{"id":166185,"date":"2022-12-06T11:23:39","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T11:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=166185"},"modified":"2026-03-02T07:09:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:09:26","slug":"why-is-it-important-to-exercise-after-liposuction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/why-is-it-important-to-exercise-after-liposuction\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is It Important To Exercise After Liposuction?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">\n<\/head><body><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2d36e3f908\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2d36e3f908\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/why-is-it-important-to-exercise-after-liposuction\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/why-is-it-important-to-exercise-after-liposuction\/#Why_Should_You_Exercise_After_Liposuction\" >Why Should You Exercise After Liposuction?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/why-is-it-important-to-exercise-after-liposuction\/#When_to_Start_Exercise_After_Liposuction\" >When to Start Exercise After Liposuction?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/why-is-it-important-to-exercise-after-liposuction\/#Which_Exercises_Can_You_Undertake\" >Which Exercises Can You Undertake?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/why-is-it-important-to-exercise-after-liposuction\/#1_Stretching\" >1. Stretching<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/why-is-it-important-to-exercise-after-liposuction\/#2_Engage_in_Cardio\" >2. Engage in Cardio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/why-is-it-important-to-exercise-after-liposuction\/#3_Mix_Yoga\" >3. Mix Yoga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/why-is-it-important-to-exercise-after-liposuction\/#4_Walking_and_Jogging\" >4. Walking and Jogging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/why-is-it-important-to-exercise-after-liposuction\/#5_Aerobics\" >5. Aerobics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/why-is-it-important-to-exercise-after-liposuction\/#6_Resistance_Exercises\" >6. Resistance Exercises<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/why-is-it-important-to-exercise-after-liposuction\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/why-is-it-important-to-exercise-after-liposuction\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/channel-health-talk\"\n       class=\"pe-healthtalk-banner\"\n       style=\"position:relative; display:block; margin:10px; border-radius:10px; border-bottom:2px solid #117B77; overflow:hidden;\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:2px; height:50%; background:#10847e;\"><\/span>\n        <img alt=\"Join Health Talk by PharmEasy on WhatsApp\"\n             src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PEhealthtalk-1.png\"\n             style=\"width:100%; display:block; border-radius:10px;\">\n    <\/a>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An organized fitness and diet regimen is required to maximize the benefits of the liposuction procedure and ensure that undesired fatty deposits do not form in your body again. It is critical to understand that liposuction isn\u2019t a forever weight loss operation but rather a method of contouring or shaping certain regions of the body. Suction is used to remove excess fat from beneath the skin and if caution is not followed, the fat will most likely return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_You_Exercise_After_Liposuction\"><\/span><strong>Why Should You Exercise After Liposuction?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the absence of regular exercise and a nutritious, balanced diet, the fat will most certainly return. One research<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4241367\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/a> report released in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism demonstrates the dangers of not exercising after surgery. Researchers<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bethcollinsmd.com\/blog\/new-study-reveals-liposuction-may-increase-stomach-fat-for-sedentary-patients\/\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a> from the University of So Paulo selected 36 healthy but sedentary women between the ages of 20 and 35. The women weren\u2019t obese, but they all agreed to have 2.5 to 3 pounds of abdomen fat removed via liposuction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Six months later, half of the women had acquired fat, primarily visceral fat, which collects surrounding organs deep inside the abdomen and is known to trigger metabolic alterations that raise the risk of coronary disease and diabetes. These women accumulated 10% more visceral fat than they had previously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other 50 % of the patients did not gain weight since they were randomly allocated to begin exercising post-surgery. While their peers remained sedentary following liposuction, these women began a four-month training plan that included both aerobic and weightlifting three to four times each week. Not only did the fat not return, but they also had little fat in their bodies overall. They were also more physically fit and had better insulin sensitivity.<\/p><div id=\"sfa_container_166185\" class=\"sfa_container\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"sfa_overlay\"><\/div><button id=\"sfa_btn_166185\" class=\"sfa_btn\">Show Full Article<\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, liposuction can help you look the way you\u2019ve always desired to; however, without exercise and a balanced diet, you\u2019ll be back to where you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Start_Exercise_After_Liposuction\"><\/span><strong>When to Start Exercise After Liposuction?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should expect some inflammation and water retention just after liposuction, but this should go away in two to three weeks. Doctors advise against engaging in strenuous exercise. If you get standard liposuction, then you must wait three to five weeks, based on your susceptibility to aerobic activity. It cannot be overstated that liposuction isn\u2019t a lifelong weight loss operation and depending on which area the treatment is performed on your body, you will require an activity routine to maintain it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toning exercises can indeed be steadily increased between two and three weeks after surgery. It is critical for the body to recover initially to achieve the finest surgical results. After six weeks, typically, liposuction patients are comfortable enough to engage in intense activities. To keep the fat off your abdomen, you must maintain a consistent aerobic and abdominal training routine. Running, cycling, swimming and aerobics are the finest cardio activities, but there are many additional basic abdominal exercises that anyone may incorporate into their fitness program after liposuction<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3138146\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>3<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Exercises_Can_You_Undertake\"><\/span><strong>Which Exercises Can You Undertake?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can undertake these exercises to support you in maintaining body weight after liposuction. Make sure you speak to your doctor before beginning any exercise regimen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Stretching\"><\/span><strong>1. Stretching<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/24104633\/photo-attractive-sporty-woman-with-pony-tail-perfect-figure-does-stretching-exercises-mat-wears-casual-top-leggings-trainers-375x250.webp\" alt=\"exercise\" class=\"wp-image-236811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/24104633\/photo-attractive-sporty-woman-with-pony-tail-perfect-figure-does-stretching-exercises-mat-wears-casual-top-leggings-trainers-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/24104633\/photo-attractive-sporty-woman-with-pony-tail-perfect-figure-does-stretching-exercises-mat-wears-casual-top-leggings-trainers-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/24104633\/photo-attractive-sporty-woman-with-pony-tail-perfect-figure-does-stretching-exercises-mat-wears-casual-top-leggings-trainers-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/24104633\/photo-attractive-sporty-woman-with-pony-tail-perfect-figure-does-stretching-exercises-mat-wears-casual-top-leggings-trainers-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/24104633\/photo-attractive-sporty-woman-with-pony-tail-perfect-figure-does-stretching-exercises-mat-wears-casual-top-leggings-trainers-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/24104633\/photo-attractive-sporty-woman-with-pony-tail-perfect-figure-does-stretching-exercises-mat-wears-casual-top-leggings-trainers-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/24104633\/photo-attractive-sporty-woman-with-pony-tail-perfect-figure-does-stretching-exercises-mat-wears-casual-top-leggings-trainers-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/24104633\/photo-attractive-sporty-woman-with-pony-tail-perfect-figure-does-stretching-exercises-mat-wears-casual-top-leggings-trainers-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/24104633\/photo-attractive-sporty-woman-with-pony-tail-perfect-figure-does-stretching-exercises-mat-wears-casual-top-leggings-trainers-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The first step that one should take is taking a 2\u20136-week hiatus from any rigorous \u201cworkout-like\u201d activity. Stay comfortable at home, rest enough, and give your body some time to adjust to the new you. Begin cautiously after a month and a half of relaxation. Start with stretches that target your core stability and your legs. It will take some time to build up your muscular resistance and flexibility. Hold the positions for longer than usual and gradually increase the time<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC2825130\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>4<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Engage_in_Cardio\"><\/span><strong>2. Engage in Cardio<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cardio-exercise-for-liposuction-375x250.webp\" alt=\"cardio exercise \" class=\"wp-image-264459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cardio-exercise-for-liposuction-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cardio-exercise-for-liposuction-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cardio-exercise-for-liposuction-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cardio-exercise-for-liposuction-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cardio-exercise-for-liposuction-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cardio-exercise-for-liposuction-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cardio-exercise-for-liposuction-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cardio-exercise-for-liposuction-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cardio-exercise-for-liposuction-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This will help activate the limbic system. It is also vital to ease into this exercise gradually after a break of 2-3 months. Work up a sweat on the treadmill and slowly increase the pace or intensity from week to week<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/10995705_Cerebral_Changes_During_Exercise_in_the_Heat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>5<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Mix_Yoga\"><\/span><strong>3. Mix Yoga<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/14170314\/full-shot-woman-doing-yoga-home-375x268.webp\" alt=\"yoga\" class=\"wp-image-234105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/14170314\/full-shot-woman-doing-yoga-home-375x268.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/14170314\/full-shot-woman-doing-yoga-home-1024x731.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/14170314\/full-shot-woman-doing-yoga-home-768x549.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/14170314\/full-shot-woman-doing-yoga-home-1536x1097.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/14170314\/full-shot-woman-doing-yoga-home-2048x1463.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/14170314\/full-shot-woman-doing-yoga-home-480x343.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/14170314\/full-shot-woman-doing-yoga-home-672x480.webp 672w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/14170314\/full-shot-woman-doing-yoga-home-150x107.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Yoga is an excellent technique to align your mind and body. Given your recent physical changes, getting back in sync with your body should be a top priority. Begin with slower, more meditative kinds of yoga before returning to your power yoga regimen. After surgery, you require yoga to maintain body weight, not to lose body weight<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3193654\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>6<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Walking_and_Jogging\"><\/span><strong>4. Walking and Jogging<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brisk-walking-1-375x250.webp\" alt=\"brisk walking\" class=\"wp-image-262054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brisk-walking-1-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brisk-walking-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brisk-walking-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brisk-walking-1-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brisk-walking-1-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brisk-walking-1-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brisk-walking-1-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brisk-walking-1-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brisk-walking-1-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You should not stay inactive for too long since fat will develop in the places you recently had it removed from. Before you hit the gym after 6-7 weeks, go on walks or jog a little to refresh your mind and help your body feel as though it\u2019s going back to routine (do this even a week after surgery).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Aerobics\"><\/span><strong>5. Aerobics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/walking-375x250.webp\" alt=\"walking\" class=\"wp-image-249279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/walking-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/walking-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/walking-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/walking-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/walking-2048x1367.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/walking-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/walking-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/walking-719x480.webp 719w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/walking-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the initial few days after surgery, moderate aerobic exercise (mostly walking) is advised. The essential thing to remember during recuperating is to respond to the body\u2019s cues and not force yourself past your unique level of comfort. You may steadily resume your regimen and at the six weeks point, you\u2019ll be able to resume maximum-impact activities like running, swimming, or outdoor cycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Resistance_Exercises\"><\/span><strong>6. Resistance Exercises<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/resistance-exercises-for-liposuction-375x250.webp\" alt=\"resistance exercises\" class=\"wp-image-264460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/resistance-exercises-for-liposuction-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/resistance-exercises-for-liposuction-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/resistance-exercises-for-liposuction-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/resistance-exercises-for-liposuction-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/resistance-exercises-for-liposuction-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/resistance-exercises-for-liposuction-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/resistance-exercises-for-liposuction-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/resistance-exercises-for-liposuction-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/resistance-exercises-for-liposuction-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Resistance training that does not involve the medically treated area of the body can be undertaken as early as the second week of surgery. Resistance routines, like sit-ups, squats, etc., should be introduced into the system with utmost care and attention towards how the body reacts. If resistance training causes pain, pressure, or discharge, stop immediately and consult a doctor. Resistance workouts can be started as permitted around operative areas once incisions have healed well and bruises have faded, typically about six weeks after surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be concerned that if you do not maintain your exercise routines, you may lose your strength and physical stamina. However, you must remember that exercise right after liposuction can aggravate swelling and discomfort, making recovery time even longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to resume exercising, start with lighter workouts and avoid running, cycling, or dancing for the first month after liposuction. Instead, go for mild weight-training routines. The use of gym equipment and machines that produce pressure around the treatment region should be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you begin engaging in exercise, discuss with your doctor your health condition and follow his\/her advice to avoid any health complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Booth FW, Roberts CK, Laye MJ. Lack of exercise is a major cause of chronic diseases. Compr Physiol. 2012 Apr;2(2):1143-211. doi: 10.1002\/cphy.c110025. PMID: 23798298; PMCID: PMC4241367. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4241367\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4241367\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collins B. New Study Reveals Liposuction May Increase Stomach Fat for Sedentary Patients. Beth Collins, M.D. Blog [Internet]. 2016 Jul 26 [cited 2026 Jan 5]. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bethcollinsmd.com\/blog\/new-study-reveals-liposuction-may-increase-stomach-fat-for-sedentary-patients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.bethcollinsmd.com\/blog\/new-study-reveals-liposuction-may-increase-stomach-fat-for-sedentary-patients\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benatti FB, Lira FS, Oyama LM, do Nascimento CM, Lancha AH Jr. Strategies for reducing body fat mass: effects of liposuction and exercise on cardiovascular risk factors and adiposity. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes. 2011;4:141-54. doi: 10.2147\/DMSO.S12143. Epub 2011 Apr 20. 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Exploring the therapeutic effects of yoga and its ability to increase quality of life. Int J Yoga. 2011 Jul;4(2):49-54. doi: 10.4103\/0973-6131.85485. PMID: 22022122; PMCID: PMC3193654. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3193654\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3193654\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Disclaimer<\/em><\/strong><em>: The information provided here is for educational\/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. 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