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Waist trainers
Waist training, made popular by the Kardashians, has some benefits. Waist trainers are a corset-like bodice that cinches around the waist. It takes about four inches off of the waist and can help increase good posture. According to sf.racked.com, no amount of working out can cause the dramatic hourglass shape that the waist trainer can cause in the first few minutes. Not only that, the website says that a proper waist trainer is vital for it to work properly.
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Waist training side effects
If waist trainers are too tight, it could cause your stomach to move up to your rib cage, according to health.com. The site also says it can cause heartburn and other discomfort, along with interfering with your breathing. Health.com’s Dr. Caroline Apovian says that it can also cause acid reflux. Waist trainers also do not cause a lasting effect, meaning you have to work out to get the body you want.
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