Does a sauna belt work?
On One Hand: Sauna Belts Might Make You SweatThe concept behind a sauna belt is that it provides heat to a targeted area in order to cause excessive sweating, which in turn will lead to water weight loss. Sauna belts are most commonly used around the abdomen during a workout, and when they’re removed the abdomen appears more toned.On the Other: Sweating Doesn’t Cause Long-term Weight LossThe problem is that weight loss is not an external process, so losing weight by sweating can’t be sustained once the body is re-hydrated. A sauna belt is particularly ineffective for people who don’t sweat easily, and can even be dangerous as burns to the skin may result.Bottom LineA sauna belt is neither effective nor healthy for long-term weight loss. A slight and immediate weight loss may be noticed by some, by for others the risk of skin burns is just as likely.
