another silly question about exercising...

LilyBeeMe
LilyBeeMe Posts: 15 Member
edited November 17 in Fitness and Exercise
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!

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  • pcrucifer
    pcrucifer Posts: 71 Member
    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
    LKArgh Posts: 5,178 Member
    No you will not lose weight. Sweating is not related to fat loss.
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    Its not real weight loss. You are simply dehydrating and when you drink fluid again it will all come back.
  • tinuz
    tinuz Posts: 1,123 Member
    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
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    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
    sfgirl72 Posts: 1 Member
    Thank goodness!
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