Is Massaging Effective To Lose Weight? This Is The Explanation
Illustration of whether massage is effective for losing weight (Freepic / Racool_studio)

YOGYAKARTA There are many ways to lose weight, but the most effective is to limit consuming carbohydrates and exercising regularly. How about massage, is it effective to lose weight?

Although not directly massage can lose weight, the effect of massage helps weight loss and helps recovery, reduce stress, and improve sleep quality. These instruments, related to psychological conditions and sleep, have a significant effect on weight loss.

Massage is a technique of self-care. Massage is done to reduce muscle pain and increase flexibility. For those of you who are already regular in sports, it requires this technique. Launching Healthline, Monday, April 22, massage alone will not lose weight. However, scientists have found several ways to help your weight loss. Massage yourself, useful for recovering after exercise. If you rarely exercise or are increasing the intensity of exercise, you may experience muscle pain afterward. Well, massage can play a role in restoring this sense of understanding.

In addition to the one described above, massage also has the potential to increase the flexibility of the body. Most likely, with a flexible body will maximize your training sessions. As an additional benefit, massage helps release endorphins. After massage, it will feel refreshing and help you sleep more soundly. Plus, belly massage can also reduce bloating, gas, and stomach pain. Research shows that belly massage can lower the belly circumference. This is most likely due to reduced bloating and water retention.

Types of massages that should be tried to support weight loss programs include stomach massage, reflection massage, lymphatic drainage massage, aromatherapy massage, hot rock massage. Some of the potential benefits of massage include increasing blood circulation, reducing stress, depression, and gold, increasing flexibility and range of movement, improving digestion, reducing blood pressure, reducing pain, and improving sleep quality.

It is important to underline that massage will not cause weight loss. However, the positive effect of massage supports your weight loss program. Be aware of this, avoid massage when experiencing signs of infection, such as fever. Also avoid massage when there are open wounds, burning, and bleeding disorders such as severe hemophilia. For pregnant women, they must be really selective in choosing a therapist and the type of massage.


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