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Waist Training: Is it Right for You?<\/h1>\n

We\u2019ve all heard of waist training<\/a>, but unless you\u2019re an avid follower of Hollywood A-listers, for the majority of us this latest fitness craze is a bit of an enigma. So, what is waist training? How does it work? And the all-important question: is it right for you? If you\u2019re thinking of slimming down for a Christmas party \u2013 or already planning your New Year dieting resolution \u2013 then this article could help you decide whether to try this new slimming method.<\/p>\n

What is waist training?<\/h2>\n

While it\u2019s only hit the headlines in recent years, waist training has in fact been around since Victorian times, when women used corsets to shrink their waists to miniscule proportions. As fashions and the \u2018ideal\u2019 body shape changed over the years, to the more boyish, athletic physique of the late 20th<\/sup> Century, their popularity dwindled. However, thanks to the power of social media and the public\u2019s obsession with A-listers such as Kim Kardashian, killer curves have never been more popular. Indeed, when Kylie Jenner posted an image of herself wearing a waist trainer it got 1.4 million likes on Instagram! As a result, the hourglass fuller figure<\/a> is now very much back in vogue.<\/p>\n

But unlike the steel-boned, asphyxia-inducing corsets of the past, modern waist trainers are supple, wide belts. Known as waist trainers or waist cinchers, they\u2019re typically made of softer materials and can be tightened to achieve the desired effect. While the likes of Kim K can typically be seen wearing this underwear as outerwear, the actual idea is for them to be worn under clothing. And they\u2019re not just touted as a quick fix \u2013 if used as part of an exercise and diet programme, there are numerous positive testimonials out there that support long-term shrinking effects.<\/p>\n

How do waist trainers work?<\/h2>\n
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According to the science, waist trainers don\u2019t remould the body just because of constriction. The theory is that they should be worn during exercise<\/a>, as they create thermogenesis (i.e. you got hot wearing them) and this melts away the fat, as well as releasing toxins via perspiration. While these claims are disputed by the scientific community, wearers will lose water weight, although this effect will be short term. It\u2019s far more likely that, as part of an overall fitness regime, people wearing waist trainers will have good exercise goals and be on a diet. Indeed, manufacturers recommend that wearers eat small meals throughout the day, as this stimulates metabolism. While this effect on metabolism is again questioned by researchers, wearing a waist trainer definitely helps lower food intake, as it would be uncomfortable eating large meals.<\/p>\n

One unexpected positive effect of waist trainers is that they can help improve posture, increasing core strength and helping you maximise your workout. This benefit is really good news for all Moms out there, many of whom are left with weaker backs after giving birth.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re thinking of embarking on this fitness programme, make sure you build up your use over time. Begin by just wearing the waist trainer for half an hour a day, while you get used to the feel of it, and increase your use over time, to a maximum of 8 hours a day. The key here is to listen to your body \u2013 if it\u2019s uncomfortable, wear it for less time.<\/p>\n

Are there any health risks?<\/h2>\n

This is where waist trainers do get a bad press. If not worn correctly \u2013 too small, overtightened or worn for too long \u2013 there are definite health risks. These include:<\/p>\n