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Does Massage Help Break Up
Fat?
One of the most common questions that come up when
talking about massage is if the procedure can break
down fat deposits in the body. With many people
seeking a shorter avenue to losing weight, people are
exploring many diversified areas to find out if they
can lose weight easily and effectively. This article
seeks to establish if massage for breaking down fat
really works.
The simple answer to this debate is yes. It is however
important that you understand in detail how this
procedure works to get the best out of any massage
that you undertake. One of the reasons as to why
massage is recommended is to increase the general
circulation of blood in the body. This feature of
massage has special significance, particularly to a
person who seeks to lose weight.
An increased circulation of blood in a person means that
they are able to burn more calories of food. This is
because the blood presents oxygen and nutrients that is
required in the burning of calories and consequently the
loss of weight. This is quite different to a person who
does not undergo the therapy as their fat content will
remain the same.
Another benefit that is presented by massage is that it
helps the rapture of fat cells. This fat is released
from the body through the lymphatic system (which
removes waste products from the blood). For a person
who exercises vigorously, massage is recommended as
when most of the fat breaks down, some fat is left in
the subcutaneous layer in the skin and this does not
break down easily. The subcutaneous fat is the fat
that you see being produced if you were to pinch your
skin hard. Such fat is broken down quickly when
massage is performed and some vigorous exercise
follows.
If you seek to achieve long-lasting and farreaching effects of losing weight, it is always
advisable that you always employ the use of
massage with exercise. This is recommended
as the blood circulates during a massage and
rigorous exercise will go a long way in reducing
the amount of fat in the body.
By employing the above stated methods, you will learn of
a good and positive method that massage therapy
avails. This is because a lot of toxins will be removed
off the body and it will lead to a sense of fulfillment
and satisfaction. The increased oxygen that will be
flowing through the body following the massage
procedures will assist in producing the positive
benefits of weight loss. Combined with exercise, which
has been proven to generate chemicals within the body
responsible for elevating mood, being concerned about
cellulite will be reduced as you will be taking positive
and proactive steps to reduce it.
Sources:
http://trumantra.com
http://ezinearticles.com/?Does-Massage-Help-Break-Up-Fat?
&id=6540538

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Does massage help break up fat?

  • 1. Does Massage Help Break Up Fat?
  • 2. One of the most common questions that come up when talking about massage is if the procedure can break down fat deposits in the body. With many people seeking a shorter avenue to losing weight, people are exploring many diversified areas to find out if they can lose weight easily and effectively. This article seeks to establish if massage for breaking down fat really works.
  • 3. The simple answer to this debate is yes. It is however important that you understand in detail how this procedure works to get the best out of any massage that you undertake. One of the reasons as to why massage is recommended is to increase the general circulation of blood in the body. This feature of massage has special significance, particularly to a person who seeks to lose weight.
  • 4. An increased circulation of blood in a person means that they are able to burn more calories of food. This is because the blood presents oxygen and nutrients that is required in the burning of calories and consequently the loss of weight. This is quite different to a person who does not undergo the therapy as their fat content will remain the same.
  • 5. Another benefit that is presented by massage is that it helps the rapture of fat cells. This fat is released from the body through the lymphatic system (which removes waste products from the blood). For a person who exercises vigorously, massage is recommended as when most of the fat breaks down, some fat is left in the subcutaneous layer in the skin and this does not break down easily. The subcutaneous fat is the fat that you see being produced if you were to pinch your skin hard. Such fat is broken down quickly when massage is performed and some vigorous exercise follows.
  • 6. If you seek to achieve long-lasting and farreaching effects of losing weight, it is always advisable that you always employ the use of massage with exercise. This is recommended as the blood circulates during a massage and rigorous exercise will go a long way in reducing the amount of fat in the body.
  • 7. By employing the above stated methods, you will learn of a good and positive method that massage therapy avails. This is because a lot of toxins will be removed off the body and it will lead to a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction. The increased oxygen that will be flowing through the body following the massage procedures will assist in producing the positive benefits of weight loss. Combined with exercise, which has been proven to generate chemicals within the body responsible for elevating mood, being concerned about cellulite will be reduced as you will be taking positive and proactive steps to reduce it.