Nowadays we have seen ladies wearing wait trainers right after giving birth to reduce baggy baby skin and to look slim & smart. These trainers are in trend and a new fashion icon, but choosing a right one is crucial. In this article, we will discuss, what is waist training? Its style and how to select a perfect one to get an hourglass shape.

Waist trainers are restrictive clothing that you wear on your waist to look leaner and smart. Nowadays, new moms are using these more frequently. These tools train your waist to appear bright, improve posture, shrink your stomach so that you do not eat much and gives you confidence. It is a type of corset which is in use since 16th century.  All the celebrities are carrying this slim secret and endorsing it well. According to the supporters, waist training means actively covering your abdominal wall from ribs bottom to lower waist with a corset, helps you in reducing waistline naturally. According to experts, waist wraps aids in fat loss by inducing thermal activity which gets you in shape. However, it is also essential to make sure that post-natal waistband should not be too much tight on the rib cage.

Waist training is the process of wearing cincher or corset to shape your curves and decrease your natural waist. Dressed in a waist trainer with a healthy diet and consistent fitness can help you in getting slim. However, if you are going to a party or want to wear some specific dress, you can quickly take off 2 to 3 inches of waist training. At the start, ladies do waist training for certain hours a day and then increased it to 18 hours a day. However, waist training alone can give you slimming results just for the time being as after removing corset, the body returns to its original place. It ‘s nice to do waist training if you are going to some party, but for long-term results, you need to have consistent proper diet and exercise to reduce weight and look slim. Don’t think overeating and doing waist training can give you fruitful results.

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Do Waist Trainers Work?

Waist trainers, waist cinchers or waist shapers whatever name you call them, they have one thing in common that they make you look slim just for the time being. However, we need to see if they work as selling companies claims that it can reduce water weight, shrink waist, loose fat and decrease the food intake. These claims can drive you crazy.

All these trainers are made of latex which soaks up your body sweat a lot, but it does not reduce your waist, water weight, and fat. Medically and scientifically it does not make any sense that just by wearing a waist trainer it reduces your waist size. According to Dr. Mary, once you remove it, your body comes to its original place.

Choose from different styles that fit you best (importance of proper fit). There are many styles available for aggressive waist trainers you can choose what suits you are perfectly keeping in mind the specific sizing.

1. Everyday Waist Trainers

These are invisible under your dress, and you can wear as casual, formal or professional wear. It can be used my new moms, moms at work or even young girls to look slim and sexy.

2. Steel-Boned Lace up Corsets

These flat steel busk corsets are designed for individual events to give you impressive slimming results. It has laces attached which give you an adjustable fit. The corset works best for a social lifestyle. It is best for everyday training or even as costumes.

3. Workout Waist Trainers

If you are going for cardio or even a strength workout, then workout waist trainers are the best option for you. It can give you intense sweating if accompanied with a useful exercise. Thus they are best for an active lifestyle.

4. Vest Waist Trainers

You can use them on every occasion. Wear these on a regular day or at a special event to give your ultimate back support and slimming effect. The vest is designed in such a way that it offers support to your bust and back. You can wear it as casual, formal or professional wear and its best for every lifestyle.

Waist Training Corset Features

Since there are many types of waist trainers, their characteristics are naturally various. So, what are the primary components you need to understand?

1. Hook & Eye Closures

These are specially designed for proper fitting and come with closures of 2 and three rows so that you can adjust as per the size. There are pulling on cinchers available which come with closures as well.

Steel-boned Lace up Corsets- It is also called tight lacing and known for its impressive slimming effects. It has spiral steel bones inside and is a perfect fit for waist training. Some ladies even wear modesty panel to avoid the burn caused by the laces on the skin.

2. Petite

If you are shorter than 5’3” or if your chest size is less than 10.5 inches petite is a good option.  They are specially designed for a small frame that is a shorter length.

3. Long

If you are taller than 5’8, you might want to wear a long waist trainer so that it can cover your abdomen entirely.  For tall individuals, long corsets are the best option.

4. Latex

Latex being fixed, durable and supple is most common in waist trainers. It gives you firmness all day especially if you are doing some intense workout by stimulating heat in your body. Latex trainers also contain cotton on their outer lining so that skin feels soft against it.

5. Cotton

Cotton waist trainers are successful waist trainer if you cannot handle latex material, or if cotton suits your body perfectly. The best thing about cotton is that they have multiple layers which help in shaping a lot.

How to Measure

Finding a right waist trainer is critical; you have to choose as per your body size and its fitness. If you are wearing poor fitting corsets, it will be uncomfortable and can cause pinching and unflattering swellings. Always read the size guidelines and if you are confused still go for a larger size and wear a high-quality corset. Don’t comprise on quality.

You have to follow six steps to get your right size

• Stand with your back straight while measuring.
• Find the natural bend of your torso.
• Use a vinyl or fabric measuring tape.
• Measure your waist at the narrowest point.
• Take measurement using the fullest part of your hipbones.
• Measure the fullest part of your breast.

Sizing Tips

• Waist trainer should be a perfect fit for you, and if you are planning to lose weight in future then buys the one which is fit for you now.
• To get the best fit, purchase a corset which is 3 or 4 inches less than your actual waist size. For example, if your waist is 34, buy the corset which is 30 inches.
• The measuring tape should be parallel to the ground, and it is best to use either a fabric tape or vinyl measuring tape.

Start a 30-day waist slimming challenge

Achieving your fitness goals is everyone’s dream, but we have to consider the fact that there are different body types and what works for one body type will not going to work for another one. Moreover, waist wraps are not the right choice alone; you have to set some fitness challenge to tone your muscles. You can take a 30-day trial to shape up your body.

The best 30-day challenge is to follow waist training trend with pilates. It is the solid workout which can get you in shape very quickly. You just have to follow fitness challenge along with waist training, clean eating, and drinking lots of water.

Tips for Wearing Your Corset

• You can’t wear it too tight to hurt your body, especially if you ‘re starting a waist training or feeling nerve numbness.
• Wear a steel-free bra or sports bra under your corset to avoid the waist trainer ‘s material rubbing against your body.
• Because of its compression on the body, it may make your actions or posture seem a little stiff.
• If you find that you are not breathing smoothly or having any discomfort, you should immediately eliminate your corset.

Waist Training and Fitness Schedule

Week 1: At the start wear waist trainer for 2 hours a day so that you will be able to wear for 4 to 5 hours by week time. For the workout start with 30 sec planks, 15 crunches and six legs raise daily. While doing a workout, it is best to wear waistband for better results.

Week 2: By week two you are quite comfortable to wear a waist trainer, now you can increase the time to 5 to 6 hours a day. You can take rest when you start feeling uncomfortable. By now you will be doing 80 crunches, 32 leg raise, and plank for 1 minute and 15 seconds.

Week 3: By this time you should be wearing a personal waist trainer for a whole day. You can wear it for 7 to 8 hours a day without any interruption. You need to stretch your fitness limits to 115 crunches, 46 leg raises and 1 minute and 50sec plank.

Week 4:  By week four you are a master in wearing a waist trainer or a fashion corset. You can wear it now for 9 to 10 hours a day. You are also master in doing your workout. Take your challenge to the next level by opting for 160 crunches, 64 leg raise, 2 minutes and 35 seconds plank, which is not a joke.

Strong Body Pilates Challenge:

You have to do the following exercises daily. Start with little then increase it daily.

• Squats
• Pointed butt lift
• Fire hydrants
• Heel kicks
• Bridges

How Soon Will you See the Results?

The impressive thing about waist cinchers is that they make you look slim with improved posture right after you wear it. There are some things which affect the result such as fitness schedule, waist training time, diet, exercise and most important your body texture. The best advice is that stick to your required routine, and soon you will get the desired results. It is a long-term process and requires patience. Following is the guideline for best results:

• Spending extra dollars for yourself to create a high-quality waist trainer is worth it, bringing you the desired results fast.
• Take photos to notice your progress.
• Drink lot of water.
• Corset plays a helping role in reforming your body shape, for which strengthening your core muscle is the most important thing.
• Do exercise which should be a mix of cardio and muscle exercise.
• Eat healthy and in small portions.
• For best results wear high compression shaping garment for at least 8 to 10 hours a day.
• A good waist trainer status can bring you right training results, so it ‘s also imperative to take care of your corset.
• However, it may also give you some annoying results:
• Once you jump out of your corset, the slender body may disappear.
• Your skin may become dry, scaly, looking very ugly.
• An unpleasant odor may surround you due to the amount of sweat brought by the waist trainer and may even smell like a condom.

Diet Recommendations

We are sharing a few tips on diet to make you look smarter in few weeks. Start with clean eating and take five small meals instead of 3. Avoid fatty and junk food. Choose to drink a fresh juice on a daily basis. Never ignore the importance of water. Keep your body hydrated all the time. A waist trainer can make you feel full very quickly so on a positive side you do not eat much. The best guideline is to stop processed snacks and eat whole food.