Waist Trainers: Do They Actually Work?

It is the 19th century all over again, corsets are back, and beauty standards now advocate for the hourglass-shaped body. Social media platforms are fired up with celebrities’ photos wearing Waist Trainers and advertising them as the best way to sculpt the waist and have that sexy figure.

Waist Trainers have developed into a worldwide trend that everyone follows, ignoring that even the manufacturers recommend exercising and healthy diets over these products, or alongside wearing them at least.

What are Waist Trainers?

They are incredibly tight-fitting corsets, composed of thick fabric and metal boning; they are placed around the midsection of your body and cinched down using a lacing system.

The idea is to wear Waist Trainers repeatedly for months to force your body into the hourglass shape. People reported positive results in reducing waistline size and improving body posture, but with what cost!

The alleged benefits of Waist Trainers:

What made waist trainers such a trend? Advertisement campaigns that present their benefits with no regard to what actually is happening to your body.

Here, we demonstrate the benefits and the “dark” side of waist trainers:

Supporting the lower back and improving your body posture. However, prolonged wearing can weaken your core muscle, leading to poor posture and back pain.
Reducing waist measurements and achieving the hourglass-shaped body. However, this result is temporary.
Losing weight due to loss of appetite and pressure on the stomach rather than fat burn.
Supporting your bust-line.
Restoring your figure after giving birth. On the other hand, your muscles might be too weak to handle such pressure, so you should first consult a doctor.

Risk of wearing Waist Trainers:

“It is just a piece of cloth; what damage could it make?”

Well, a significant one. Here’s what prolonged wearing of waist trainers can do to your body.

Internal organs damage:

Waist Trainers apply too much pressure on the torso where many essential organs like the kidneys, liver, lungs, and stomach reside. These organs need to adapt to the compression, ending up cramped within a tight place in an unnatural manner having a hard time functioning properly.

Short-term use of these products can stop at just being uncomfortable. However, in the long run, they might damage your organs, disfigure your body, and even fracture your ribs.

Digestive issues:

Extreme pressure on the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.
No wonder you always feel full and lose weight; your stomach is practically being crushed!
The constant pressure can cause stomach acid to move back up to the esophagus, resulting in heartburn.
This pressure hinders proper digestion and blocks the digestive tract.

Respiratory problems:

Waist Trainers deprive your body of adequate oxygen, reducing lung capacity 30 – 60%.
Trouble breathing, low energy, and discomfort. Therefore, unlike the trend, you should NOT wear them during exercise.
Passing out, fluid build-up in the lungs, and inflammation are also rare but possible scary consequences.
Restricting the Lymphatic System functionality in toxins removal.

Healthier alternatives for Waist Trainers:

Prolonged and extended wear of Waist Trainers can have drastic side effects on your health; there are several healthy approaches for you to lose weight, improve posture, and sculpt your waist, including:

Diets and Nutritional Programs:

Having a balanced food regimen is an essential step towards a healthy lifestyle. Adequate nutrients consumption not only helps you achieve the ideal body shape you desire but also prevents many chronic diseases, enhances your psychological state, and boosts your self-confidence.

Whether to commit to a diet or a nutritional program is up to what you wish to achieve. There are various types of diets for you out there to pick your choosing; consult a specialist if you do not know which of them to follow.

Regular Exercise:

It is not only about what you take in, but also about what you burn out. For optimal results, you should follow a regular exercise regimen to maintain your physical and psychological health.

There are many fitness exercises for beginners you can start with, in addition to cardio and aerobics routines that you can practice in the gym or even at home if you do not have the time.

Body-Shapers:

You have already started changing your lifestyle into a healthier one! Great!

Yet, you are looking for an instant solution to have a more fit appearance or boost your sports performance.

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