Vacu treadmill – how does it work?
Vacu (also called vacu shaper and vacu step) is a device that enables you to walk under negative pressure. This makes a simple workout much more intense, and burns calories four times faster than with traditional exercises. The shape of the device itself resembles a capsule in which the exercising person is enclosed from the waist down. Before entering, you have to wear a special foam belt that looks like a short, flared skirt.
While performing movements on the stepper, special sensors monitor the heart rate, and the vacuum increases blood circulation in the lower parts of the body, such as abdomen, buttocks, hips and thighs. This boosts metabolism and accelerates the reduction of fat tissue.
What are the benefits of training on a Vacu treadmill?
The advantages of exercising on such equipment will be noticed by all those who want to lose weight and shape their figure in an effective way. This is because a vacuum treadmill enables:
- active fat burning at a faster rate than traditional workouts;
- cellulite reduction;
- reduction in circumference around the waist, abdomen, buttocks and thighs;
- weight loss;
- more favourable circulation of blood and lymph;
- faster metabolism;
- better mood;
- reduced leg swelling;
- increased overall fitness of the body.
Vacu treadmill – how to dress and what is worth knowing?
The foam belt you put on before entering the capsule should not come into direct contact with your skin. Therefore, you should wear a complete sports outfit for the session: a T-shirt, shorts or gaiters, and athletic shoes (that is, sneakers – not tennis shoes or sandals).
Importantly: do not come to the training immediately after a meal and drinking liquids, such as coffee, tea, juices or alcohol. It is worth waiting a minimum of one hour. However, after the session, you need to drink plenty of water (optimally about 2 litres) and it is better not to eat fatty foods.
What to take with you on the Vacu treadmill?
First and foremost, a water bottle. You should drink about half a litre of this liquid during the workout. In addition, it’s a good idea to bring a towel with you – it will come in handy, as you’re bound to sweat heavily while exercising.
Vacu treadmill – how many times a week to train?
Vacu Well sessions must be regular. It is advisable to exercise a minimum of 1-2 times a week for 30 minutes each, for a period of 2-3 weeks. Systematic training allows you to lose up to 4 cm in hip and thigh circumference. For such good results, an average of 20-40 sessions is recommended.
Vacu treadmill – contraindications to training
First of all, the following persons should not use the Vacu treadmill:
- women during menstruation and pregnancy;
- epileptics;
- people with circulatory diseases and inflammatory conditions;
- those suffering from heart conditions, rheumatic diseases and diabetes;
- those struggling with varicose veins.
Contraindications arise from the fact that the treadmill intensifies the pressure in the body, as well as increases blood circulation, which in the case of the above-mentioned factors can have negative consequences. Remember to consult a specialist when in doubt.
Why should you try the Vacu treadmill?
Fat burning during capsule exercise takes place with much less effort than traditional training, engaging only 50% of the maximum heart rate. Fat reduction, on the other hand, actually occurs in the areas we most often want to shape – namely the abdomen, buttocks, thighs and hips. A 30-minute workout can burn 20-50 grams of fat and about 186-465 kcal. However, bear in mind that the effects of the session will not be visible if the exercising person does not follow a well-balanced diet. The basis of fat reduction will always be a properly composed diet plan, which can be arranged or consulted with a dietician.
Where can you use a Vacu Well treadmill?
MultiSport cardholders can use the search engine [check here] to see which facilities and locations have Vacu treadmills. The most common will be body shaping centres, beauty salons, wellness centres and gyms.