
- lymphatic drainage effect,
- metabolism is activated,
- excess intercellular fluid is removed and, accordingly, swelling disappears,
- muscles are toned,
- adipose tissue in the treated area is broken down and removed,
- the skin becomes elastic,
- cellulite decreases,
- the body gets rid of waste products,
- relieves muscle pain,
- rejuvenation of the body as a whole.
Contraindications for use
No matter how annoying it may be, the presence of certain diseases and conditions makes the use of abdominal massagers extremely undesirable and even harmful. These categories include:
- Pregnant women. The effects of vacuum massagers and thermal models are especially unfavorable.
- People with heart and vascular diseases.
- Hypertensive patients. Massagers that heat the body are highly discouraged.
- Those with connective tissue pathologies, metabolic disorders, cancer, kidney diseases and other abdominal organs should definitely consult a doctor.
- During the period of infectious diseases and inflammatory processes, the massage course will have to be interrupted.
Types of massagers and their principle of operation
Manufacturers offer a wide selection of massage devices. The range expands from the simplest mechanical to electrical models with an abundance of additional functions. Some abdominal massagers are applicable only in specialized salons, while others can be used at home.
The most popular options for abdominal massagers:
Hand massagers
- The simplest massagers in the form of brushes or mittens are used during the shower. With their help, dead cells are removed from the surface of the skin, and blood supply to the treated area is activated. Scrubs and peelings work ideally in tandem with such devices. However, these massagers are more aimed at improving the tone of the skin than at combating extra centimeters.
- Finger and needle massagers are ribbons or brushes on a long handle, the surface of which has a pimpled, needle-shaped or finger-shaped structure. The principle of their operation is identical to the previous version. They are able to correct the figure in the presence of minor fat deposits, and also serve to renew the skin. Needle models work on the principle of reflex action and are capable of delivering very noticeable unpleasant sensations during a massage session.
- A manual roller massager is a device in the form of ribbed or needle rollers (rollers) with attachments made of hard fibers, with pimples or spikes. The device costs little and saves time. If you work with it often enough, the result will be noticeable in a short period of time. A significant drawback of such a device is that the result of the massage is significantly reduced if the pressure is applied with insufficient force. Another disadvantage is that the massager cannot be used if you have varicose veins.
- Magnetic roller massagers are somewhat more convenient to use and more effective . Direct massage with their help is combined with the therapeutic effect of a magnetic field. Magnets affect lymph circulation, break down fatty tissue, activate the supply of oxygen to tissues and help get rid of toxic elements.
Electric massagers
This is the most effective and therefore popular type. Some devices operate on mains power, others on batteries.
- The vacuum massager is aimed at improving blood circulation. A vacuum is created through a cone located on the roller. After applying the device to the problem area, the skin and subcutaneous tissue are pulled inward, which destroys fat cells and gets rid of excess intercellular fluid. In appearance, the nozzle of a vacuum massager resembles a classic massage jar, but unlike it, you do not need to apply any effort during the procedure, since the device has a “suction” power regulator. The disadvantage of such models is that there is a possibility of hematomas and the growth of spider veins. More modern vacuum massagers have the function of performing procedures on sensitive skin.
- The thermal massager creates a “sauna effect”. Metabolic processes are activated, and the fat layer is burned under the influence of heat.
- A vibration massager sends impulses to the muscles, provoking their contraction. Of course, fat is not burned throughout the entire body, but only in problem areas where the massager was used. They are often made in the form of belts, which allows you to operate the device while leaving your hands free. Another well-known version of such a device is the “butterfly”. It is most often used to lose belly fat. The effectiveness of myostimulators is ambiguous: if there is a large fat layer, they will be ineffective. These models are ideal for those who want to tighten a sagging tummy and for those who combine the use of a massager with physical activity.
What does it give?
The goal of any massage performed for weight loss is to activate metabolic processes by heating tissues and increasing blood circulation. But in addition to this, the vibrating tape massager provides a number of additional positive effects, which is why it is becoming increasingly popular among those losing weight:
- stimulates lymph outflow;
- relieves swelling;
- improves cellular nutrition;
- eliminates pain syndrome;
- breaks cellulite;
- redistributes fat deposits;
- tones muscles;
- strengthens ligaments;
- facilitates the work of the heart.
Thanks to this complex effect, the entire body is activated. With regular massage, the immune system is strengthened, the volume of problem areas is significantly reduced, and the nervous and cardiovascular systems work better.
Reviews about the effectiveness of using massagers
Choosing the right massager is a purely individual matter. Reviews show that there will be an effect from its use in any case. The result is especially noticeable when combining massage with special cosmetics or other methods of weight loss.
Alina, 34 years old
“I bought a massager for the abdomen and thighs with vibration from an online store. The massage was done with special warming oil. After just a couple of weeks, the skin became smooth, but there is no significant weight loss yet.”
Tatyana, 30 years old
“I chose a budget model – a battery-powered roller massager. It is comfortable to hold, the feeling is very pleasant. The skin has become elastic and smooth, the effect is obvious!”
Galina, 28 years old
“I was recommended a vacuum massager. This is just a discovery for those who want to get rid of the “life preserver” on their stomach. I use it for 10 minutes on my legs and sides. All the folds on my waist, stretch marks and bumps on my skin disappeared in just 4 months! Great stuff!
Irina, 41 years old
“I never believed that you could lose weight with a massager, but a friend gave me a muscle stimulator. This, of course, is not a full-fledged remedy for combating excess weight, but with a combination of exercises and eliminating sweets, in a month I decreased in volume by one size! Another plus is that the skin on the stomach has tightened and is not hanging like an apron.”
From the field of mythology...
If you hope that just using such a miraculous device will help you easily get rid of excess weight, without particularly straining, then you are mistaken. The use of all methods is useful in combination and gives an undeniable result.
Myths about vibrating massagers:
- Myth 1: Vibrating massagers slim your figure. When a person’s body receives a massage, it expends no energy at all, and it is impossible to lose weight without losing calories. That is why the use of hardware massage alone, without proper nutrition and minimal physical activity, is not enough.
- Myth 2: hardware massage pumps muscle tissue. It is basically impossible to tighten muscles through sessions, since this requires tension. You can pump up muscles only with the help of physical exercise.
- Myth 3: Vibration machines remove cellulite. In fact, such a device can only get rid of a barely noticeable “orange peel.” Skin tone improves due to the flow of blood, which also makes it elastic and toned. And for more advanced forms of cellulite, it is also recommended to reconsider your eating habits.
Recommendations for using massagers
To obtain a visible result, it is advisable to use the device for 15 minutes daily; for myostimulators, the time can be increased to half an hour.
It is preferable to perform a massage session in the evenings, after a warming shower or bath. Before using the device, it is worth treating the skin with a scrub, which will open the pores and allow you to quickly get rid of excess intercellular fluid.
Abdominal massage for weight loss is done no earlier than two hours after eating or an hour before the intended meal.
A prerequisite for significant weight loss is proper nutrition and exercise. But in cases where only a couple of unnecessary kilograms are troubling, or the skin has lost its tone, using a massager to correct the figure will be enough.
Problem areas when losing weight or how effective is a belt?
Problem areas
You can get rid of lipid deposits in the arms and hips with the help of daily training, which cannot be said about the stomach and waist: everything is much more complicated here. Even daily loads on the abdominal area cannot give a guaranteed result. In such situations, a massage belt is relevant.
The device is a wide tape on which two plates are placed. The device runs on mains power or batteries and creates the effect of physical exercise, thereby destroying lipids. The massage effect helps muscles contract without effort or energy consumption.
Important: Once you decide to use a vibrating massager, be sure to consult your doctor, since the use of the device has rules for use and contraindications.
