You probably know waist trainers from the Kardashians always wearing them. Nonetheless, there's a lot more to these than just wanting a smaller waist. With an array of benefits and options to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. If you've been curious, here's everything you need know about wearing a waist trainer!
What Is Waist Training?
Waist training involves wearing a corset or waist trainer, which are basically tight bands of material that goes around your midsection. When worn daily, a waist trainer - along with proper diet and exercise - can help you stay motivated and more confident. Your body will start to conform to the shape of the waist trainer, thus losing inches and creating the appearance of a slimmer waistline. You'll want to start by wearing your waist trainer just 4 hours a day, increasing by an hour each day after that until you're at a steady 8-10 hours of wearing time. It definitely can be uncomfortable at first, but your body gets used to it in time.
Does Wearing A Waist Trainer Work?
With that being said, waist training does work - temporarily. When you wear a waist trainer that is fitted properly, you will see results immediately and anytime you're wearing the garment. You'll notice an hourglass curve, no stomach sticking out, no muffin top, and a slimmer waist up to 4 inches when worn regularly for a couple of months. Nonetheless, waist training is a temporary, quick-fix for your waistline and not an effective long-term solution to staying slim. Waist trainers don't necessarily eliminate fat, they simply compress it and move it around. So once you finally decide to ditch the corset, you'll inevitably end up right back at square one. If you want a more permanent solution, you're going to have to rely on diet and exercise to get the waist you want, and simply use a waist trainer for some extra assistance.
Other Benefits Of Waist Training
Besides immediate slimming results, there's actually many other benefits of waist training that many don't know about. For starters, you'll be less likely to overeat since you'll feel fuller sooner, which can contribute to more weight loss. In addition, waist trainers can correct your posture since the compression forces you to sit up straighter, therefore providing more posture support. One of the biggest benefits of wearing a waist trainer though is enhancing your workouts. It stimulates heat, which will help you sweat harder for a more effective workout. This results in more calories and fat burned, so you're getting more from your workout without the extra effort!
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-Gina
