Summer is here and swim suits are back into the mix. While the beach may be calling, some of us are just trying to avoid a belly flop. Maintaining a desired summer body all year can be challenging.
A fit and sculpted summer body requires a solid foundation of both proper diet and exercise. We can all agree there is no replacement for putting in the work. However, sometimes even the most dedicated fitness plans cannot seem to yield a summer body breakthrough.
Despite working out at the gym more days a week than not, stubborn fat can persist. This resistance is often because certain factors, such as genetics, hormonal influences, metabolic variations, fat cell distribution, and lifestyle limitations, contribute to the stubbornness of this fat:
- Genetic Predisposition: Genetics play a significant role in determining body composition and fat distribution. Some individuals may have a genetic predisposition to store fat in specific areas, such as the abdomen, thighs, or hips. These areas often contain stubborn fat resistant to diet and exercise alone.
- Hormonal Influence: Hormones can influence how our bodies store and burn fat. Hormonal imbalances or fluctuations, such as those occurring during menopause or certain medical conditions, can contribute to the accumulation of stubborn fat. Addressing the underlying hormonal factors may be necessary for optimal fat loss in these cases.
- Metabolic Variations: Each person’s metabolism functions uniquely, impacting the rate at which they burn calories and fat. Some individuals may have a slower metabolism, making it more challenging to lose stubborn fat through diet and exercise alone. Age, muscle mass, and overall health can also affect metabolic efficiency.
- Fat Cell Distribution: The distribution and density of fat cells can vary among individuals. In areas with high fat-cell density, such as stubborn fat pockets, it becomes more difficult for the body to metabolize and eliminate the fat through diet and exercise alone.
- Lifestyle Limitations: Lifestyle factors, such as work demands, stress levels, sleep patterns, and time constraints, can influence the ability to consistently engage in rigorous exercise routines or adhere to strict dietary guidelines. These limitations may hinder fat loss efforts, especially in stubborn areas that require targeted attention.
Okay, so the hours at the gym, the meal prepping, the motivation – sometimes, despite all of that effort, there are factors that will keep us from getting our bodies ready for the beach. So what can you do?
Pairing body contouring with proper exercise and a motivated diet could provide the recipe for a summer breakthrough.
When directly targeting stubborn fat and utilizing advanced technologies, body contouring treatments can provide the extra push necessary to craft your ideal summer body. These treatments break down fat cells, stimulate muscle contractions, and reshape your physique. Here are the available treatment options at Blue Medical Spa in Sherman Oaks:
EvolveX: Comprehensive Transformation in One Treatment System
- EvolveX is a cutting-edge body contouring system that offers a comprehensive approach to transforming your entire physique with three treatment modes:
- Tite (Bipolar RF)
- Tone (EMS)
- Transform (Bipolar RF and EMS w/ optional fat reduction)
- By combining radiofrequency energy and electromagnetic pulses, EvolveX can target various concerns simultaneously.
- Multi-modalities allow for customizable combination treatments. Combinations deliver synergistic layering to produce consistent, transformative results.
- Evolve addresses stubborn fat reduction, helping to eliminate unwanted pockets resistant to diet and exercise.
- Additionally, EvolveX stimulates muscle contractions, enhancing muscle tone and definition.
- The treatment also promotes skin tightening, reducing the appearance of sagging or loose skin and improving overall body contours.
EmSculpt: Sculpting Muscles for Enhanced Definition
- EmSculpt is an innovative body contouring treatment designed to build and sculpt targeted muscle groups.
- Using high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology, EmSculpt induces powerful muscle contractions.
- These contractions go beyond what can be achieved through regular exercise, stimulating muscle growth and enhancing muscle tone.
- EmSculpt is particularly effective in areas such as the abdomen, buttocks, arms, calves, and thighs, where a lack of muscle tone may accompany stubborn fat.
SculpSure: Eliminating Stubborn Fat and Enhancing Contours
- SculpSure is a non-invasive contouring treatment that utilizes laser technology to target and eliminate stubborn fat pockets.
- The treatment delivers precise and controlled laser energy to the targeted area, effectively disrupting and destroying fat cells.
- SculpSure is especially beneficial for areas such as the abdomen, flanks, back, and thighs, where fat deposits may resist traditional weight loss methods.
- As the body’s natural processes gradually shed the destroyed fat cells, you can expect a reduction in fat volume and an improvement in body contours.
It is important to remember that while contouring treatments could never fully replace the hard work necessary to define a healthy physique, they can provide a remarkable push against stubborn fat and other body roadblocks.
With the versatile options of EvolveX, EmSculpt, and SculpSure, individuals can choose the body contouring treatment that best aligns with their goals and addresses their specific concerns. Whether you aim to reduce stubborn fat, enhance muscle tone, or refine your body contours, these advanced treatments provide the means to unlock your desired summer physique.
