Waist Trainer Suggestions

MsDavis99
MsDavis99 Posts: 101 Member
edited November 16 in Health and Weight Loss
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...?

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  • ccsernica
    ccsernica Posts: 1,040 Member
    edited 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
    MsDavis99 Posts: 101 Member
    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
    mouser36 Posts: 15 Member
    I use one and love it! I use it mainly for back support. They do a great job for lower back support. Amazon.
  • MsDavis99
    MsDavis99 Posts: 101 Member
    ccsernica wrote: »
    You weren't fooled. They were. You wisely sought advice first instead of falling for the hype.

    LOL
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,230 Member
    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
    lynn_glenmont Posts: 10,093 Member
    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
    fitmom4lifemfp Posts: 1,572 Member
    edited 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
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    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
    JohnnyPenso Posts: 412 Member
    edited 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 :D

  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,988 Member
    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
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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,988 Member
    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
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  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
    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
    ashleighs148 Posts: 335 Member
    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
    9285851.png


    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
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
    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 :D

    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
    9285851.png


    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.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Waist trainer suggestion.... Don't buy one! :)
  • Sara3434
    Sara3434 Posts: 48 Member
    I have one for holding my belly, I didn't like the way it jiggled while working out lol. Only reason
  • Sara3434
    Sara3434 Posts: 48 Member
    Oh but it's not a waist trainer sorry lol
  • msf74
    msf74 Posts: 3,498 Member
    The best waist trainer is a calorie deficit (and regular exercise if possible.)
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