Celebrities are using belts to work out. But is this indicated? – GOOD SHAPE

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One of the most controversial news in the universe fitness is the use of straps when working out. Famous as the sisters kim kardashian It is Kylie Jenner already posted pictures wearing the accessory on academy. The reason: it would help fine-tune the waist during physical exercises.

In Brazil, the item gained popularity in 2016, when actresses Fernanda Souza and Claudia Raia were seen with the corsets in training. But, after all, do straps really work? We asked experts what they think of it.

What is the function of the modeling belt?

It is commonly used by those who want to slim their silhouette under a dress (or another waist-length piece) and also after surgical procedures, such as liposuction, as it reduces swelling and bleeding in the postoperative period. But most brands that sell the accessory with a fitness footprint claim that it helps correct posture – which would also keep the abdomen contracted for longer.

Does the corset help to lose weight?

According to the physiotherapist Tathiana Antony, from Clínica Renewmed, in Rio de Janeiro, using girdles does not help with slimming, as many people believe. “There is nothing proven that the daily compression of these regions ends with the fat. The belly takes on a waisted shape, but when you remove the belt, the fat is still there”, he warns.

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Are there any risks of using a brace in training?

The danger lies in respiratory restriction: “Using the belt in excess hinders circulation, affects respiratory movements and restricts lung amplitude”, points out Tathiana. In addition, wearing a modeling belt during exercise compromises body awareness, which can cause injuries. According to physical educator Fabio Aquino, the accessory does not allow you to feel the movements the right way.

“The girdle is an impediment to understanding your body. That is, it will not activate the core and stabilizing muscles, for example, ”she explains. The professional indicates that the student activates the musculature freely, if she has no medical contraindications, and that she supports her body by herself.