Tight Lacing (a.k.a. Waist Training) is the term used to define the practice of wearing a corset on a daily basis with the purpose of modeling the body and cinching the waistline. In this case, the usage of the corset is deemed to be a therapy resource that offers clear-cut results, and not only as a casual piece of garment.

Through its modeling and structure, the corsets exerts direct influence in that it presses the floating ribs (the last two pairs of ribs that are not attached to any bone in their lower part). The floating ribs are responsible for the shape of the waistline and if they are too open they create a rectangle-shaped silhouette.

The corset reduces and models these ribs’ curvature, altering its format and making the waistline appear or reappear.

Tight Lacing is also responsible for a new routine as it brings within itself healthy obligations: making up for the period of usage of the corset (in which the abdominal muscles become stationary) with abdomen exercising is fundamental. Breathing exercises are also highly recommended.

During the Tight Lacing practice it is advisable to ingest light and healthy foods, in small portions.

If one responsibly observes this discipline, then it can bring actual changes in life and also well-being.

It is possible to sleep with the corset on, but this practice demands that the body adapts perfeclty into the piece. If one wishes to sleep with the corset on, then the piece should not be adjusted the conventional way.

It is necessary to leave a looser lacing, especially in the thorax area in order to enable the diaphragm’s free expansion at night.

One may wear the corset during meals. In this case it is advisable to take in smaller and lighter  meals -and more frequently- during the whole day.

In case you choose to take off your corset before the meals, it is necessary to wait between thirty minutes and one hour before putting it on again.

Corsets for Tight Lacing may be used just for women who have already gone through growth phase, which takes place when they reach the age of 18.

It is not advisable that women over 50 years old make use of this practice.

For all cases, a medical assessment is indispensable before initiating theTight Lacing practice.

In most cases the floating ribs tend to remain in the position in which they were molded by the corset during the period of Tight Lacing practice. But a couple of factors such as weight gain and pregnancy my have direct influence, increasing the ribs’ curvature degree.

In this case, the corset use must be resumed so that the goal reached may be attained again.

Even if no other body alteration occurs (such as weight gain and the like), after having reached the Tight Lacing goal, we recommend the use of the corset as maintenance for at least two days of the week, until the measurements are completely stabilized.

Underbust Corsets or Waist Cinchers produced with light and comfortable fabrics are suitable models for the practice of Tight Lacing.

Underbust Corsets are the most democratic types because they encompass the whole abdomen area and for this reason they offer support for the area where generally there is higher accumulation of fat, such as the flanks, for instance.

The Waist Cinchers are recommended for women who don’t have abdominal fat accumulation. Its modelling has length reductions on the sides. Therefore, this type of corset does not offer support for these areas.

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The key element in a corset’s comfort is its suitable length. An excessively long corset, besides becoming a nuisance, may bring problems, especially for the users who spend long periods seated. CLICK HERE — ENVIAR LINK PARA CAMILA in order to exactly understand how to take length measurements and further measurements.

Tight Lacing is harmful and therefore should not be practiced by people who have back problems, diseases in inner organs in the area covered by the corset, recent surgical procedures (such as a caesarean), herniated disk, varicose veins – or varicose vein tendency -, diabetes, hypertension, gastro-oesophageal reflux, among others.

For more specific information, consult with your doctor.

The corset may be harmful for any person who practices Tight Lacing without previous medical assessment or follow-up and without the commitment of practicing abdominal exercises on a daily basis.

• 1) Consult with an orthopedist you trust to check if there is any problem in your spine that hinders the use of the corset.
• 2) After your orthopedist’s permission, you should order your customized corset. You will also need a corset liner or a smart liner. CLICK HERE to get to know this accessory and others.
• While you are awaiting your corset’s production deadline, we advise you to get used to daily abdominal exercising. Besides creating a habit, you strengthen your muscles to be able to start an even healthier Tight Lacing process. We recommend the practice of daily 300 sit-ups.
• 4) When you receive your corset in your house, go easy on it. In the beginning you will be on an adaptation stage.Allow your body to get used to the structure and pressure exerted by the corset. In the beginning it is relevant to adjust the corset in a light manner, respecting the limits of your body. A few hours a day are enough. Observe the adaptation stage for at least two weeks and, in case you feel the need, extend for the period you may wish.
• 5) After the stage of adaptation is through, gradually increase the number of hours of use of the corset (and also the adjustment pressure). Your corset must be adjusted in order to fit your body perfectly, except for the thorax line. On this stage we always recommend a two-finger gap on each side, so that the diaphragm may expand in the moment of breathing.
• 6) Use the corset for about 6 to 10 hours daily at most, always respecting the limits of your body.
• 7) Follow up with your orthopedist to know if everything is going well. We recommend a new appointment every four months.
• 8) Do not get anxious over the results. They may vary a lot according to the physical structure of each person. Thus it is paramount that one goes slowly and makes no comparisons. Tight Lacing is a healthy procedure if carried out in moderation.
• 9) Set realistic goals and be aware of your limits. Excessive Tight Lacing may bring serious risks to your health.
• 10) Once your goal is reached, do the maintenance process of your measurements, wearing the corset twice a week, until they are thoroughly stable.

The corset’s effect on abdominal fat is related solely to its support. A customized corset, with the suitable length, offers support for the adipose tissue and models, during its use, the whole area comprised in it. The effects offered are: flat front and sharp curves in the waistline area.

In some cases, the natural arrangement of the fat in the body may be slightly redistributed with the use of the corset, which represents no guarantee of its reduction. The same way, the use of the corset does not have the capacity of increasing localized fat.

In the case of Tight Lacing (daily use of the corset with the goal of reducing the waistline CLICK HERE AND KNOW MORE), new habits are consequently acquired, such as the obligatory practice of abdominal exercising and a diet observed through ingestion of small and frequent portions during the day. We recommend that it be carried out under a nutritionist’s guidance. Such habits have a direct reflex on body modifications and fat reduction.