Body Toning for Weight Loss
Introduction
Toning equipment (whether machine or belt) is designed to produce muscle
contractions by stimulating the nerves which control the muscle fibers.
This stimulation is achieved
by attaching a pad (or pads) to different areas of the body (tummy, thighs
etc.) and passing small electrical currents through it. Prices for this
toning equipment vary from about $100-$300.
Risks
Anyone who is pregnant, diabetic, or who has a serious medical problem
or a heart pace-maker, should not use this toning equipment. For latest
details, please consult the manufacturers.
(A) Slimming and toning
claims
Some manufacturers make no weight loss claims. Instead, they claim that
the above mentioned electrical stimulation will tone your body leaving
it firmer and flatter. Although they may not actually use terms like slim
or slimmer, the clear impression is that this toning equipment
makes you slimmer.
Verdict
As an expensive form of massage, it may be quite pleasurable. However,
if you want to reduce fat or make yourself slimmer, you're wasting your
time.
(B) Weight loss claims
Other manufacturers go further. In addition to toning equipment, they
offer a reduced calorie weight loss diet. They claim that if you tone
your body and follow the diet you will lose weight and get slim.
Verdict
If you follow the reduced-calorie diet you will lose weight. But you don't
need the toning. By itself, toning does nothing to improve weight loss.
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