Stella Kleiman
June 28, 2017
With celebrities like Jessica Alba, Katy Perry and the Kardashians promoting waist trainers, it’s natural for the rest of us to check them out. Who doesn’t want to slim down your waist or achieve an hourglass figure?
So, what’s a waist trainer? It’s a type of shapewear designed to be tightly wrapped around your midsection (waist plus lower rib cage). It’s part of a trend where you are constantly wearing a constricting garment to slim down your waist line.
Although waist trainers or cinchers have been around for over 30 years, their popularity has soared in recent years with celebrities promoting their benefits. There are so many brands and types on the market that finding the best waist trainer can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve taken the time to create a list of the popular waist trainers with the most positive reviews.
1. Squeem Women’s ‘Perfect Waist’ Contouring Cincher Underwear
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Price: $59+
- Amazon Rating: 4 stars
- # of Reviews: 4,700+ reviews
2. Lover-Beauty Women’s Latex Underbust Corset Waist Training Cincher 9 Steel Boned
- Material: Cotton, Spandex, Latex
- Price: $19+
- Amazon Rating: 4 stars
# of Reviews: 2,700+ reviews
3. Ann Chery Women’s Faja Deportiva Workout Waist Cincher
- Material Cotton, Latex
- Price: $23+
- Amazon Rating: 4 stars
- # of Reviews: 5,700+ reviews
4. Camellias Women’s Waist Trainer Belt – Body Shaper Belt for an Hourglass Shaper
- Material: Latex-Free Neoprene
- Price: $15+
- Amazon Rating: 4 stars
- # of Reviews: 4,100+ reviews
5. Sweet Sweat Premium Waist Trimmer
- Material: Latex-Free Neoprene
- Price: $20+
- Amazon Rating: 4.5 stars
- # of Reviews: 6,900+ reviews
6. Charmian Women’s Latex Underbust Waist Training Steel Boned Shapewear Corset
- Material: 100% Latex
- Price: $10+
- Amazon Rating: 4.5 stars
- # of Reviews: 2,900+ reviews
7. THE ONLY ORIGINAL Fajastec Women’s Beauty Classic Latex Waist Cincher 3 Hook
- Material: Latex, 100% Cotton Lycra lining
- Price: $40+
- Amazon Rating: 4 stars
- # of Reviews: 1,000+ reviews
8. YIANNA Women’s Underbust Latex Sport Girdle Waist Training Corset Waist Body Shaper
- Material: Cotton, Spandex, Latex
- Price: $17+
- Amazon Rating: 4 stars
- # of Reviews: 6,700+ reviews
These waist trainers can be worn as an undergarment for several hours each day over an extended period of time until you reach your target waistline. For optimal results, many wear them while exercising.
Waist cinchers usually have cores made of latex, a mix of latex and nylon, or latex combined with cotton. Used for compression, the latex or cotton increase thermal action and perspiration in the waist section. The sweat produced flushes out fat toxins and reduces fat cells, which in turn help flatten and tone your tummy.
Just to be clear, wearing a waist trainer by itself will not give you a slimmer waist. It must work in combination with strategic workout and diet. As always there’s no shortcut. It takes hard work, dedication and consistency.
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