Training corset
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The training corset has two overlaping meanings. The old meaning from before 1920 and a new meaning after 1920. Before 1920 the training corset was used to help a woman achieve the contemporarily fashionable "feminine curves." However, after feminine curves went out of fashion, training corsets survived as restrictive Sexual fetishism.
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Old meaning
A training corset is a type of corset used for modifying the wearer's posture and body shape. Training corsets are used prior to a regular corset, because if a long corset is used as one's first corset, the ribs are compressed, which potentially leads to negative health ramifications.
The training corset raises the ribs by use of a shoulder brace, which elongates the waist and expands the lung area. Use of a training corset may result in shoulder problems because the shoulders have no direct connection to the spine and naturally follow the ribs' alignment, although a good shoulder brace may reduce this problem.
Corsets for posture training
Corsets may be worn for orthopedic reasons, such as correcting a crooked spine or straightening the back and shoulders.
Corsets for tightlacing
Corsets worn for tightlacing are sometimes called training corsets, probably because of tightlacing's alternative names of "waist training" and "corset training".
As tightlacers usually want to achieve and maintain a significant alteration in their body shape, the corsets used are stronger and more rigid, which requires a corset made of stronger fabric (leather is sometimes used) and with less flexible boning.
Any style of corset can be used for tightlacing, although some styles are more popular and suitable than others. However, as the corsets necessary to maintain a body modification are no less rigid than those first worn to achieve the modification, there is no effective structural difference between corsets worn during training and those worn once the desired body shape is achieved. The term "training corset" can, therefore, be used for any corset worn by somebody undertaking corset training.
A training corset is also an alternative name for a discipline corset. A discipline corset is used as a tool for punishment when a tightlacer deviates from his or her training routine - for example, by loosening the corset without the trainer's permission. Thus, discipline corsets are constructed to place severe limitations on the wearer's movements: they extend to just above the knees, and are constructed to be laced very tightly. These corsets are designed to be worn for long periods, so not only for a few hours, but also during the night while you are sleeping.
Modern Discipline Corset Features
Generally tailored to individual measurements for comfort, ease of tight lacing and health. Fully lined with firm Poly/Cotton twill for extra strength and comfort - this variety of twill is thin, yet very strong, durable and colorfast. All major corset panels are quadruple stitched with polyester thread for extra strength and structural integrity. To prevent skin chafing, thin and strong twill tape can be fused on the interior of the corset waist instead of being exposed on the outside of the corset. Can include a strong steel busk closure for easy wearing and removal of corset. Firm underbusk to prevent painful and unhealthy excavation of upper abdominal cavity. Flattens lower abdomen and promotes proper posture. Flat steel boning allows firm control with ease of movement. Stays can be mounted on the exterior or interior of the corset. Extra-firm rear steels support back. Promotes proper posture while preventing undue pressure on vertebrae and kidneys. The back is fully laced with strong, flat nylon laces for smooth, easy pulling. A Lacing Protector may be used to protect the back from rear laces.
The term training corset may also be used to mean an everyday corset used for waist training, which will probably be hidden under clothes and therefore will consider practical aspects (comfort, ease of laundering) rather than aesthetic ones. This distinguishes it from a corset worn as an external garment for special occasions, which is designed more for show.
