Waist trainers are enjoying a recent resurgence in popularity, thanks in large part to some well-known reality TV stars, but what are they and what exactly do they do?
What is a waist trainer?
The waist trainer is in essence, the modern version of a corset and like corsets, they are meant to be worn under clothing and often contain metal boning. They are worn around the midsection and usually make use of a lacing system, velcro or hooks to close them. Waist trainers are usually made of thick, elastic material and should be tighter than a girdle or shapewear.
There are a number of different waist trainers, cinchers or even waist tamers on the market today. From the simple waist trainer belts for petit women to the plus sized zipper and straps garments, you can be sure to find the best waist trainer available for you and your goals.
What are the effects of waist training?
Hourglass figure
Looking for that coveted hourglass shape? While not everyone has a natural hourglass figure, it’s not as hard to create one as you think! By simply putting on the right waist trainer, the instant transformation can be impressive. You don’t even have to commit to long term use.
Weight loss
We all know it isn’t easy to lose weight and achieve our body goals, so in the greater scheme of things, waist training can be an easy and effective way to achieve the look you want through minimal effort on your part. While waist trainers will not burn your body fat, they can prevent you from consuming large portions of food that would be detrimental for your weight loss regime.
Better posture
Wearing a waist trainer before and after significantly improve you posture by preventing you from slouching and providing the necessary support to your back.
Fewer headaches
Some headaches can be caused by the nerves in the spine being constricted due to bad posture. As we said, wearing a waist trainer can improve your posture which prevents these nerves from constricting. As such, the communication between the spine and the brain is more effective which can result in fewer headaches or migraines.
Increased confidence
Besides the fact that when wearing body shaper for women, you can appear slimmer and your bust size will look bigger, proper posture can also aid in improving your confidence.
Postpartum support
Full body shapewear can provide support to women whose abdominal muscles have stretched or thinned following pregnancy. The extra support may help reduce pain and discomfort. While it’s not recommended to use maximum compression when your body is still healing from childbirth, a compression garment can still be very helpful in providing support as you regain your pre-pregnancy shape. The key is to listen to your body’s signals and to do what feels best.
Studies have shown that women who wore a waist support garment after a caesarean delivery experienced less pain and bleeding than those who did not wear one.
Anybody can shape their waist with the help of the right waist trainer or shapewear. You don’t need to take our word for it, the shapewear before and after waist training testimonials speak for themselves.