another silly question about exercising...

LilyBeeMe

Hello all,

I was just wondering whether wearing a lot of clothes while exercising accelerates perspiration and therefore weight loss?

I've seen some athletes put on layers and layers of clothing and work out when they're trying to lose weight for a competition weigh-in.

Thanks a bunch in advance!

pcrucifer

It helps lose water weight, not fat, right before a weigh in. It is often done by wrestlers or biggest loser types. It is not pleasant, and dehydration is not healthy. It can be dangerous. If you are trying to lose weight long term, stick to weekly weigh ins at the same time of day.

LKArgh

No you will not lose weight. Sweating is not related to fat loss.

999tigger

Its not real weight loss. You are simply dehydrating and when you drink fluid again it will all come back.

tinuz

and you have to carry around the "extra" weight thats stuck in you clothing..... dont know which exercise you're doing but while running it not a nice feeling

Sued0nim

999tigger wrote: »

Its not real weight loss. You are simply dehydrating and when you drink fluid again it will all come back.

Ah-huh

sfgirl72

Thank goodness!