Tips on Adding Curves With a Waist Cincher

A waist cincher can add sexy curves to your body by smoothing out unsightly bulges to give you that hourglass figure. These body shapers for women work on the same principle as an old-fashioned corset - they compress outer body fat in order to shape the body to its desired form. In addition, some cinchers may also have orthopedic features that support the spine, helping improve posture as well. The cincher is usually made of strong fabric such as Lycra or nylon with flexible ribs made of plastic or metal sewn into it to shape the garment and compress the waist. Cinchers are worn under the clothes and have a belt or band that can be tightened for the desired compression. And with the right trimmings, such as garters and lace, cinchers can even serve as sexy underwear.

Cinchers can also be used as bodyslimmers for a waist training routine. Also known as 'tight-lacing' the cincher is worn tightly around the waist like a corset, with the eventual aim to get an hourglass figure by making the waist slimmer as well as pushing the breasts upward; the shape of the ribcage may also be permanently modified by the cincher. To be most effective, the size of the cincher should be the size you want your waistline to be.

While most women who wear cinchers just want to hide that last five pounds that diet or exercise just can't seem to get rid of, other women are looking for a more heavy-duty garment that provides tighter compression. There are tighter cinchers that are available but these should be used with care. In fact, manufacturers recommend that compression be added gradually over time to give the body time to get acclimated to the pressure without suffering any serious health effects such as dizziness and back pain.

A waist cincher is also most effective in shaping the body if complemented with a sensible diet and exercise program. One simple exercise that you can do at home is alternating crunches, which are designed to tighten your abdominal muscles to give you a smaller waist. Start by lying down on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Place your arms behind your head and slowly curl your torso upwards, twisting your body slightly so your right shoulder faces your left knee. Repeat with the other side of your body. Start with five or ten repetitions, whichever you feel comfortable with, and gradually build up the number of repetitions.