The Best Spa Treatments for Weight Loss

There are very few ways to lose weight quickly and easily. Exercise is hard work and it is never much fun following a calorie-restricted diet. Besides, not everyone can follow an exercise plan and a low-calorie diet isn’t suitable for many people.

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There are always surgical weight loss treatments. Liposuction is invasive and requires recovery time, which may not fit into your lifestyle, but treatments such as CoolSculpting are a non-surgical and painless way to treat problem areas. Not all spas offer such high-tech procedures but there are other spa treatments on offer.

When you book a session at a medical spa, you will be given a list of treatments that are available. You don’t have to book any treatments, but it’s a nice way to maximize your experience. Since these treatments are offered on-site, it is worth taking advantage of them if you need to lose some weight. Treatments will vary according to the type of spa you visit, but let’s look at the most popular weight loss treatments on offer in most reputable spas.

Body Wraps

A body wrap treatment is perfect if you want to lose a few inches in time for a special event or party. Body wraps are great for weight loss and detoxing. It’s not a miracle cure and any weight you do lose will only be temporary water loss, but as a quick fix, a wrap is an excellent choice. Some wrap treatments combine massage and peel to combat cellulite and tone problem areas – look out for these if you suffer from ‘orange peel’ skin. Most people find one treatment is all they need to see a quick result.

Hot Spa Treatments

Spend some time in a hot sauna or steam room and you should notice some improvements to your waistline. Heat is used to detox the body and make fat water-soluble. Exposure to heat also burns calories, as the body works harder to stay cool. It’s the reason why most modern gyms have saunas and steam rooms next to workout areas.

If you need to lose weight, spend time in a sauna or steam room when you visit a traditional spa. The heat will help you to relax and encourage the release of toxins from the body.

Lymphatic Drainage

Massage treatments are always popular at spas. There are different types of massage, but if you are keen to lose weight, book a lymphatic massage. A lymphatic drainage massage, performed at a medical spa, involves long, soothing strokes on the body. Unlike a sports massage, your masseuse will be gentle but firm, so you should find the treatment very relaxing. A lymphatic drainage massage is believed to boost metabolism, which is, of course, good for weight loss. Combined with an abdominal massage that promotes digestion and reduces fluid retention, massage is useful for anyone who wants to slim down.

The best way to lose weight at a spa is to try a combination of treatments and combine them with a detox diet. After three days or so, you should notice some great results.