Endermologie’s effect on the fat cell (adipocyte). How we can spot treat stubborn areas of fat.
This little info-gram explains why I encourage my clients to exercise after their Endermologie treatments.
Pictured here is a representation of a fat cell. Fat is stored inside the cell in the form of triglycerides. In our bodies, we have Alpha and Beta fat cell receptors. Alpha receptors control the accumulation and storage of fat and the Beta receptors control the release of the triglycerides from the fat cell as free fatty acids (FFAs). These FFAs and other toxins are then transported through the blood to be used as fuel wherever energy is needed, for example active muscles.
Endermologie combines mechanical stimulation of the connective tissues (fascia) with a negative-pressure massage to stimulate Beta receptors to break down fat (a process called lipolysis), thus causing the release of FFAs and toxins into the bloodstream. If you exercise after your treatment (preferably within the first few hours, but certainly within 24hours), your muscles will use those FFAs as energy, ensuring the fat is not re-distributed and allowing those fat cells to shrink, giving you a better result.
Note, as Endermologie boosts your circulation, it also helps to speed up this process.
