Waist training has become more popular than ever. Wherever you turn you’re sure to see someone wearing a waist trainer under their clothing, posting about their results on social media, or launching a waist trainer business. With more entertainers like Summer Walker and K. Michelle being so candidly open about their body transformations and fashionably doting their waist-cinching garments, one must sit back and wonder, “Is it really worth it for me?”
Now, there are levels to this! There are different types of waist trainers on the market and they have different purposes. There are waist trainers that can be worn during workouts. These typically help to generate heat in the midsection and can promote loss of water weight.
Some girdles are also considered to be waist trainers. These pose limited risks because they tend to be more flimsy in structure, are worn for shorter periods, and simply help to smooth lines underneath clothing.
Other trainers are made with more structure and boning. The boning in these can be made from plastic or metal. One of the pros of wearing a waist trainer like this is that they can help promote good posture. While they help with posture, they also pose risks when worn too tight.
Not sure what harm waist training can really do? Check out this list of risks before you make your purchase:
1. They Can Be Harmful To Your Organs
Wearing a waist trainer for a long period can harm your organs, misplace them, and cause permanent damage. It will also limit blood and oxygen flow to your vital organs, which can lead to dizzy spells and difficulty breathing.
2. They Can Cause Dehydration
Waist trainers will heat your core temperature and can cause excessive sweating. This means you’ll lose water weight, putting you at risk for dehydration.
3. They Can Increase The Chance Of Indigestion
The waist trainer may also press on your chest area, which can increase your chance of heartburn and indigestion. Not only can it cause pain, but recurring acid reflux can cause long-term damage by eroding the walls of your esophagus.
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4. They Can Cause Skin Irritation
Having a waist trainer wrapped tightly around your waist for hours can cause chafing and rashes.
5. They Can Cause Bruising
In worst cases, bruising will occur on parts of your core. This depends on the type of trainer worn and the adjusted tightness.
In most recent cases, people have gravitated to using these corsets, waist trainers, and girdles to