Workouts and body treatments work best as a team. Exercise builds muscle and burns energy. Meanwhile, aesthetic procedures target what training alone cannot fix, such as stubborn fat and sagging skin.

In this article, you will see how each one helps the other. You will also learn when you can go back to the gym after each procedure.

What workouts can and cannot do

Regular exercise improves body shape, posture and metabolism. Strength training also builds the muscle that supports the skin. However, it has limits:

• it cannot choose where you lose fat;
• it does not rebuild lost collagen;
• it has little effect on cellulite dimples;
• genetics still decides where stubborn fat stays.

What body treatments add

Body treatments act exactly where training falls short. For example:

• CoolSculpting reduces fat in specific areas;
• Sculptra and Radiesse stimulate new collagen;
• EXION improves skin firmness;
• CM Slim produces muscle contractions far beyond a regular workout.

Why combining workouts and body treatments boosts results

When you combine both, each one makes the other more effective. A stronger muscle gives better support to firmer skin. In turn, less fat makes muscle definition more visible.

In addition, an active lifestyle helps you keep the results. Fat cells removed by cryolipolysis do not come back. Still, the remaining cells can grow if you gain weight. Therefore, regular exercise protects your investment.

When to train after each procedure

Each treatment has its own recovery time. The list below shows general guidance. Still, always follow your doctor’s advice.

• CoolSculpting: light activity is usually fine on the same day, and intense training can return once any soreness eases;
• Collagen biostimulators: avoid intense exercise for about 24 to 48 hours;
• Enzymes: wait about 24 hours before training hard;
• EXION and CM Slim: you can usually keep your routine, with no downtime;
• Subcision: avoid intense exercise for a few days, as advised by your doctor.

How to plan workouts and body treatments in your week

A good plan spreads sessions and workouts in a smart way. For instance, book biostimulators on rest days. Then, keep strength training for the days after technology sessions. This way, you never miss a workout or a treatment.

Also, eat enough protein and drink plenty of water. Both support muscle recovery and collagen production. Learn more in our article about nutrition and collagen.

Who benefits most

• people who train but still have stubborn fat;
• anyone with sagging skin after weight loss;
• women who want firmer glutes and a flatter abdomen;
• people who want to keep their results for longer.

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends strength training at least twice a week for adults. Combined with body treatments, this habit makes a real difference.

Start your plan with workouts and body treatments at Natuee

In short, workouts and body treatments do not compete. They complete each other. Book your body assessment at Natuee and get a plan that fits your routine. You can also read our article in Portuguese about treino e tratamento corporal.