Being in good shape, losing weight, and having a flatter abdomen is a desire we all have throughout our lives not just to show off, but because all of that is linked to feeling good, liking ourselves or being liked, and obviously, besides having a good outward appearance, it is also essential for our internal physical condition and even for our mood. Surely if you are on this blog, it is because you are looking for exactly all that.
If you wonder whether Compression Therapy helps with weight loss, we will tell you that not exactly, but it can definitely help.
And both externally and internally, Compression Therapy delivers results. And although you can apply it to different areas of the body, in this article we focus on Compression Therapy for the abdomen, on how Compression Therapy helps reduce belly fat, and on the direct benefits of Compression Therapy in the abdominal area.
And every day more people use Compression Therapy for the belly, and even amateur and professional athletes use it in their muscle recovery routine, being very useful in the abdomen due to its lymphatic qualities. Let’s remember what this revolutionary treatment is and how it works.
What is Compression Therapy and what is it for
When we think of Compression Therapy, we immediately picture a person wrapped in padded boots connected by several tubes to a machine, and although Compression Therapy boots are the most commonly used garment, there are other very useful garments that specifically target other areas of the body, and among them, of course, is the abdominal belt.
How does a Compression Therapy device work? Compression Therapy is both a therapeutic and aesthetic treatment that facilitates massagelymphatic drainage in various areas of the body. This is achieved through a series of rhythmic sequences that alternate compression and decompression.
Pressure waves help redirect and drain toxins, fats, and waste fluids that accumulate between tissues causing discomfort and an undesirable appearance.
Who wants to look with a bloated belly and have to resort to loose clothing to hide those annoying love handles? We don’t, and surely you don’t either. Fortunately, we can turn to Compression Therapy as a useful tool to reduce stomach volume and improve our aesthetic appearance as much as possible.
But let’s be clear and not fool ourselves. Although it is a great ally, Compression Therapy alone will not completely eliminate belly fat, much less in four sessions. So if you’re looking for tricks to magically get rid of belly fat, you can stop looking because they don’t exist no matter how much they are advertised with fanfare. And if someone tells you that Compression Therapy helps you lose weight, be careful because we have already clarified this point. To understand it better, you can read more about how to lose weight with Compression Therapy.
Now, from a realistic, sensible, and health-responsible perspective, you will achieve your goals. And about this here at the SIZEN blog we can advise you.
Now that you know what Compression Therapy is and what it’s for, let’s see how you can reach your goal and use Compression Therapy to reduce belly volume!
The perfect trio: Diet + Exercise + Compression Therapy
How to lose abdominal volume? How to get a flat stomach? Does Compression Therapy help lose belly fat? It’s normal to want these questions answered as soon as possible.
But let’s take it step by step: everything is possible considering a balanced equation where physical exercise and diet go hand in hand. We don’t want to discourage you at all, but you should know that Compression Therapy, like other slimming treatments, by itself does not help eliminate all your belly fat. In fact, depending on the amount of accumulated fat, you will have to put in more or less effort.
A clear example: you exercise regularly, but after training you binge on sweets and saturated fats. This way, you will never reduce stomach volume. Unfortunately, the body easily absorbs any substance, and nutritionally harmful foods are no exception. We are naturally quite "indulgent." And if your diet is very balanced or even vegetarian, but your lifestyle is sedentary and you do not exercise your body at all, your figure will not improve either. So if it’s not with some sacrifice, you won’t see physical improvement.
Do not rule out hormonal factors or excess cholesterol either. Therefore, a blood test is a very wise first step before using Compression Therapy.
If there is no significant hormonal imbalance or any condition for which the treatment is contraindicated, you can start using Compression Therapy with complete peace of mind and confidence. A light but nutritious and balanced diet, regular exercise – at least 2 or 3 days a week – and maintenance with Compression Therapy is all you need to reduce abdominal volume and maintain a flat stomach.
The perfect trio: Diet + Exercise + Compression Therapy!
How compression therapy works in the abdomen
Lymphatic drainage is the main function of a compression therapy machine. Draining the accumulation of toxins, fat, and waste fluids produced by various metabolic processes is what compression therapy does in the abdomen.
Unfortunately, an unpleasant cocktail accumulates between tissues, which is also why you may see your entire abdominal area permanently swollen. It’s not only unattractive when you look in the mirror, but it also makes getting dressed a real ordeal.
And let’s not underestimate the issue of love handles because if we don’t tackle the problem, they will never decrease but only get worse. Nor should we focus only on their superficial external appearance. They are the visible sign that beneath the skin there is an imbalance that ends up affecting both circulatory and lymphatic health.
As we have already mentioned in other articles, both systems, the circulatory and lymphatic, are interconnected. Fat accumulation can lead to serious health problems such as hypertension. So breaking down abdominal fat is crucial to prevent your abdomen from ending up with that bad appearance and constant discomfort.
If this is your problem, the time has come for you to use compression therapy for the abdomen. But before seeing what compression therapy is for in the abdomen and how to reduce stomach volume and eliminate belly fat, here is some absolutely essential information to understand the effectiveness of compression therapy in the abdomen:
Lymphedema and weight gain
Lymphatic health is closely linked to the condition of the rest of your body, and if your lymphatic system is not working well, it is very likely the cause of unexplained weight gain for other reasons.
And lymphedema – the accumulation of fluid and fat between tissues, especially in adipose tissue – is often responsible for that extra weight that just won’t go away no matter what. So does compression therapy help reduce belly volume? Is compression therapy effective for weight loss in your case?
If you have lymphedema, which is very likely when there is some overweight, yes. So if this is your problem, the time has come to eliminate belly fat and reduce abdominal volume in general.
The results of Compression Therapy in the abdomen will be visible in the medium and long term as long as you use it frequently and in combination with diet and exercise. So arm yourself with a little patience, but don’t give up, because Compression Therapy is also useful for losing belly fat. You might be interested in reading more about Compression Therapy and Lymphedema.
Benefits of Compression Therapy in the abdomen
- More elastic skin
- More muscle firmness
- Greater oxygenation in the tissues
- Reduction of circumference (you eliminate extra centimeters)
- A reactivated and healthier Lymphatic System
- Stimulation of the intestinal tract
Besides all that, lymphatic massage benefits the immune system, which also depends on good lymphatic health. Now that you know what Compression Therapy is for in the abdomen, keep reading and take note of some health tips that will be very useful when you get serious about losing belly fat.
Beach operation underway: 3, 2, 1… Compression Therapy!
Summer, summertime… that time of year is coming when you show more skin and wear clothes that look better when you’re in good shape. No excuses. Either you push yourself a bit at the gym or go out to exercise outdoors.
Yes, we’re talking about sweating buckets and also being more moderate with your diet. Be careful because we all know that story of “the voices made me do it.” You’re at the supermarket and you hear those evil little voices between the aisles and coming from the refrigerators, especially where the sodas, snacks, and ice creams are. Eat meeeeee… And who doesn’t want a snack in summer, right? Some spicy potatoes and a nice cold beer? A Russian salad or some good tapas? Wow, in summer and the rest of the year too.
But to have good health, just like to show off, you have to endure some hardship, and to reduce belly volume you must be strong. At least a little, so begone Satan! Don’t give in to carbonated and super sugary drinks, nor overindulge in beer or ice cream cakes.
We don't want to ruin your summer, but to keep you somewhat in check if you really want to show off a great figure at the beach. Imagine a scale in your mind. On one side, put all the things and habits that make you gain weight, and on the other side, put yourself. You have to weigh more, but not because of your belly size, but because you and your health are the real reason it’s worth it—and very much so—to get to work.
Here are some very valuable tips that will help you reduce stomach volume and feel much better:
- Drink at least 1.5 – 2 liters of water a day. It could be up to 3 or more when the heat is intense.
- Prepare diuretic infusions that you can drink cold (or hot in autumn-winter)
- Eat fruit. Having it in homemade smoothies – without added sugar – is also a nutritious and delicious idea. Here’s another good extra of water!
- Eat ice cream in moderation and choose the lighter options. There are very tasty vegetarian/vegan options at the supermarket, made from fruits or vegetables and without sugar. You can also make fruit ice cream at home by blending fruit.
- Don’t let salad be missing from your daily routine, especially for a light dinner. It always provides a good mix of water, fiber, and vitamins. Your belly will be happy.
- We know that in summer and especially during vacations we get more out of sync with schedules, but if you try to have dinner between 7 and 8, it’s better. Going to bed shortly after dinner is not the best for burning fat.
- About salt, if you can do without it, even better. Obviously, you won’t consider this when you go for tapas or eat a good paella by the sea, but if you can get used to eating without salt, you’ll see how this positively affects your body. And don’t worry about your palate because it re-educates itself quickly and learns to appreciate the true flavor of each food. Salt disguises flavors.
- Do some exercise, at least an hour two or three days a week minimum, and take advantage of having the pool or the beach more accessible in summer. Have a good session of breaststroke or freestyle, although pushing yourself more, the butterfly stroke is the best for losing weight as it requires more energy. Run, run, the shark is catching you!
- Include a couple of sets of abdominal exercises in your workout routine. The chocolate bar It doesn’t appear by magic. And don’t think about sweets, we’re talking about your abs. It seems unbelievable but they are there underneath, waiting for better times.
- Drink a large glass of water before exercise. The fat burned will be diluted in that liquid. Keep hydrating your body as it asks for it during exercise, and when finished, drink at least half a liter more.
- After exercise, don’t eat anything until an hour and a half has passed. Even if you have stopped, your metabolism is super active, still burning fat.
- If you are going to exercise before dinner, good, because you need to replenish energy and nutrients, but don’t overdo it. Eat something light because the body will burn the last fat consumed before the stored fat. Don’t give it new fat and it will burn the accumulated fat.
- Ssshhh, an infallible trick every athlete knows: Every 10 days, break your diet and treat yourself. That day you can eat even an XXL pizza in one sitting. Do it preferably before the afternoon. For dinner, again something light like a salad. Why do this? Because the body, when it detects you’re cutting fat, slows down burning it. Sneaky, right? So by eating whatever and however much you want that day, you reactivate it again. And as we said before, it will burn the last fat consumed faster.
- And now it’s time for Compression Therapy. An hour and a half or two hours after exercise, it’s also good to do a Compression Therapy session. Compression Therapy boots are always key because they reactivate the lymphatic system from the feet up to the upper thighs, but if what you want is to use Compression Therapy for the abdomen, then you can’t miss the Compression Therapy abdominal belt. Really, a full lymphatic drainage session would include at least the boots and the belt. Keep this in mind when getting a Compression Therapy system for home use.
- You can use a fat-burning gel by applying it under the belt. Place a layer of plastic wrap – the kind we use in the kitchen – over the gel to avoid staining the Compression Therapy garment.
SIZEN: Compression Therapy for the abdomen
Now that you have the golden list with the best tips to lose belly volume, and knowing that although in moderation, Compression Therapy helps with slimming, it’s time to try the SIZEN 6+, a machine you can complement with various Compression Therapy garments, including of course a belt for the abdomen.
You’ll see on the market that every basic system usually includes Compression Therapy boots, but at SIZEN we have specialized in a comprehensive treatment that offers you all the possibilities, with a wide catalog of Compression Therapy garments and different packs so you can use the garments separately or combine them in the same session.
You decide what you need and what’s best for you. But if you’re not sure, you can ask us any questions you have and we’ll be happy to help. Is it worth buying a more complete Compression Therapy system? The truth is that with a more complete system you get a broader massage, and considering that the lymphatic system is located throughout the body, covering more areas will achieve a better effect.
What you do need to know right now is that you are in good hands. At SIZEN we know what we’re talking about, because only then can we offer you the best Compression Therapy for the abdomen or wherever you want. Want to get rid of belly fat? It’s quite a challenge, we know. But by following our advice and helping you with Compression Therapy, let all the sirens in the sea step aside.
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