wearing neoprene exercise gear vs. not

1LonelyRose
1LonelyRose Posts: 48 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I have a question. Do you all find it better to wear neoprene waist trimmers during exercise or not? I wear my garments religiously I find that I sweat more and I don't feel as bouncy and flappy during cardio. Some people may say that I am doing a disservice by not allowing my flesh to be free so to speak during excercise. To wear neoprene or not to wear neoprene? that is the question. What do you guys think?

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  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Waist trainers are a waste of time imo. If you like wearing it, go for it.
  • 1LonelyRose
    1LonelyRose Posts: 48 Member
    Not a waist trainer, neoprene waist trimmers aka hot vest

    https://www.amazon.com/LAZAWG-Womens-Slimming-Neoprene-Shapers/dp/B01C2MT8BK/ref=sr_1_17?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1494584759&sr=1-17&keywords=neoprene+waist+trainer&th=1
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    I am all for being less flappy. Waist trimmers don't make you lose weight more or make exercise more effective but if it's a comfort thing, go for it.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    edited May 2017
    1LonelyRose wrote: »
    Not a waist trainer, neoprene waist trimmers aka hot vest

    https://www.amazon.com/LAZAWG-Womens-Slimming-Neoprene-Shapers/dp/B01C2MT8BK/ref=sr_1_17?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1494584759&sr=1-17&keywords=neoprene+waist+trainer&th=1

    How is that not a waist trainer? It even has "waist trainer" in the link...
  • 1LonelyRose
    1LonelyRose Posts: 48 Member
    A standard waist trainer is a comes sion garment that has boning and straps to compress the waist as opposed to neoprene which is a material that causes one to sweat.

    https://hourglassgal.com/products/khloe-kardashian-waist-trainer?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=32920564675&gclid=CjwKEAjwutXIBRDV7-SDvdiNsUoSJACIlTqlHIRMBtUcpW0a_ZcPDrHXVWY5wsQIwkJYhDHYrpBBeBoCmu7w_wcB

    compare the two.

    There is a difference. Regardless of war the link may or may not say.
  • 1LonelyRose
    1LonelyRose Posts: 48 Member
    There is a difference between girdles, compression garments and neoprene garments. Investigate if you would like to learn the difference.
  • Chef_Barbell
    Chef_Barbell Posts: 6,644 Member
    1LonelyRose wrote: »
    There is a difference between girdles, compression garments and neoprene garments. Investigate if you would like to learn the difference.

    None of them help with weight loss.
  • goodasgoldilox165
    goodasgoldilox165 Posts: 333 Member
    Sadly, you can't sweat away fat... (Sweat is water + some minerals - and will be replaced when you next eat/drink.)
    Wear the clothing if it feels good but don't expect it to change your shape or help you lose weight.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    Why do you want to sweat more during exercise?
  • goodasgoldilox165
    goodasgoldilox165 Posts: 333 Member
    I think that because you sweat when you exercise (and exercise does lead you to get fitter/slimmer), some people think that the sweat itself is important.

    There are many companies making money from this error.
    Really this is snake-oil in the form of clothing. (Snake skin perhaps?)
  • 1LonelyRose
    1LonelyRose Posts: 48 Member
    jemhh wrote: »
    Why do you want to sweat more during exercise?

    I'm honestly not sure. It's a psychological thing I suppose, I feel like I'm sweating I'm working hard, I'm detoxing. Especially after 35 minutes going hard on the elliptical machine when I am a sweaty mess I just feel great. I'm sure it's endorphins kicking in but the sweat helps. It's all in my mind. :#

  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    1LonelyRose wrote: »
    jemhh wrote: »
    Why do you want to sweat more during exercise?

    I'm honestly not sure. It's a psychological thing I suppose, I feel like I'm sweating I'm working hard, I'm detoxing. Especially after 35 minutes going hard on the elliptical machine when I am a sweaty mess I just feel great. I'm sure it's endorphins kicking in but the sweat helps. It's all in my mind. :#

    The bolded is correct.

    With that said, if it makes you feel better that's fine. Just beware of possible overheating with this depending on the environment. Actually if you get too hot, your exercise intensity will most likely drop and you will burn fewer calories.
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    All you will do is lose water then any apparent improvements in leanness will be gone the minute you start rehydrating. It will just make your workout more uncomfortable as you'll just feel hotter and you're less likely to enjoy it.

    You tend to burn more calories in a cold environment.

    I'd focus on finding ways of improving the enjoyment of your workout than trying to make it feel like you're working hard.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    When it is cold out and I am doing legs, I like to wear my compression pants.
    Helps keep my legs warm as well as my knees, plus no drag in the fabric as I am going through the range of motion doing the exercise.
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    If I'm playing outdoors in winter, I just wear loose fit cargos/combats. :D
  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
    Actively try to sweat more?

    Negative.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    jemhh wrote: »
    Why do you want to sweat more during exercise?

    This.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    Sweat is just fluid, body salt and a few minerals. It is not fat.

  • piperdown44
    piperdown44 Posts: 958 Member
    Only neoprene exercise gear that gets used by me are my knee sleeves and elbow sleeves to keep the old joints nice and toasty.
    Other than that, like others said, why would anyone want to sweat more?
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    If you like the way it keeps things from jiggling around while you exercise, have at it. But sweating more does not equal more calories burned or increased weight loss. If that were the case, I could burn a ton of calories and get lean and ripped by just laying out suntanning in my backyard during our 110+ degree desert summer weather.
  • 1LonelyRose
    1LonelyRose Posts: 48 Member
    I don't recall saying that I believed sweating was the equivalent to weight loss, maybe some of you should take a few minuted to read the actual thread before commenting.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    1LonelyRose wrote: »
    I have a question. Do you all find it better to wear neoprene waist trimmers during exercise or not? I wear my garments religiously I find that I sweat more and I don't feel as bouncy and flappy during cardio. Some people may say that I am doing a disservice by not allowing my flesh to be free so to speak during excercise. To wear neoprene or not to wear neoprene? that is the question. What do you guys think?

    No, it isn't better. Don't wear it. I think that is the answer.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    You may be able to workout harder and better without it. Compression wear can actually reduce the amount of abdominal bracing you do and make your core weaker. They can also limit your range of motion and cause overheating, which reduces the efficiency or intensity of your workout. It's really not a good idea to wear them while working out.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    edited May 2017
    To wear neoprene or not to wear neoprene? that is the question. What do you guys think?

    No.
    I prefer to work harder, not wear things to make me feel like I'm working harder. Overheating is counter-productive to an effective workout.
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    Nope. It's already hot where I live and I am prone to breaking out when hot/sweating a lot. I also like to engage my core in order to keep it strong, and a waist cincher would basically be doing the work instead of my muscles. If you feel like your skin is too loose and flappy, just wear tight fitting/compression workout clothes.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    1LonelyRose wrote: »
    I don't recall saying that I believed sweating was the equivalent to weight loss, maybe some of you should take a few minuted to read the actual thread before commenting.

    Believe it or not, this question has been asked 98,563,179 times here, and the other 98,563,178 of them were because somebody thought buying one of these would help them shed the pounds. You can understand why people - who are trying to help you - might assume.

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