Can one patch really help you lose belly fat? Combine with sit-ups

Sports tape has a magical effect. It has a modifying effect on local obesity. By using the rebound and retraction power of the tape, it can tighten muscle tissue, such as the lower abdomen, increase metabolic function, and naturally shape the body. Physical therapists point out that applying sports tape plays a supporting role and must be combined with exercise and sit-ups to help reduce belly fat.

Sports tape uses the rebound and retraction power of the tape to tighten the abdominal muscle tissue. (Photo provided by Wenjingshe)

In his new book "Magic Kinesiology", physical therapist Cai Zhongxian pointed out that this kind of sports tape is a specially designed cotton that is elastic and can be adhered to the human body. The wavy texture on the back of the patch imitates the elastic fibers of the human body. When the patch is attached to the human body, the force of contraction and rebound of the patch can imitate the effect of muscle or fascia force, thereby achieving the goals of reducing pain and eliminating swelling.

Patching a small recipe to reduce the belly

Sports tape has the power to rebound and retract. (Photo provided by Wenjingshe)

1. Preparation posture: Lie flat on your back with your lower body hanging over the edge of the bed. Place a pillow behind your waist and bend your body backward to stretch.

2. Abdominal taping: Start taping from above the pubic symphysis, and go up to the junction of the chest and sternum, adding moderate pulling force.

In fact, general sports tape has no stretchability, and its main function is only to fix and protect. However, this sports tape has the power to rebound and retract, and athletes can use it to improve muscle soreness. According to a study by the Chinese Intramuscular Association, sticking it on the abdomen for 2 months can improve tuna belly and reduce waist circumference. However, it is reminded that it must be combined with rehabilitation exercises such as sit-ups to achieve improvement.

Generally, sports tape has no stretchability and its main function is only fixation and protection. (Photo/File Photo)

"Muscle Soreness Relief"

Physical therapist Cai Zhongxian emphasized that taping can assist exercise, help blood circulation, improve metabolism, and have an adjustment effect on local obesity. It is made of cloth and viscose, but after many improvements, it can be used for a long time, is not easy to be allergic, and can be used during exercise or training without hindering movement. It is not easy to fall off even when taking a bath.

Suitable symptoms include: pain caused by soft tissue injuries such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, stroke patients or children with cerebral palsy, soreness after exercise, postoperative lymphedema, menstrual pain, etc.

"Taping tightens muscles and promotes peristalsis":

1. Tighten the abdominal muscles: Because the patch is elastic, it will tighten the originally loose belly when it is attached to the body.

2. Accelerate gastrointestinal motility: It can promote gastrointestinal motility, help the person being bandaged to expel stool, and relieve constipation. When stool can be effectively expelled, belly fat will disappear.

3. Increase metabolic function: It can increase the muscle function of the abdominal tissue, increase energy consumption through sit-ups, and achieve the purpose of local weight loss.

【Intimate Reminder】：

Taping is actually a very simple and easy-to-learn rehabilitation tool. It is suitable for use at home and can help relieve sudden pain and discomfort. As long as you learn how to make the correct posture, apply the correct tension, and pay attention to the location of the tape, you can achieve twice the result with half the effort.