Stomach Belt whilst doing Cardio ?

[Gecco]

I've been watching some of my Bodybuilding DVD's again & noticed that they're all wearing some sort of stomach belt when they're doing cardio.

What does it do ?

 

[Goatboy]

Holds in their big, fat GH bloated bellies.

 

[alexakasloth]

I don't understand why they would do that apart from what's already been mentioned

I only use a belt for doing deadlifts for some extra support.

 

[Andr3w]

if they were doing lifting then i would have said its for support of the lower back, but for cardio im not 100% sure

 

[Zip]

if they were doing lifting then i would have said its for support of the lower back, but for cardio im not 100% sure

Isnt it used in lifting to Stop Hernias

 

[alexakasloth]

Isnt it used in lifting to Stop Hernias

And slipped spinal discs I would have thought.

 

[_Jimlad_]

I've been watching some of my Bodybuilding DVD's again & noticed that they're all wearing some sort of stomache belt when they're doing cardio.

What does it do ?

maybe they left it on after the weights? or it's there costume for the whole 'dvd workout' image!

 

[Gecco]

No it looks ike a soft neoprene belt.

Done some google seacrh & apperantly it's a sweat belt.

Can't see how that will increase the fat burning around your waist though ?

 

[Jleo]

Neoprene belts, are the modern light replacemnet for the big old bulky belts that I always used. The primary function is lower vertebrae support/protection it could prevent a hernia, when deadlifting or squating its important to tighten the guts which in turn keeps your body from buckling under the weight.

When I trained I would always wear a belt from start to finish of training session, but I would loosen it slighty if heavey lifting excersises where not being done.

During cardio a belt could be being used to act as a resistance for the abs to work against creating a tougher ab workout.

 

[platypus]

Do they use it to add a few weights?

 

[Freefaller]

God this is an old thread.

I'd never use a belt for cardio :/

I still don't use one for 200kg+ deadlifts and squats. If you build up a strong core which is vital for big lifts until you get to the stage where your body cannot cope only then should you really need a belt.

 

[Ultra_Extreme]

lol "sweat belt to increase burning of abdominal fat" LOL

Its most likely a light support belt for comfort, if i run on a treadmill or even walk for a long period my lower back can get sore, its what comes of weighing 250lbs!

 

[Josh107]

It's not hooked up to the machines by any chance is it? Some of the fancier places have a system of wearing your own special cardio belt and plugging yourself into the machines as you go round to record stats and whatever.

 

[Ultra_Extreme]

yeah ive heard of that, proper heart monitors are strapped round you