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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

  • MargeryJun 10, 2020

    Glad to see both sides represented in this topic! I actually do use a waist trainer on and off during the year and depending on my training. Usually when I’m in prep that’s the only time I use it religiously. During my off season I just use my sweat belt for cardio

  • LexieJun 10, 2020

    Thank you for providing info on both sides. I’m new to competing and have looked at different ideas for keeping my waist tight. I’ve always had a fairly small waist. However, I have noticed with training that I’m definitely growing some obliques which make me feel like my waist is growing. I do wear a “sweat” belt when I do cardio. Also, I’ve been trying to master doing vacuums…not as easy as it looks!

  • Roni Jun 10, 2020

    I really love that you took the time to represent both sides to it and let people have the information to choose what is best for them. I do wear one, but I do not wear it super tight. I mainly wear it during heavy days for back support as I have scoliosis in my lower back area. This helps give more support while I lift along with if I wear my weight belt. I do seem to wear it more often towards the end of my prep. I use one that is short in the length as to not hinder my ribs, like Adam’s styled.

  • Leanne merrymanJun 10, 2020

    Great info! It’s good to see both sides. I do not currently use a waist trainer but have in the past. I don’t think it is for me. Some people like the right pulled together feeling but not me!! I tend to hold fat in other areas naturally so I don’t think I really need the waist trainer! Definitely an option for those who feel comfortable with it though. I think whatever anyone decides be smart and listen to your body.

  • Liz RJun 10, 2020

    Pro all the way!!! Waist trainers not only help me with my posture, but also aid control my breathing so I use my lungs and not my belly.
    I make sure to only use it an hour per day.

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