waist training. Good or bad?
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just no. really, what's wrong with a good diet and exercise? can't stand all the faddish bs. why do people always want an easy route. challenge and struggle build character0
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just no. really, what's wrong with a good diet and exercise? can't stand all the faddish bs. why do people always want an easy route. challenge and struggle build character
I agree with this. I have bought into so many fads over the years and nothing has worked as well as good ole CICO. I think I am finally getting it.
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waste training0
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The only positive is if you like the look.
OK, and it does support your back, but only while you wear it. That
leads to more dependance on the corset, which leads to more muscle
atrophy, etc. It's a deteriorating circle.
The negatives are many, depending on how long/much you do it.
A couple of the biggies:
Squishing your internal organs out of place, so they can't function as
well... that includes your lungs, so you're not breathing right. That's a
large part of why women used to have 'fainting spells'.
You could end up reshaping your lower ribs. I'm pretty sure they've
evolved to be as they are because that's the best arrangement.
And if you could get pregnant, it could make the fetus misshapen or
even miscarry because of a lack of space.0 -
To be quite honest I am naturally 'curvy' but I've always had a problem with succesful maintenance 'wash board abs' lol. Also I wasn't planning on getting a 10" waist I just wanted to accentuate what I akready have. However I will do tons of research and will watch the video.
OP, No. Dear God, No. Don't waste your money or your time.
If you're looking for abs, check this out: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach#latest
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Some bodybuilders use waist trainers in addition to their weight training regiment in order to gain a certain type of aesthetic look they are trying to reach . These are men who want nicely developed upper body and a smaller waist. They also eat smaller meals amongst other things to keep their waist line slimmer than other bulkier body builders. So if you want to try it go for it. Not saying it will magically burn fat from your abdominal section but it should help with the shape. My opinion is solely based on the results I see with these guys. Hope this helps0
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Thanks for all your opinions it's given me a lot to think about, I'll keep trying the eating healthy calorie counting & regular exercise and hopefully overtime that hour glass shape will appear lol.0
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Some bodybuilders use waist trainers in addition to their weight training regiment in order to gain a certain type of aesthetic look they are trying to reach . These are men who want nicely developed upper body and a smaller waist. They also eat smaller meals amongst other things to keep their waist line slimmer than other bulkier body builders. So if you want to try it go for it. Not saying it will magically burn fat from your abdominal section but it should help with the shape. My opinion is solely based on the results I see with these guys. Hope this helps
Uh, what?0 -
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Some bodybuilders use waist trainers in addition to their weight training regiment in order to gain a certain type of aesthetic look they are trying to reach . These are men who want nicely developed upper body and a smaller waist. They also eat smaller meals amongst other things to keep their waist line slimmer than other bulkier body builders. So if you want to try it go for it. Not saying it will magically burn fat from your abdominal section but it should help with the shape. My opinion is solely based on the results I see with these guys. Hope this helps
I've never saw a body builder use a corset0 -
Oh. I thought this was a core training question. Core training is excellent. It won't shrink your waist though.0
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Waste of time and money.
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My general rule is to suggest doing the opposite of what any Kardashian/Jenner does. But I'm a dude, so who know.0
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Are you referring to those elastic type waist bands that Kim Kardashian and a few others have posted on social media? That's not what I would consider to be bone corset/waist training, it's literally a band that you wear around your midsection and makes you sweaty.
The perception that they are promoting is that it helps to "control eating" because of the added pressure, you "feel less full" ultimately resulting in a decrease of caloric intake, also resulting in a "smaller waist."
...and about the body builders, there are some IFBB Pro females who do promote these same style of bands, there is one woman I see on FB, Linda Burbesson, who is pretty fit, but she promotes the trainer, so with her already fit body and defined abs, with the trainer, most folks assume she obtained it via the trainer..so it's misleading.
If you want abs, lower your overall body fat percentage, a band around the belly, really just makes you sweaty, and nothing else. Learn to engage and keep your core tight in lifts such as a DL, Squats, Bench..etc.0 -
LolBroScience wrote: »Some bodybuilders use waist trainers in addition to their weight training regiment in order to gain a certain type of aesthetic look they are trying to reach . These are men who want nicely developed upper body and a smaller waist. They also eat smaller meals amongst other things to keep their waist line slimmer than other bulkier body builders. So if you want to try it go for it. Not saying it will magically burn fat from your abdominal section but it should help with the shape. My opinion is solely based on the results I see with these guys. Hope this helps
Uh, what?
When I read that I assume he means the neoprene waist wraps that just attach with velcro. I know those are very popular with the competitors at my gym prior to shows. For $5-$10 though they aren't moving any organs and just making you sweat more.
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LolBroScience wrote: »Some bodybuilders use waist trainers in addition to their weight training regiment in order to gain a certain type of aesthetic look they are trying to reach . These are men who want nicely developed upper body and a smaller waist. They also eat smaller meals amongst other things to keep their waist line slimmer than other bulkier body builders. So if you want to try it go for it. Not saying it will magically burn fat from your abdominal section but it should help with the shape. My opinion is solely based on the results I see with these guys. Hope this helps
Uh, what?
When I read that I assume he means the neoprene waist wraps that just attach with velcro. I know those are very popular with the competitors at my gym prior to shows. For $5-$10 though they aren't moving any organs and just making you sweat more.
I've never seen this in person or anywhere else amongst competitors, especially with men.0 -
LolBroScience wrote: »LolBroScience wrote: »Some bodybuilders use waist trainers in addition to their weight training regiment in order to gain a certain type of aesthetic look they are trying to reach . These are men who want nicely developed upper body and a smaller waist. They also eat smaller meals amongst other things to keep their waist line slimmer than other bulkier body builders. So if you want to try it go for it. Not saying it will magically burn fat from your abdominal section but it should help with the shape. My opinion is solely based on the results I see with these guys. Hope this helps
Uh, what?
When I read that I assume he means the neoprene waist wraps that just attach with velcro. I know those are very popular with the competitors at my gym prior to shows. For $5-$10 though they aren't moving any organs and just making you sweat more.
I've never seen this in person or anywhere else amongst competitors, especially with men.
Lol! I see it all the time especially close to shows but these guys and gals are also placing so who am I to judge.
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Are you referring to those elastic type waist bands that Kim Kardashian and a few others have posted on social media? That's not what I would consider to be bone corset/waist training, it's literally a band that you wear around your midsection and makes you sweaty.
The perception that they are promoting is that it helps to "control eating" because of the added pressure, you "feel less full" ultimately resulting in a decrease of caloric intake, also resulting in a "smaller waist."
...and about the body builders, there are some IFBB Pro females who do promote these same style of bands, there is one woman I see on FB, Linda Burbesson, who is pretty fit, but she promotes the trainer, so with her already fit body and defined abs, with the trainer, most folks assume she obtained it via the trainer..so it's misleading.
If you want abs, lower your overall body fat percentage, a band around the belly, really just makes you sweaty, and nothing else. Learn to engage and keep your core tight in lifts such as a DL, Squats, Bench..etc.
I used to follow her but I felt like her IG just became a big sales pitch after awhile.
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LolBroScience wrote: »LolBroScience wrote: »Some bodybuilders use waist trainers in addition to their weight training regiment in order to gain a certain type of aesthetic look they are trying to reach . These are men who want nicely developed upper body and a smaller waist. They also eat smaller meals amongst other things to keep their waist line slimmer than other bulkier body builders. So if you want to try it go for it. Not saying it will magically burn fat from your abdominal section but it should help with the shape. My opinion is solely based on the results I see with these guys. Hope this helps
Uh, what?
When I read that I assume he means the neoprene waist wraps that just attach with velcro. I know those are very popular with the competitors at my gym prior to shows. For $5-$10 though they aren't moving any organs and just making you sweat more.
I've never seen this in person or anywhere else amongst competitors, especially with men.
Lol! I see it all the time especially close to shows but these guys and gals are also placing so who am I to judge.
Artemus Dolgin wears one under his clothes all day . Not the woman's corset version tho
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