Waist training was first conceptualized by Catherine De’Medici, the wife of King Henry II. Under their court, showing girthy waists for women was strictly prohibited. Women wore garments known as “stays”, but it wasn’t until the 1800s when corsets and waist trainers were first introduced.

A waist trainer has laces in the back with metal or steel boning about the garment’s bodice. The boning is the main cause of the corset’s shape. With the help of its laces, you can tie the corset as tightly as possible. As you tighten the laces, your ribs will conform into the shape of your waist trainer thanks to the boning.

Waist training has been part of the fashion scene for generations, and they also help women achieve a slimmer, more appealing figure. Here are all the benefits that come with wearing a waist trainer.

1. Slimmer Figure : Many women take up waist training simply to achieve an hourglass figure, arguably the most flattering body type that a woman can have. Waist training cinches your waist so that the curves on your hips and waist are more defined and pronounced. It will take about two weeks for the average woman to notice results by wearing a waist trainer. If worn over a period of months, your body proportions will be changed for the better. Of all types of waist trainers, the most effective when it comes to reducing the waistline is the corset.

2. Weight Control: If you wear a waist trainer regularly, you will find it harder to eat more food than normal. Waist trainers do not work by helping you work out or exercise better. They simply are used to limit the food that you consume so that your body weight stops growing. You simply won’t feel like eating big meals while wearing your waist trainer. That is not to say, however, that it does not help with any weight loss, and if you are looking for a novel way to watch what you eat, waist training is a great direction to move in.

3. Posture Correction: Waist trainers can help you keep your posture good while standing up and sitting down. This is because the metal bones that are inside waist trainers make it harder for you to slouch. Instead, they provide adequate back support and reduce the risk of any bad spinal conditions. On a side note, waist trainers also help make women feel more confident when they see a difference in the appearance of their waist. When you wear a waist trainer underneath your clothes, you will look even more slimmer.

4. Bustline Support: Waist trainers are also worn by women to help make their bust appear to be larger. Cosmetically, you can notice a difference in how your breasts look as you wear an outfit. Waist trainers are also helpful for women with large breasts, since they help in reducing back pain.

Things to Be Aware of While Waist Training

While it is great to waist train from a corset or waist trainer, there is one thing that you should consider as well.

Most importantly, frequent waist training can lead to acid reflux. Your digestive system makes up your stomach, intestines, and esophagus. When you are using a waist trainer, a lot of pressure is put on these organs. This makes it harder for food to be digested properly, causing stomach juices to travel back up the esophagus, causing a degree of discomfort. Before every meal, you can prevent acid reflux by removing your waist trainer.