Can I Exercise After Fat Freezing? | Kosme Aesthetics

How Exercise Affects Fat Freeze Results

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Light exercising after CoolSculpting is an important part of your recovery process. In some cases, increased physical activity may actually help speed up a patient’s healing time and relieve unwanted symptoms. This is because light movement boosts circulation which can reduce swelling, and minimize bruises and soreness.

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In the long run, exercising is crucial in preserving the results of CoolSculpting treatment. While the fat cells removed during CoolSculpting will not regenerate, patients can still observe weight gain and the appearance of stubborn fats due to the increase in the size of fat cells caused by poor diet and lack of exercise. For this reason, a dedicated exercise routine is critical for achieving long-lasting results.

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What Are Some Exercises I Can Try?

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Exercises that increase muscle are ideal for those undergoing fat-freezing treatment because it allows the toned muscles to be more visible after losing the fats from the treatment.

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Strength training

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Strength training uses weights to build muscles. Lifting weights can be done at home or at the gym. The gym provides more options in machines and classes specifically designed to target different areas of the body and has certified trainers on staff to assist and ensure you're using equipment safely and correctly. However, the home option is equally effective as there are many tutorial videos that teach you how to use weights, and the weights are inexpensive when bought in sports stores such as Decathalon.

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It is good to use lighter weights or avoid strength training for a few days right after treatment.

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Aerobic exercise

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If you want to start living an active lifestyle, aerobic exercise is a great way to build up your endurance. Some examples of good cardio workouts for beginners are brisk walking, dance classes, running, HIIT workouts and spin classes.

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For light aerobic exercise after coolsculpting procedure, go for a brisk walk. Subsequently, when the swelling retreats, you can continue with the other intensive aerobic exercises.

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When starting out, beginners should aim to exercise for 20-30 minutes, 3 times a week. Subsequently, you can personalize your routine to better fit your availability and lifestyle. Remember to give your muscles time to recover between sessions! Just like fat-freezing treatments, exercising is more of a marathon than a sprint.

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Take Away

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It is good to do light exercises such as brisk walking, yoga or general stretching, right after fat freeze treatment. Once the side effects have dissipated, we encourage you to continue with intensive workouts which will help maintain long-lasting coolsculpting results.

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By maintaining a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise, you can enjoy your slender silhouette for years to come.