Getting Waisted: The Dangers of Corset Training
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In the article, “Getting Waisted: The Dangers of Corset Training,” by Jamie Harrison, he examines corset training, which is more commonly called “waist training.” This article provides background information for waist training and its popularity. Harrison discusses the waist training’s popularity among celebrities. This popularity is due to the corset like structure that tends to shave inches and pounds off of women. Although corset training may be popular, he disagrees with the effectiveness of corset wear. Harrison discusses the negative effects that waist training has on women’s health. These negative effects can range anywhere from temporary discomfort and fainting, to permanent damage to the organs. These negative effects are just a few of the reasons as to why Harrison argues women should not participate in corset training. …show more content…
He begins by arguing that the positive effects of waist trainers are a hoax and, that they do not work. Harrison supports this stance with Dr. Sharma’s statement, “All you’re doing is compressing your stomach and pushing the fat around instead of getting rid of it.” Dr. Sharma also says body shape is predetermined by genetics. The inches trimmed through corset training are only temporary and will not last without continued