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Have you ever thought about corsets as an alternative to the bra? Boasting many benefits, stylish and flattering, corsets may be the answer…

There are a variety of reasons why you might prefer not to wear a bra when you have the option. From avoiding the regular ride-up and digging in, to creating a flattering shape and avoiding straps (or strapless bras that sag), bras can be quite uncomfortable and generally annoying when you wear them day in and day out.

What if wearing a corset could be a great alternative to wearing a bra? A corset that cinches you in at the waist and offers all the support you need could be a stylish way to shape your waist and bust without the need for a bra. If that doesn’t already sound like a good reason to swap out your bra for a corset, here are five reasons why a corset is a great alternative to a bra…

1. No need for straps

If you ask a room full of women what they think of strapless bras, few will respond. Finding the right fit is often difficult as many strapless bras are a no go due to the limited support they offer. Plus, they tend to sag, bulge at the sides, and dig in at the back and underbust—overall, strapless bras just don’t work as well as they should. Choosing a corset over a bra means you can go strapless but still benefit from all the support you need. With a corset there is no endless re-adjustment throughout the day and no bulky material on the side, as long as you have the right fit your corset should stay in place all day giving you support despite the lack of straps.

2. Add a little boost

Many padded bras are thick and can look a little unnatural when it comes to the shape they achieve. Choosing to wear a corset instead of a bra allows you to benefit from a more natural boost without having to introduce a lot of padding or anything like that. Corsets provide both support and buoyancy, for a flattering shape as well as a comfortable fit.

3. Define your shape

A problem that many women find with bras is the fact that they dig in under the breasts. This can result in a slightly lumpy shape as the bra curves over the breast and pulls in underneath, creating a small band of fat underneath. This is a problem for women of all shapes and sizes, and while choosing a larger size bra can help, a bra that’s too big can ride up and not offer much support.

A corset has exactly the opposite effect, instead flattening your figure, pulling you in at the waist and also giving your bust a little lift. Corsets provide support from your bust down to your hips, tightening and defining your shape while still being comfortable.

4. Avoid regular adjustments

Hands up when you find yourself pulling your bra up or down and readjusting your straps several times an hour? Bras can be a serious nuisance and all the small adjustments we have to make just become part of our daily lifestyle and something we all accept as women.

If you choose to wear a corset as an alternative to a bra, those hourly adjustments will be a thing of the past. As long as your corset fits properly, it will stay in place all day, meaning it won’t fall down or bunch up, and you can forget about the straps sliding together over your shoulders.

5. Feel confident

When was the last time you put on a bra and felt really great? In general, bras just don’t have that effect. Wearing a corset, on the other hand, can be completely transformative. Any woman who has ever worn a corset will know what an amazing difference this durable garment can make.

It pulls you in all the right places, whether you decide to wear corsets for special occasions or regularly instead of a bra, the difference it makes in how you feel is amazing.

A corset is a great alternative to a bra for both aesthetic and practical reasons. Stylish, flattering and comfortable, corsets solve a number of problems many of us find with everyday bra wear.

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How old is too old to start corseting? How young is too young to start corseting?

This is a touchy subject. Since the corset isn’t an incredibly mainstream activity, no law in any country (to my knowledge) has legislated regarding a “safe” age for someone to wear a corset. Also, there are so many levels to “corseting” – do we talk about waist training every day? Just a few hours a day or 23/7? Is it light cuts or extreme tightening with much bigger cuts? Are you compressing the chest or just the waist? There are as many ways to wear a corset as there are to drink alcohol. Does this mean that there should be a “blanket law” for all corsets of all sizes for all people, like there are laws for alcohol consumption?

For the sake of simplicity, in this article I’m talking specifically about waist training and tight lacing – that’s waist reductions of 3 to 4 inches or more and corsets that are worn regularly, a few times a week or every day, with moderate pressure on the floating ribs. Furthermore, these are my opinions and only my opinions. I know some corset wearers and other “corset authorities” who have similar views to mine, and some who have different views. Be aware that this is my view and does not necessarily mean everyone has the same answer – nor does it supersede medical advice from a doctor.

If you’d rather watch my video on the subject instead of reading about it, you can do so here:

How young is too young to start waist training/tight lacing?

I’ve had viewers from the age of 12 asking me if it was okay to start corseting. They promise me that they will go slow and be very patient etc. Each time I will tell them the same thing:

Waist training is a form of body modification. As such, it should follow more or less the same rules and guidelines as other forms of body modification. In North America, most legal tattoo and body piercing parlors require you to be at least 18 years old — that’s the age at which you are considered an adult and responsible for your own actions and what you do with your body. Before that age, you are not considered 100% responsible for your own body. Additionally, depending on the country you live in, you must be over the age of 18 to engage in risky activities such as smoking or drinking – for example 21 in America or allegedly 25 in India. I think corseting should be treated the same way.

Whenever someone asks me for waist training permission, I feel a little uncomfortable. First, I’m essentially “just a woman on the internet.” You and I are complete strangers and I cannot give you “permission” to do or not to do anything. If you are under the age of 18, you must ask your legal guardian for permission. In general, I tell these teens the same thing that most tattoo parlors will say: You should be at least 18 years old – OR 16 years old if you have parental or guardian consent. This is to protect everyone involved:

It’s designed to protect your body from anything that goes wrong during corseting, whether it’s from the bad decision of going too far/too fast with your reduction OR accidental injuries that weren’t the cause of bad decisions.

It is designed to protect your parents from being accused of neglecting your welfare should anything happen to you.

And it’s to protect my butt from being called a “bad role model for kids” because I’ve never claimed to be a role model for kids. I’m just as much a role model as Joe smoking a cigarette outside on his lunch break or Linda having a glass of wine at dinner. I’m an adult engaging in an adult activity and trying to mind my own business.

A lot of teens might want to say at this point, “Well, I guess it’s B.S. that I’d have to wait until I’m 18 because I’m so mature for my age and I’ve stopped gaining height and I went through puberty very young, etc. etc. etc. It doesn’t matter. It has nothing to do with maturity. It has nothing to do with how old you were when your period started. It has to do with your skeleton and the fact that ALL people’s skeletons as children are mostly made up of cartilage – which is much softer and weaker than bone, and your bones don’t fully mature until around the age of 25.

Is it true that girls wore corsets 200 years ago? Yes – in fact, both girls and boys wore corsets. At the time, it was believed that this promoted good posture and reduced the risk of skeletal deformities as the child grew.

Is it true that one can still imagine wearing back orthoses in 12-year-olds as a form of therapy for scoliosis or other congenital skeletal problems? Yes, and these braces can reduce the waist by several inches and also put pressure on the rib cage, much like a corset – and all under medical supervision! But that doesn’t mean that every old, off-the-peg corset is as safe and as effective (if you want a medical corset, you’ll need to go to a corset that specializes in it). True, the younger you start reducing and exercising your waist, the more malleable your ribs are and the easier it is to get them out of the way. But cartilage is much easier to bend and/or break compared to bone – and if there’s even the slightest risk of that happening, I don’t want you to take that risk.

If you’ve been tight-laced since you were 13 and you’re fine today, I’m happy for you. I hope this would be the norm and not the exception when other young teens/tweens choose to go against my testimony and start corseting at a young age. But I do not condone wearing corsets under the age of 18 and it is very unlikely that I will change my mind about this. foot down.

If you are under 18 and just like the look of corsets, then there are cheaper options (cheaper both in quality and price). These will not pull you in more than 1-2 inches, which is about the same reduction one might expect from her belt or skinny jeans. There are decorative “corset-like” bustiers and tops so you can get the look without getting the cut. (The Pragmatic Costumier showed the difference a corset can make on a person’s silhouette, even without a waist reduction.)

Am I too old to start waist training/tight lacing?

I’m hesitant to place an upper limit in this scenario because whether or not a person can corset train depends on the person’s health, lifestyle, and family history. Cathie Jung started tight lacing 24/7 when she was about 45 and now in 2012 she is 75 and still wears her corsets tight as ever. However, this took 3 decades of persistent work and 3 decades of allowing her body to adjust to that pressure. For someone just starting to wear corsets at 75, the magnitude of the reduction would be plausible and the health concerns would be quite different.

For mature women just starting out in waist training, I would say the biggest health concerns are osteoporosis or other osteolytic autoimmune diseases, since brittle bones mean your ribs are more likely to buckle under pressure. Also, if you have a vaginal or uterine prolapse, the increased intra-abdominal pressure from a brace can make the condition worse. Also watch out for high blood pressure, circulatory problems and – depending on certain medications – your activity level and whether you smoke cigarettes or not, you need to watch out for thrombosis.

Now that might sound scary, and a lot of people might read this and say, “Oh, a corset can cause all of this?!”

Don’t necessarily cause this. But exacerbate, quite possible. In many cases, the body may already have had a pre-existing condition and the corset can only exacerbate its symptoms. But it would be unfair to blame a corset for highlighting the problems you had in the first place. Wearing a corset has actually drawn attention to certain aspects of my own body (like dairy and gluten sensitivity and my asymmetrical hips) and made me seek help to fix those issues. Had I not noticed these through the use of braces, these may have remained underlying issues that could have taken years to detect and correct.

But you see, there are so many different factors that go into a person’s health that it really goes a lot further than age. A person can be healthier at 65 than at 20. But no matter your age, make sure your body is healthy and prepared for a brace.

Healthy and prepared.

Prepared, mature enough and grown and healthy, which preferably means no underlying health problems (unless your condition is one that your doctor thinks can be improved with a brace, such as an abdominal fracture or pain from a Disc prolapse).

If you have a clean bill of health and your doctor gives you the thumbs up, then go for it.

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*All measurements are in inches, the measurement is taken when the corset is fully laced and closed from the back.

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* All measurements are in inches, 1 inch = 2.54 cm

Anyone who has or has had breasts will know this feeling – slipping a hand under your shirt to cup one or both breasts, not for sexual stimulation or breastfeeding, just to enjoy the warmth and softness of the breast tissue for a simple one , to feel pure purpose – relaxation.

During the Covid19 lockdown we are all roaming around in isolation, braless and in dire need of comfort. And so isolation forces us to think: Why is breast hugging such a universal phenomenon and why does it feel so good?

Stimulating, fondling, or just holding breasts sends nerve signals to the brain that trigger the release of the “cuddle hormone” called oxytocin, a neurochemical secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland in the brain. Oxytocin promotes social bonding and well-being, as seen between mothers and infants during breastfeeding or partners during sexual intimacy—both involve breast stimulation and caresses that trigger the hormone. Similar things happen with self-cuddling or breast-cuddling, which triggers the release of the feel-good hormone and increases positive emotions, warmth and security, clinical psychologist Meghan Jablonski tells Cosmopolitan.

Related to The Swaddle:

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Research also shows that people are attracted to body heat – both their own and that of others – as it enhances feelings of psychological warmth, trust and joy. The constant presence of breasts, their curves perfectly fitting the contours of a relaxed palm, and their proximity to the soothing, regular pounding of a heart make breasts the ideal place for some R&R.

Most of what we know about breast touching and its role in human relationships can be extrapolated to our own interactions with our breasts, a practice made all the more necessary under lockdown when most of us try to find some semblance of comfort in it mandatory independence. Now, with the freedom of working from home and the glory of a bra-free existence, breast hugging has never been more accessible. We deserve it.

So you want to wear a corset and make sure you take good care of it to prolong its lifespan. There are a few steps you can take during and immediately after wearing your corset to minimize wear and tear and the need for costly cleanings.

One of the most basic pieces of corset care advice is to wear your corset with another layer between it and your skin. This is because your sweat and the natural oils in your skin rub off onto the lining. Ultimately, there will be less wear and tear on the corset to avoid both the sweat and oils and the frequent cleanings that this will lead to.

How practical it is to wear a lining depends to a large extent on your outfit: Whether it’s a waist cincher or underbust band, you’re probably already wearing it as outerwear and therefore right at the forefront. (Note that the compression will wrinkle the underlying garment.) A sweetheart corset can be worn alone as a top. If you wear your corset as a foundation, the weather may not allow for an extra layer between it and your skin.

Originally, a “chemise” was worn on the skin under the corset; Today you can wear a simple camisole or t-shirt. Your bodice may even sell skinny tops that are fitted to be worn under the corset, with no straps or sleeves to interfere with your styling choices. The fabric should be lightweight, breathable, and easy to wash: A t-shirt jersey fabric (cotton or a cotton-spandex blend) is a safe bet. A rayon-type fabric (rayon, modal, bamboo rayon, etc.) would also be very comfortable, albeit more difficult to care for.

A mistake many corset wearers make is wearing their laces around their waist. This actually rubs down the fabric of the corset. If you don’t want to dangle your laces, split the ‘bunny ears’ bow at the waist in two and tuck the lace ends under the hem of your corset. On a similar note, when it’s time to take off your corset, always remember to loosen the laces before opening the busk.

If you find you need to replace the lacing yourself, you can purchase polyester ribbon at any fabric or craft store. Even if your corset wasn’t originally laced with ties, the polyester makes for a very strong lacing. Measure how long the original laces were and adjust if you felt they were too long or too short. However, it’s always easier to cut them shorter, so it’s safer to err on the “too long” side, otherwise your corset could become difficult to put on. Buy a ribbon that is at least 1/4 inch wide; 5/8″ or wider band provides a more voluptuous look but also adds significant bulk.

After removing your corset, let it air, breathe and relax. Drape it over a hanger or the back of a chair. The fibers relax back into shape and the fresh air is good for her scent. If you’re waist training or attending an event that requires wearing corsets for consecutive days, try alternating corsets. Like your bras or shoes, your corset will break down noticeably faster if you don’t give it a break. After all, the fabric, boning and laces are subjected to significant physical stress during wear. You can also gently wipe the lining of your corset with a damp cloth after removing it to gently remove any oils or sweat that may be on the surface.

Stay tuned for future corset storage and cleaning installments! Let me know in the comments if you have any other questions or ideas about corset care that you’d like to see covered in future posts.

Physiologically, flat bellies are not the norm in adult women. As we age, gain weight, and go through pregnancy and childbirth, our stomachs tend to become a bit puppy doggie. That’s not to say we can’t battle nature with rabbit chow and crunches galore, but for many women, maintaining the flat stomach of youth is an uphill battle.

Isn’t there an easier way? If you’re not in the mood for liposuction and still enjoy eating bread, you can turn to waist training corsets for an alternative solution. But do waist trainers flatten your stomach? Here’s what you can realistically expect when you slip into a steel-boned corset to transform your midsection.

Can a corset flatten your stomach?

The answer to this question is complicated. In the immediate sense, the answer is yes. Corsets are designed to provide support and compression, conforming your body to a degree to the curve of the garment, and holding everything in place with rigid steel boning. Instant transformation is sort of the name of the game with boned corsets.

The type of corset you choose is important. A wasp only nips at the waist, so you probably need a longline model to compress the entire stomach, stretch to the hips and hide any perceived problem areas. The compression and support provided by a rigid corset redistributes the soft tissues in the midsection to create a more comfortable shape.

However, in the long term, a corset cannot flatten your stomach. While a waist training program can provide semi-permanent waist slimming results that reduce your waist size by up to several inches over time, corsets do not reduce fat or excess skin and therefore do not permanently “flatten” your stomach. If you take them off, the pooch is still there.

Still, you’ll smooth your shape and look amazing in everything you wear when you start using this corrective foundation. Additionally, wearing a corset, especially a longline model, improves your posture by forcing you to stand and sit upright, further slimming and elongating your body lines. The end result will be the appearance of taller height, a slimmer physique, feminine curves, and a flat stomach that will help you look and feel your best every day.

The psychology of waist training

While a corset can only temporarily flatten your tummy while you’re wearing the garment, you’ll gain more than just physical benefits from donning this supportive shapewear. Looking in the mirror and seeing the attractive, feminine shape you prefer will boost your self-esteem and help you face the world with confidence.

Most people don’t put on a corset to feel empowered. You are simply looking for a solution to a physics puzzle. As a result, you’ll get much more than you bargained for when you slip into a steel-boned corset and tighten the lacing.

If you’re really trying to achieve a flat stomach after weight gain or pregnancy, a corset can help you achieve weight loss, toning and toning goals not in a physical sense but through mental and emotional support. Motivation is an essential factor for successful weight loss, which above all requires persistence.

When you’re working hard at sticking to a diet and exercise routine and you’re not seeing the quick results you were hoping for, it’s easy to get discouraged and fall off the wagon. Donning a corset to instantly reshape your body in the meantime can show the results you want and give you the impetus you need to keep working towards more permanent weight loss and body shaping goals.

When you need a post-pregnancy and childbirth morale boost that leaves you with a natural pooch bump, you’ll get it from a corset that restores your body to the slim silhouette you recognize as your own. If you want to know how good you’ll look when you lose unwanted pounds, your corset can give you a preview.

It’s not always easy to feel comfortable in a society bent on telling us that the natural female body shape doesn’t meet beauty standards. If only we could airbrush ourselves, we might have a chance! Meanwhile, achieving your own body shaping goals is made easier with the help of a steel boned corset that flattens your tummy and contours your curves.

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The desire to have that hourglass figure has led many women to explore different ways to achieve their dream. While cosmetic breast implant surgery offers the best chance of permanently enlarging breasts, not all women can afford to go under the knife.

The emergence of waist training as an alternative to help women achieve slimmer waists and curvaceous bodies was quite impressive. Waist training is known to offer many benefits to women. But is achieving fuller breasts one of them? You need to understand how waist training works and how it can become part of your routine to make you appear more attractive and confident.

What does waist training do?

Waist training is wearing a waist trainer every day to slim the core. Women participate in waist training to achieve a healthy lifestyle. A waist trainer is a type of slimming garment designed to help lose belly fat by redistributing it to other parts of the body. Some of the benefits of waist training are:

Increase the confidence of the wearer as it would make them feel great in terms of their looks.

It helps improve posture.

Slim and instantly shape your figure.

Helps with training sessions

Note that using waist trainers alone will not eliminate fat in the midsection area. However, eating a healthy diet and exercising while maintaining a daily routine of waist training can be very beneficial.

How waist training affects the appearance of the chest

Who doesn’t want a slimmer waist and a more prominent bust line? Ladies come in different shapes and sizes. There’s every reason to appreciate your body shape, but there’s no harm in wanting to look curvy and attractive. Waist training offers women several benefits, including a slimmer waist and fuller breasts.

The science behind waist trainers is that they redistribute excess skin and body fat to other parts of the body to create that curvy look. Waist trainers don’t actually enlarge your chest. It just works by compressing the fats in the midsection to create a larger figure at the bust and hips and smaller at the waist.

Waist trainers work by pushing extra skin to other areas to create a slimmer appearance. Depending on the style of the waist trainer, soft tissues such as skin and fat are pushed up or down in the middle. An underbust waist trainer creates a push-up effect that lifts and protrudes your breasts, giving the impression of a larger breast.

Choose the right waist trainer to accentuate your breasts

If you intend to make your breasts appear larger by wearing waist trainers, you need to choose the right style and size that suits your body. Let’s look at the different types and features of waist trainers and how they affect your breasts.

underbust corsets

Underbust waist trainers that extend to your bust area are great for providing push-up effects that give the illusion of a fuller bust line.

overbust corsets

You can also use an overbust corset to achieve your goal by choosing a bust size that comfortably fits your bust size.

Corsets have been around for many centuries and have been worn by both women and men. Nowadays, the term “corset” has become old-fashioned, and a more modern “waist trainer” has become popular. While there might be slight differences in these garments, both promise to slim your waist. But they may not give the desired result, and in the process they may harm your health.

At Bright Side, we want you to know how your body can change when you decide to wear a corset or waist trainer on a regular basis. Here are the things to consider before taking the next step.

1. You will not receive an hourglass figure.

Wearing a waist trainer will make your waist look smaller. However, once you take it off, it returns to its natural shape. Even if you see some results right after removing the waist trainer and for a short time afterwards, this effect will not last long.

2. You will not lose weight.

You may find that you have lost some weight after wearing a waist trainer. However, that weight is most likely water you lost through sweating, not body fat. You might also lose some body fat as the waist trainer will squeeze your tummy and make you feel full. However, this type of weight loss is neither healthy nor sustainable.

3. You will feel uncomfortable.

Even if you think you’ll notice some minor changes after using a waist trainer, just because they’re so uncomfortable, they probably aren’t worth it. A 2010 weight loss study also wanted to see if wearing a corset helped maintain a healthy weight over the long term. However, they could not carry out this part of the study because the majority of the participants stopped wearing the corset because of the symptoms.

4. You could develop back problems.

While wearing a waist trainer, it can help you maintain good posture. But if you wear it too often, it can weaken your core muscles. So if you take it off, you may have bad posture and even back pain.

5. You will find it harder to breathe.

A waist trainer can also make breathing difficult. It can even reduce your lung capacity by 30% to 60%. Because of this, you could faint. The way waist trainers affect your lungs can also lead to even more serious problems, like inflammation and fluid retention.

6. They could damage your organs and ribs.

Because a waist trainer squeezes your stomach, it affects what’s going on inside. This compression can change the position of the organs, affecting their function and your blood flow in general. Wearing corsets regularly and for a long time can even cause deformation of the chest.

Waist trainers are corset-like garments. According to proponents, they slim the waistline and help people achieve an hourglass figure. Before deciding to use a waist trainer, it is important to understand that the product does not necessarily have to be safe or effective. Read on for more information about waist trainers, including their obvious benefits and potential risks.

Definition Share on Pinterest A waist trainer is highly unlikely to contribute to meaningful weight loss. A waist trainer is a shaping garment, similar to a belt. The waist trainer pulls a person’s midsection in as tightly as possible. The idea behind a waist trainer is that the pulling motion gives the person a slimmer, smaller waist. Waist trainers are usually made from a combination of durable fabric and tough fibers. Hooks, Velcro, laces, or other strong fasteners keep the trainer firmly in place. Proponents believe it is possible to “train” the waist to maintain a slimmer shape after wearing the garment frequently over a period of time. Some people suggest that wearing a waist trainer while exercising can help you lose weight.

do you work Waist trainers work in a similar way to corsets, which went out of style due to discomfort and health concerns. A waist trainer can provide a temporary reduction in waist size or waist circumference, and a person will usually see instant results. However, once you take off the waist trainer, your waist will no longer look smaller. Also, waist trainers do not reduce a person’s body fat. People who want to lose body fat around their midsection or lose significant weight overall should not rely on wearing a waist trainer to do so. However, a person may experience loss of appetite while wearing a waist trainer. The garment puts pressure on the abdomen, which can create an artificial feeling of fullness.

Alleged Benefits Some people claim that waist trainers can offer a number of benefits for those who want a slimmer body shape. These include: Hourglass Shape The main supposed benefit of a waist trainer is that it’s a quick and easy way to get an hourglass shape. While the waist trainer can create that impression when a person wears it, the garment will not drastically alter a person’s body shape, according to the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) blog. After a person removes the waist trainer, it is unlikely to have a lasting effect. If a person instead wants to lose weight or increase fat loss, they should consider improving their diet and exercising more frequently. Weight Loss Weight loss from wearing a waist trainer is more likely to be due to increased sweating than to loss of body fat. When wearing a waist trainer, a person may feel they have a decreased appetite. However, this change is due to the garment squeezing the stomach. It’s important to eat a healthy diet and eat the right amount of nutritious foods. Some people recommend wearing a waist trainer while exercising. However, this can be dangerous because wearing a waist trainer not only restricts movement but can also make breathing difficult. A small older study examining whether waist training had an effect on weight loss was inconclusive. Researchers said this was because the majority of participants gave up wearing a corset due to discomfort. Click here to learn more about ways to lose weight naturally. Better Posture Wearing a waist trainer can temporarily help improve posture. However, if a person wears it too often, it can instead weaken core muscles and lead to back pain and poor posture. Postpartum Support Waist trainers can provide support for women whose abdominal muscles have stretched or thinned after childbirth. The extra support can help reduce pain and discomfort. According to a study in the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, women who wore a waist brace after a cesarean had less pain and bleeding than those who didn’t.

Risks Long-term use of waist trainers can have some negative effects on a person’s overall health. A waist trainer can potentially harm a person by: Making breathing a challenge

forcing internal organs into cramped positions that can cause permanent damage over time

break ribs

Difficulty breathing A small report from 2018 suggests that using a waist trainer while exercising can cause breathing difficulties. Participants exhibited shortness of breath, sweating, and increased pain when wearing a waist trainer while performing a breathing maneuver to simulate an exercise. According to ABCS, wearing a waist trainer can reduce lung capacity by 30-60%. Fluid retention and pneumonia can also occur. Internal Damage Squeezing the midsection with constant force will likely result in internal organs such as the liver and kidneys being displaced into unnatural positions. This shifting of the internal organs can affect blood flow and alter the function of the organs. It can even cause permanent organ damage. A blog post from the Royal College of Surgeons of England mentions that long-term use of a corset can also cause ribcage deformity. Digestive Problems The displacement of organs due to a waist trainer can also affect the digestive organs such as the esophagus (gullet), stomach, and intestines. Not only can the constant pressure interfere with digestion, but it can also force stomach acid back up into the esophagus and cause heartburn. If a person has gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), wearing a waist trainer can make symptoms worse.

Is Waist Training Safe? Waist training is similar to fad diets and many fitness trends. It can cause temporary waist thinning, but ultimately it doesn’t offer a safe, long-term solution for weight or fat loss. Long-term use of waist trainers can cause organ damage. It can also lead to digestive problems like heartburn. Waist training also makes breathing difficult. A person may not be getting enough oxygen or get out of breath easily. For this reason, they should not wear a corset or waist trainer while exercising. If a person feels light-headed or short of breath, they should remove the waist trainer immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions Some of the questions people may ask about a waist trainer include: Does it help with body fat? A waist trainer doesn’t help reduce body fat, but it can compact belly fat. However, it can also put the internal organs in unnatural positions. Can I wear it while exercising? Although waist trainer enthusiasts believe that a person can wear one while exercising, it is not advisable. Waist trainers can make breathing difficult. Can I wear it while pregnant? Women should speak to their doctor before putting on a waist trainer during pregnancy. A waist trainer puts pressure on the abdomen, which can cause problems for the developing fetus.

Alternative waist trainers are a shortcut to having a thinner looking waist in the short term. Most health professionals agree that the best way to lose weight from the waist up is through a healthy diet and regular exercise. In terms of diet, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend: Eating whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy

Avoiding added sugars, saturated fats, trans fats, and salt

Eat more lean meat and protein from fish, plants and nuts

Maintaining the Recommended Calorie Count for the Day When exercising, a person should focus on both cardiovascular activity, such as running or walking, and strength training, such as weight lifting. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that people get 150 minutes of cardiovascular exercise and activity per week and that they do resistance training at least 2 days per week. Before a person makes any drastic changes to their diet or exercise schedule, they should talk to their doctor. A doctor can provide specific advice based on a person’s health. A person may want to speak to their doctor if they are trying to lose weight and diet and exercise are not working. A doctor may be able to recommend additional steps or refer them to a nutritionist or personal trainer.