Waist Trainer Suggestions

MsDavis99 · March 2017

No I'm not talking about painful corsets!!

Any suggestions on Waist Trainer brands that are good to wear while working out? Something that is going to make me sweat...?

Alatariel75 · March 2017

I suggest you don't 'waist' your money

They don't do anything except make you sweat under them, which in turn does nothing for you except make you uncomfortable and more prone to skin rashes.

Sweating in an area does not indicate that it is burning any more fat, or achieving anything more than the general benefits of working out as a whole. The waist trainers you're talking about are just a gimmick and money spinner.

ccsernica · March 2017

If what you mean by that is some kind of garment that will focus weight loss on your torso, there is no such thing.

I can't imagine why, but if all you want to do is sweat more (which only results in water weight loss, which weight returns as soon as you rehydrate) they call them "sweats" for a reason.

MsDavis99 · March 2017

Well ok...I thought they actually do something I see all kinds of people wearing this at the gym. the ones that wrap around and Velcro, with rubber material inside.....guess I was being fooled

mouser36 · March 2017

I use one and love it! I use it mainly for back support. They do a great job for lower back support. Amazon.

ccsernica · March 2017

You weren't fooled. They were. You wisely sought advice first instead of falling for the hype.

If what you need is really the kind of back support @mouser36 is talking about, there are belts specifically designed for this.

MsDavis99 · March 2017

ccsernica wrote: »

You weren't fooled. They were. You wisely sought advice first instead of falling for the hype.

LOL

lynn_glenmont · March 2017

mouser36 wrote: »

I use one and love it! I use it mainly for back support. They do a great job for lower back support. Amazon.

In the long run, it's better to rely on your own muscles, rather than weaken them by relying on external support.

Alatariel75 · March 2017

lynn_glenmont wrote: »

mouser36 wrote: »

I use one and love it! I use it mainly for back support. They do a great job for lower back support. Amazon.

In the long run, it's better to rely on your own muscles, rather than weaken them by relying on external support.

I wondered about that, unless you have back problems, wouldn't it be better to develop your own muscles?

lynn_glenmont · March 2017

Alatariel75 wrote: »

lynn_glenmont wrote: »

mouser36 wrote: »

I use one and love it! I use it mainly for back support. They do a great job for lower back support. Amazon.

In the long run, it's better to rely on your own muscles, rather than weaken them by relying on external support.

I wondered about that, unless you have back problems, wouldn't it be better to develop your own muscles?

I think so. I mean, there are obviously exceptions, such as if an orthopedist directs you to wear something for support, or you play a sport you really don't want/can't stop and you use a support to protect you while an injury heals, but for the most part I think you should rely on your own muscles, so they get stronger, and if there's some exercise or movement that you feel you need support for, put it off while you heal or while you build up your muscles through less challenging exercises, lower weights, etc.

fitmom4lifemfp · March 2017

Basically, this is what the girls that wear waist trainers do at the gym. It's spelled S E L F I E.

https://www.angelcurves.com/products/kardashian-waist-trainer?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=4971965251&gclid=Cj0KEQjwhpnGBRDKpY-My9rdutABEiQAWNcslK_gNzuJKL8kajAhJUDYpgdx2jT-s3L1X1QZbfKuYfgaAhQv8P8HAQ

This is hilarious. Do people really believe this silliness?
" It creates compression in your core to stimulate thermal activity, burning more calories"
"Stimulates perspiration for burning fat"

AnvilHead · March 2017

kristid7373 wrote: »

Well ok...I thought they actually do something I see all kinds of people wearing this at the gym. the ones that wrap around and Velcro, with rubber material inside.....guess I was being fooled

Not as badly as all the people who didn't check first and actually wasted their money on those worthless things, lol.

JohnnyPenso · March 2017

fitmom4lifemfp wrote: »

Basically, this is what the girls that wear waist trainers do at the gym. It's spelled S E L F I E.

https://www.angelcurves.com/products/kardashian-waist-trainer?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=4971965251&gclid=Cj0KEQjwhpnGBRDKpY-My9rdutABEiQAWNcslK_gNzuJKL8kajAhJUDYpgdx2jT-s3L1X1QZbfKuYfgaAhQv8P8HAQ

This is hilarious. Do people really believe this silliness?
" It creates compression in your core to stimulate thermal activity, burning more calories"
"Stimulates perspiration for burning fat"

I see they even have waist trainers for the 240 pounders. I wonder if they are made from kevlar with ratcheting tie downs. That's about the only thing that would have slimmed my waist when I was 240

ninerbuff · March 2017

mouser36 wrote: »

I use one and love it! I use it mainly for back support. They do a great job for lower back support. Amazon.

How is your back going to get stronger if you keep using a support for it?

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

ninerbuff · March 2017

Best waist trainer........................fork putdowns and table pushaways (stolen from Anvilhead)

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

ccsernica · March 2017

JohnnyPenso wrote: »

fitmom4lifemfp wrote: »

Basically, this is what the girls that wear waist trainers do at the gym. It's spelled S E L F I E.

https://www.angelcurves.com/products/kardashian-waist-trainer?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=4971965251&gclid=Cj0KEQjwhpnGBRDKpY-My9rdutABEiQAWNcslK_gNzuJKL8kajAhJUDYpgdx2jT-s3L1X1QZbfKuYfgaAhQv8P8HAQ

This is hilarious. Do people really believe this silliness?
" It creates compression in your core to stimulate thermal activity, burning more calories"
"Stimulates perspiration for burning fat"

I see they even have waist trainers for the 240 pounders. I wonder if they are made from kevlar with ratcheting tie downs. That's about the only thing that would have slimmed my waist when I was 240

Visit a Renaissance Faire sometime. You'll be amazed at what mere cotton twill, leather lacing, and steel boning can accomplish.

Alatariel75 · March 2017

JohnnyPenso wrote: »

fitmom4lifemfp wrote: »

Basically, this is what the girls that wear waist trainers do at the gym. It's spelled S E L F I E.

https://www.angelcurves.com/products/kardashian-waist-trainer?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=4971965251&gclid=Cj0KEQjwhpnGBRDKpY-My9rdutABEiQAWNcslK_gNzuJKL8kajAhJUDYpgdx2jT-s3L1X1QZbfKuYfgaAhQv8P8HAQ

This is hilarious. Do people really believe this silliness?
" It creates compression in your core to stimulate thermal activity, burning more calories"
"Stimulates perspiration for burning fat"

I see they even have waist trainers for the 240 pounders. I wonder if they are made from kevlar with ratcheting tie downs. That's about the only thing that would have slimmed my waist when I was 240

When I was 240lbs, a decent corset could do mindblowing things for my silhouette.

cityruss · March 2017

fitmom4lifemfp wrote: »

Basically, this is what the girls that wear waist trainers do at the gym. It's spelled S E L F I E.

https://www.angelcurves.com/products/kardashian-waist-trainer?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=4971965251&gclid=Cj0KEQjwhpnGBRDKpY-My9rdutABEiQAWNcslK_gNzuJKL8kajAhJUDYpgdx2jT-s3L1X1QZbfKuYfgaAhQv8P8HAQ

This is hilarious. Do people really believe this silliness?
" It creates compression in your core to stimulate thermal activity, burning more calories"
"Stimulates perspiration for burning fat"

Yes. People do believe it.

Just like people believe all manner of ridiculous things.

ashleighs148 · March 2017

ninerbuff wrote: »

mouser36 wrote: »

I use one and love it! I use it mainly for back support. They do a great job for lower back support. Amazon.

How is your back going to get stronger if you keep using a support for it?

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

I know this is about waist trainers (which are a complete waste of money) but this is in response to your comment on back supports.
Some people wouldn't be able to do anything without a back support. I have a really sore back sometimes because I've got hypermobility and my hips don't sit right. I only wear a support if I'm doing a lot of walking (disney or something) but it hurts when I do the dishes or hang up the washing. My back isn't that bad compared to others and I can only imagine how much they'd need that to elevate the pain enough so they can do something active. Yes it's not ideal for building muscle to support your back but when the alternative is lie in bed in bed in pain then it's good enough to get some exercise in, even if just for your cardiovascular health. You don't know why that lady wears a support whilst she's exercising and how bad her symptoms are or if it was recommended by her doctor.

VintageFeline · March 2017

Alatariel75 wrote: »

JohnnyPenso wrote: »

fitmom4lifemfp wrote: »

Basically, this is what the girls that wear waist trainers do at the gym. It's spelled S E L F I E.

https://www.angelcurves.com/products/kardashian-waist-trainer?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=4971965251&gclid=Cj0KEQjwhpnGBRDKpY-My9rdutABEiQAWNcslK_gNzuJKL8kajAhJUDYpgdx2jT-s3L1X1QZbfKuYfgaAhQv8P8HAQ

This is hilarious. Do people really believe this silliness?
" It creates compression in your core to stimulate thermal activity, burning more calories"
"Stimulates perspiration for burning fat"

I see they even have waist trainers for the 240 pounders. I wonder if they are made from kevlar with ratcheting tie downs. That's about the only thing that would have slimmed my waist when I was 240

When I was 240lbs, a decent corset could do mindblowing things for my silhouette.

To be fair though, those aren't a bit of elastic, those are generally real deal steel boned corsets. So akin to the kevlar and ratcheting tie downs!

ashleighs148 wrote: »

ninerbuff wrote: »

mouser36 wrote: »

I use one and love it! I use it mainly for back support. They do a great job for lower back support. Amazon.

How is your back going to get stronger if you keep using a support for it?

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

I know this is about waist trainers (which are a complete waste of money) but this is in response to your comment on back supports.
Some people wouldn't be able to do anything without a back support. I have a really sore back sometimes because I've got hypermobility and my hips don't sit right. I only wear a support if I'm doing a lot of walking (disney or something) but it hurts when I do the dishes or hang up the washing. My back isn't that bad compared to others and I can only imagine how much they'd need that to elevate the pain enough so they can do something active. Yes it's not ideal for building muscle to support your back but when the alternative is lie in bed in bed in pain then it's good enough to get some exercise in, even if just for your cardiovascular health. You don't know why that lady wears a support whilst she's exercising and how bad her symptoms are or if it was recommended by her doctor.

You're an exception, not the rule. Most people, even those with what they think is a weak back, (usually an overall weak core because of modern life) shouldn't be using a back support because it defeats the purpose of exercising to strengthen those muscles.