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Waist Trainers: Everything You Need to Know

We view this controversial topic from both sides.

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Angel Competition Bikinis is committed to making your feel confident not only on stage, but during your entire competition prep journey. This blog will help you determine if you should use a waist trainer during your next prep. We support you in any decision you make, as long as it adds to your confidence! 

This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding diet and training. 

This blog covers the following:

The FactsThe Pro SideThe Anti SideThe Popular AlternativeACBikinis Opinion

The Facts

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The Pro Side

What the data says:

  • Putting on a waist trainer give you an instant slimming affect and hourglass shape. 
  • Some of the top athletes are using waist trainers to achieve a smaller waist including some of the Ms. Bikini Olympia title holders.
  • Numerous photos and documented cases show that waist trainers worn properly will decrease the circumference of your waist. 
  • Wearing a waist trainer can decrease hunger due to the compression feeling and lead to weight loss. Note that this weight loss is due to eating less and not due to the waist trainer. 
  • Wearing a waist trainer can help improve your posture and give you instant confidence.

Susan showing her progress after using a waist trainer. Click here to shop for Angel Competition Bikini shown in the right photo.

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What the community says:

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Coach Adam Bonilla

from Team Elite Physique

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The Anti Side

Note: This includes athletes that are not necessarily against using waist trainers, just those that do not use them.  We are grateful for all of the supportive athletes that empower other women regardless of differing opinions. 

What the data says:

Daraja Hill does not use a waist trainer. 

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What the community says:

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Coach Paul Revelia

from Team Pro Physique

Long term use can shift organs. 

The Science of Eating Blog shows a diagram of just how dramatically your organs can shift while wearing a corset.

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The Popular Alternative: Stomach Vacuums

What the research says:

Arnold, Steph, Zane, and Melanie have all used Stomach Vacuums.

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  • By targeting these muscles, you can build a stronger inner abdominal wall. This could limit and relieve back pain, create a tighter midsection, add explosive power to your training, and decrease your waist circumference. 
  • To perform a stomach vacuum you breath out, removing the air from your stomach while tightening your abs and sucking them up and under your rib cage. The goal is to hold in place to strengthen your inner abdominal muscles. 
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What the community says:

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The Ab Chick 

Steph Sequeira has an amazing video on how to properly do vacuums. 

ACBikinis Opinion

First Off

Thank you to everyone that helped with this blog. We are so grateful to serve this amazing group of fitness women! The camaraderie of this sport is unlike any other. Regardless of your opinions, we all stick together and lift one another up. THANK YOU!

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Our Opinion:

We think you should do whatever makes you happy and confident while monitoring your health. If wearing a waist trainer prior to your competition helps you stand out and bring a better package to the stage, we encourage you to do this. If you prefer to not wear a waist trainer because of your concerns of your long term health or other reasons, we encourage you to not wear one. 
You do YOU!! You are confident, strong, beautiful, and enough!

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This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding diet and training.

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Our Mission: Making YOU feel CONFIDENT!!

Angel Competition Bikinis is committed to making your feel confident not only on stage, but during your entire competition prep journey. We hope this blog helped you determine if you should use a waist trainer during your next prep. We support you in any decision you make, as long as it adds to your confidence!

References

  • https://www.healthline.com/health/do-waist-trainers-work#benefits
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Kf0A7aiyPo&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0BBPlg2QH5oKM-KMaueRIX7w5FYf3Nur_98fPXLYngq2stiiDggFXaWSM
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrkPxgG-A88
  • https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/11/05/waist-whittlers-dangers/75225022/
  • https://www.mariefranceasia.com/beauty/beauty-sos/the-killer-question/dangers-waist-training-shouldnt-wear-294010.html
  • https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/stomach-vacuum-exercise.html
  • https://dailyburn.com/life/fitness/stomach-vacuum-exercise-trend/

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157 comments

  • BritneyJun 11, 2020

    I personally have never used a waist trainer but Im always open to the idea! However I do think that vacuums are still a much better way to strengthen your core without potentially harming your body! but everyone has a preference!❤️

  • Courtney WJun 11, 2020

    I love that both sides were talked about. I personally used a waist trainers for all of my preps. I’m pro waist trainer and I even use one off of prep. I don’t wear it day and night and I make sure that I’m not over doing it. Thanks for posting this! There are a lot of people that ask these questions all of the time and don’t get true perspectives- just a push to purchase.

  • Niccole guggiaJun 11, 2020

    Great article! I personally love stomach vacuums and have been doing them off and on for years. I feel that the benefits of a strong abdominal wall will not only give you a nice tight waist, but will make you an overall better athlete and help our posture and it’s a great couple of minutes out of your day to just focus on breathing. Win win all around

  • Rachel Mikel Jun 11, 2020

    I used to resist waist trainers until an IFBB pro and trainer I’m friends with told me his clients all use them during prep. I have noticed a marked difference I. My waist size. I also have diastisis recti from being pregnant, and I find it pulls those muscles together. I haven’t tried vacuums, but now I’m going to incorporate those as well!

  • JoyceJun 11, 2020

    I love the comment You do You. Both ways offer amazing results and appreciate the tutorials on how to do vacuums. Great info!

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