Shapewear Guidelines - do's and don'ts
If you are ready to start waist training or using body shapers, there are some simple yet important guidelines that should be followed. These guidelines are there to ensure that you get the most out of your shapewear garment while being safe and avoiding potential unwanted negative side effects or issues.
Important don’ts:
- Do not sleep in your shapewear
- Do not use shapewear if size is not correct (meaning size is too small)
- Do not use your shapewear if you are experiencing discomfort, rash or any other kind of skin irritation
Important do’s:
- Regularly do core strength workouts after waist training sessions
- Make sure you are well hydrated during and after waist training sessions
To further explain some of the mentioned guidelines, lets examine them more closely…
- It is not recommended to wear any shapewear with high compression rate while sleeping. While you sleep your body completely relaxes and the compression rate of the shapewear might cause difficulty in breathing. There for it is strongly recommended not to use any kind of restrictive undergarments or garment that might disrupt breathing
- Choosing an appropriate size is important. If your shapewear is too large for you it simply will not delivery any results. On the other hand, it the item is too small, over compression can cause discomfort, difficulty in breathing, digestion issues, acid reflux, or other potential issues
- Some individuals may experience an allergic reaction to some of the materials used in construction of shapewear (such as Latex) and skin might become irritated or rash might appear. If this would happen, you should stop using that shapewear and try a different model made from different material or a product made from ‘’Hypoallergenic’’ materials.
- Using your shapewear for extended periods may weaken your core muscles, as they become less active do to shapewear providing support to your abdomen. Therefore, as a part of healthy lifestyle, core muscle workouts are recommended whenever you are waist training (plank workout for example). This way you are enjoying the benefits of your waist trainer without any lose, while further strengthening yourself and working on achieving your desired result.
- Hydration is key to any healthy lifestyle regiment; this situation is no different. Even more, because of increased sweating while using shapewear and exercising, staying hydrated is important and should not be neglected.
By following these simple guidelines you are ensuring that you are not compromising your health and at the same time you can enjoy a comfortable, stimulating body shaping experience.
Stay Safe and happy body-shaping.