Women in today's world are very particular about their figure and how their bodies look in fancy dresses. Thus waist training has fascinated many, especially after seeing the magnificent transformation of Kim Kardashian and her quick waist-reduction with a popping perfect hourglass figure. Inspired by this miraculous change, some people started to believe that it was a worth-trying way of rapidly disposing off the waist fat. However, some other people argued that waist training could put one's entire internal body structure at risk. Learn more about waist training, before and after results in this article.

Does Waist Training Work?

Waist training is a way of achieving the desired waist size by wearing a tightly fitting undergarment or corset, initially for a period of 3-5 hours a day and gradually progress it up to 12 hours a day. The corset compresses the lower ribs so that the waist area is actually made slender just like a funnel. It also constricts the stomach a bit, thereby causing early satiety and less craving for food. Increased perspiration help shed weight, too. Besides, it gives an additional advantage of improving one's posture.

This idea is not a novelty though. It is the modification of a method practiced by the nineteenth century women who used to wear a taut and compact piece of clothing for many hours. African women have also been using this technique for decades, especially to regain their figure after pregnancy with minimum workout.

However, health experts believe that waist training has not been proven medically or scientifically. It is only dislocating the fatty tissue around the waist upwards and once the user stops wearing it, the fat would return to its original place. What's worse, regularly wearing corset may hurt inner organs and lead to serious medical issues in the long run.

Waist Training Before and After Photos

Here's how some of the women using waist trainers narrate their experiences:

Waist Traninng along with Workout

"At the beginning, it was very tough for me to cope with the daily activities of life. The tight waist-cincher made me sweat heavily as it was summer. My family had a hard time too because of my mood swings. But then I decided to work out along with wearing the weight trainer. Luckily that helped and I was able to reduce a considerable amount of waist fat after an effort of just one and a half months."

Not Much Result; Discomfort Experienced

"It was a slow start up for me as I had a highly disfigured body after having undergone two C-sections. Nevertheless, I liked my waist training corset as it fit perfectly on me. But, after only a few days, I started experiencing right-sided abdominal discomfort. It was then when I realized the corset was doing nothing but dangerously pushing my body fat onto the internal organs (probably kidneys), bringing me pain. As for my waist fat, I didn't see much difference between waist training before and after. "

Waist Traninng Combined with Healhty Diet

"I give credit to the waist training in reducing my waist size. However, at the same time, I think sticking to a good diet was also one of the contributors. One thing that I would like to mention is the improvement in my posture after using this. I can suck in my tommy naturally and sit straight, which makes me look slimmer."

Is Waist Training Bad for Your Health?

Waist training also comes with serious health related problems as agreed upon by most medical professionals. The corset exerts too much pressure on the body organs, which is dangerous. Below are some possible side effects:

• The blood flow to the heart can be reduced, resulting in fainting spells.
• Ÿ Hindrance with the proper expansion of lungs causes improper oxygenation of the pulmonary tissue and increased susceptibility to lower respiratory tract infections.
• The digestive organs can get squeezed, decreasing the passage of food along the intestines, leading to constipation and acid reflux.
• The corset can choke the muscles and restrict the rib movement. Even after discontinuing the waist training, internal bleeding can occur under the skin and in the muscles.

Healthy Ways to Slim Your Waist

Although many people notice differences in their waist size between waist training before and after, it is recommended to lose weight in a more healthy way. There are various natural ways to help one get rid of the waist fat.

1. Do Regular Cardio

Cardio exercises involve brisk walking, running or cycling 3-5 times a week, for a minimum of half an hour. Besides, endurance exercises using free weight or machines are also beneficial if one does them 2-3 times a week. For each resistance exercise, do around 3 sets of 10 reps.

2. Work Your Abs

Abdominal muscle workout is also essential for burning the visceral fat and flattening the tummy. Fitness trainers recommend the use of 5-10 different sorts of exercises in a round of 8 to 12 moves in shaping and toning the belly muscles. You can watch the video below and learn to trim your waistline by workouts:

3. Eat Right

Apart from workouts, diet has an elementary role to play. A well balanced, nutritious diet rich in fruit and vegetables, lean meat and unsaturated fats is crucial in maintaining a smart figure. Remaining well hydrated is also a key to healthy daily activities and weight loss as well.