Real Results: Waist Training Before And After

A waist trainer is a device used to reduce the size of your waist. This can be temporary or permanent, depending on the style you go for.

Some waist trainers act as corsets and keep everything tightly in shape to give you more of an hourglass silhouette. These will change the appearance of your waist without really doing much else.

Other waist trainers, often the latex ones, work overtime to encourage your body into a new shape.

Bear in mind that it’s near-impossible for your stomach to shrink based on wearing one of these alone.

Your body fat may feel slimmed down and appear to have vanished, but it’s actually just been displaced!

Unlike with undergoing a liquid diet for weight loss, these products aren’t designed to help you lose weight so will only work to shift your body around and create new shapes.

The best way to use your waist trainer is in conjunction with a healthy diet and plenty of exercise. Many waist trainers can be worn while you exercise, which can offer extra support.

Make sure you’re staying hydrated, and immediately remove it if you experience any breathing difficulties!

These waist trainers often have an added bonus of working to improve your posture and offering support to any existing back issues you may have.

Used alongside an active lifestyle, these can have great results.

Waist training is for anyone! You can buy waist cinchers and corsets in a huge range of sizes and styles, so there’s something for everyone.

These are for women who want the appearance of a smaller waist – you won’t actively lose weight just by wearing one.

That requires some extra effort, unfortunately. Waist trainers are a great addition to your life if you’re already taking steps towards changing your body.

Ideally, you’ll be pretty active and eat a balanced diet – this will encourage your body to lose weight while you’re working on changing its silhouette, too.

If you have any existing medical conditions, waist training is not for you. Not until you’ve consulted your doctor, at least!

There are some concerns that waist training can affect your internal organs and bones.

These are normally safe to use, provided you follow the guidance correctly. If you have any medical conditions, using a waist trainer could make things worse.

Waist training is for people who have realistic expectations and want to make their waist look smaller, temporarily.

You can expect your waist to appear smaller, for starters. Half of the aim of wearing a waist trainer is to give you an hourglass look, and that’s what you’ll get.

These waist trainers work to cinch in your waist and re-distribute any body fat you have around your mid-section.

While you won’t lose weight, it will look as though you have when you wear one of these. We all have a super stretchy pair of granny-pants that suck us in, right?

This is the older sister of those pants…

Super secure, extra tight and designed to slim everything down, waist trainers are perfect for those days when you need a little extra help.

These can be worn under clothes to give you a sleeker, smoother silhouette.

If you want to permanently change the appearance of your waist, you’re going to need to put some effort in.

Wearing your waist trainer will make a temporary change, but your body will soon go back to its usual shape and size after you stop.

Make some healthy changes to your life and you’ll be on your way to a naturally-slimmer you.

When you hear the word “waist trainer,” you probably automatically think of the traditional corset. These corsets have been used since the late 16^th century to cinch in the waist.

They were often put onto the front of the body and laced in the back. Think of Scarlett O’Hara in Gone with the Wind!

They were often made of whalebone and other stiff materials that were very difficult to breathe in.

Today, corsets are not usually so stiff, allowing more room to breathe and move around.

They also now normally fasten in the front, which is handy, as you probably don't have a maid to help you out! Once on, you can see the difference immediately.

Another type of waist trainer is a waist trimming belt. These belts wrap snugly around the waist and stay in place withVelcro.

They're more flexible and mostly used for exercising in and helping lose inches off the waist though increasing  core temperature.

They're often too bulky to wear under clothes, unlike corset waist trainers.

Waist trainers instantly transform the way one looks. Over time, there can be a noticeable difference in the shape of the waist, even without the corset on.

Have a look at our waist training before and after shots to give you an idea of an immediate difference.

Waist trimming belts, however, are almost a sped-up process of this. The belt works by increasing the core temperature, promoting excess sweating. It’s almost like a mini sauna for the stomach.

The change isn't as dramatic as a corset-style trainer, but is instead a gradual way to lose inches around the midsection that still cinches the waist in for a natural hourglass figure.

See our waist training before and after pictures for what a waist trimming belt can achieve over time.

Yes. Corsets should only be worn for short amounts of time due to the damage it can cause to your internal organs.

Corset waist trainers can push your organs to places they’re not meant to be. Some organs move more upwards and others move downward, putting pressure on the lungs and intestines. This can potentially make you less tolerant to certain foods.

It can also weaken the abdominal muscles since you aren't using them as much. This is especially true if you were to wear the corset for long periods of time, which is why it's recommended to only use them for going out in.

That way, you can get results that are safer, and you’ll still look amazing.

Traditional corset styles will show an immediate, dramatic difference in the size of your waist. Know that this is only temporary, and you'll return to your normal body shape when you take it off.

It should never be left on for long periods of time. That's because it can shift internal organs and cause some pretty serious harm within the body.

They’re great, though, for getting that shapely body before a night out or event, but not for the long term.

A more long-term solution would be the waist trimmer belt, ideal if you’re into your exercise since it will propel your efforts to trimming that waist and you will see inches lost.

Look for something that’s going to fit into your daily life. If you already wear tight-fitting clothing, find a waist trainer that will work well under it.

Some corset-style trainers have heavy boning so might look bulky and strange under tight tops.

You want something that’s going to smooth your stomach, but don’t go crazy and get something way too tight.

This will only make you feel very uncomfortable, and can potentially cause issues such as acid reflux and breathing problems.

You’ll be able to tell very quickly if your waist trainer is too tight.

On that note, it’s best to find adjustable waist trainers.  Find one that gives you tightness-options, such as ones with several columns of hook and eyes.

This way you can start off on a larger ‘setting’, essentially, and move your way down as needed.

Only wear yours while working out if you feel comfortable doing so. If this is your main intention, buy one that’s designed for exercise.

Some are made specifically for exercising in, so offer breathable material and are slightly more forgiving.

I wouldn’t really suggest wearing a boned corset to the gym, as it will really limit your ability to breathe properly when you’re exercising.

There are also panels of mesh woven into the back of this product. This is also a great choice for any ladies who have recently given birth.

It helps to hold everything in, so any excess skin that hangs around post-pregnancy will be nicely tucked away.

Your appearance won’t be your priority after giving birth, of course. But if you are feeling uncomfortable with your body, give one of these a go.

The confidence boost will hopefully help you feel more positive about various other aspects of your life, too!

Again, this offers decent back support and will work to improve your posture.

Of course, the main reason we’re interested in this is the fact that it makes your waist look smaller.

The Velcro straps give you twice the adjustment levels of some other waist trainers. This allows you to adjust the tightness as needed throughout the day.

There are two columns of hook and eyes, which means you can adjust the sizing as needed throughout over the days and weeks you choose to wear it.

This is a long-fit corset so will cover all of your torso. This is great as it supports your back while keeping everything in place.

The idea is that this helps you sweat more and burn more calories. Combining exercise with a waist trainer is a really great way to see results more quickly.

The boning offers extra support for your lower back, so can be worn during exercise to help you maintain core strength.

It also works to improve your posture – never a bad thing!

It’ll also improve your posture as you’ll not have much choice in terms of slumping!

This will encourage you to sit and stand up straight, which will help you form great new habits.

From there, either reach around or ask someone to help out – the laces provide an extra form of support, so pull them nice and tight.

This latex corset can be worn as outerwear if you’re feeling confident, as it’s designed to look pretty.

The satin finish will give you a little boost – it feels a lot slinkier than some of the beige monstrosities out there!

Whichever you choose, make sure you use it safely following the manufacturer’s instructions.

Have a look at the waist training before after shots to see if it's something that you want to achieve, and go for it safely.