Quick fixes and magic pills are just that — they don't produce long-lasting results that will impact your health and life in the long-term. It's tempting to assume specific products can get you what you want, be it a slim figure, better sleep, or a clearer mental state.
In reality, obtaining most of these things comes down to a combination of healthy practices, not just dollar signs. Here are some health and fitness products you shouldn't waste your money on and don't need to include in your everyday life.
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Sweat-inducing products
Products like sweat suits and sweat creams claim to help "enhance your workout," improve your circulation, and make you sweat more, according to one product's description.
Sweating is the process that helps you stay cool when your body heats up from exercise, hot weather, and even embarrassment, MedlinePlus reports. It is not, as CNN reports, a sign that you're burning more calories.
Some of the creams are also sold with a belt so people can wear both during their workout. The explanation on the site for on product says, "it takes energy to sweat, more energy than most people might think. And like all energy consuming processes, sweating helps burn calories."
Although your body does work to burn calories and cool itself down, warming up takes even more energy, according to the Naked Scientists. This energy can help you lose water weight, which you will gain back due to the fact that fat itself is not targetable, Consumers Compare reported.
Himalayan salt lamps
Salt lamps may look nice, but they can cost a pretty penny, retailing for anywhere from $15 to $70 on Amazon. The lamps are advertised to, as one brand words it, "emit negative ions that fight against positively charged particles" and "help[s] eliminate allergens, smoke, dander, pollen and other air pollutants."
INSIDER spoke with physician and health and wellness expert Dr. Nesochi Okeke-Igbokwe, who said that the health claims for these lamps haven't been backed up by science.
"Patients seeking alternative therapies or treatment modalities to aid in improving their breathing should really explore stronger evidence based options with their physicians," she said.
And you shouldn't back these products up with your cash either. Today also reported that there haven't been any large studies to confirm the ion claim.
Waist trainers
Waist trainers don't actually "train" your body. In fact, Business Insider reported that the garment isn't recommended for long-term use by both doctors and personal trainers.
"If I were to take a rubber band and wrap it around my finger tightly and leave it there for an hour, I'm going to have this indentation in my soft tissue, but it's not going to be permanent," spinal surgeon Dr. Paul Jeffords told USA Today. "An hour later, my finger is going to look normal again."
According to the Daily Mail, one brand even settled a class action lawsuit for over claims related to their advertised weight loss results.
Although the corset-like trainers can only morph your body temporarily, the long-term damage they can do is what doctors are worried about. According to USA Today, the waist trainers "strangle organs" and can cause permanent damage to the spine, bones, and nerves.
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