Sneakers at the waist squeeze the waist and train the hourglass figure. This is a corset with a modern twist.
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The trend towards waist trainers may be partly due to
celebrities posting and rave about them on social media. Famous people may
swear by them, but this does not necessarily mean that they are useful and safe
to use.
Keep reading as we find out what waist trainers are and if
they pose any health risks.
What is a Waist
Trainer?
The waist trainer
is underwear made of thick fabric and durable metal. It is worn around the
abdomen, pulled together with a lacing system, hooks or Velcro.
It is designed to be worn tighter than a belt or shaping
underwear to provide a smoother, narrower waist. Although the results are
visible immediately, "training" requires frequent clothing over
several months.
Corsets have been about for at least five centuries.
Initially, they hid most of the female figures between the chest and hips.
Sometimes, in the 1800s, corsets evolved to accentuate the feminine form,
aiming for a valuable hourglass figure that required a slender waist and curvy
hips.
The idealized tiny waist size kept getting smaller until
corsets went out of style due to discomfort and health concerns.
What are the intended
benefits?
Hourglass figure
An instant transformation can be impressive, and the theory
is that you can train your waist to maintain that shape.
According to the American Council of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS)
blog, a waist trainer won't change your body shape much. Even if your body
temporarily conforms to this shape, your waist trainer is unlikely to have a
lasting effect.
Weight loss
You can temporarily lose weight by wearing a waist trainer,
but it is more likely to be associated with fluid loss through sweating, not
fat loss.
You can also eat less while wearing the machine simply
because your stomach is tight.
This is not a healthy and sustainable path to weight loss. Even companies that
create and sell waist trainers offer exercise and a healthy diet as part of
your weight loss plan.
While some waist trainer proponents may advise you to wear
them while exercising, this is a bad idea. This can severely restrict movement.
Besides, tissues and muscles need oxygen, especially during
exercise. Your waist trainer can get it difficult to take a deep breath, making
it much more difficult to continue exercising.
A small 2010 study evaluated the feasibility and
cost-effectiveness of losing weight on a very low-calorie diet. The researchers
also looked at whether wearing a corset would help support weight loss in the
long term.
They found that a very low-calorie diet is possible even
after a year. They were unable to assess the effectiveness of wearing a corset
because most of the study participants refused to wear it because of the
discomfort.
Decreased appetite
It makes sense that squeezing your stomach is likely to make
you feel full faster. This can cause you to eat less.
To visit healthy and get the vitamins and minerals you need,
you need to eat enough nutritious foods. By limiting the amount of food you
eat, your diet may not be sufficient to maintain your health.
Better posture
Waist trainers can promote correct posture while wearing. Wearing it too often can weaken your core muscles, leading to back pain and poor posture.
The trend towards waist trainers may be partly due to
celebrities posting and rave about them on social media. Famous people may
swear by them, but this does not necessarily mean that they are useful and safe
to use.
Keep reading as we find out what waist trainers are and if they pose any health risks.
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