Do Waist Trainers Work?

While waist trainers claim to help you achieve weight loss and an hourglass figure, they don't work. Waist trainers may help you lose weight, but often this is just the temporary loss of water weight. In fact, waist trainers harm your health by constricting breath, causing pain, and weakening abs.

How long do you have to wear a waist trainer to see results?

If you want to wear a latex waist trainer or corset on a daily basis, the goal is to wear it long enough each day to experience the best results, while also considering comfort and safety. For the best results, we recommend wearing a waist trainer for at least eight hours a day, every day.

Does waist training flatten your stomach?

Contrary to what celebrities say, waist training will not reduce belly fat, make you lose weight, or give you similar results to liposuction. All a waist trainer can do is squeeze your torso for a temporary change in appearance.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.