We're all for a little corset training, but some people love to go overboard.

With the "Human Jessica Rabbit" creating headlines for wearing a corset 23 hours a day, the corset diet phenomenon ignited by Jessica Alba is trending once again. But, how do you safely try waist training?

"There are plenty of high compression garments that will produce the desired results instantly (general high quality shapewear)," explained Ruben Soto, CEO of leading e-commerce shapewear site Hourglassangel.com.

"With that said, there are products that are best to increase thermal activity in the midsection and others that are best for more traditional waist training."

Corsets are ideally recommended for an instant 1-3 inch reduction of the midsection. This cinchers work due to the stimulating thermal activity and perspiration in the midsection.

Steel-boned waist training corsets are meant to reduce inches over time through high compression from tight-lacing techniques. The result overtime is the readjustment of the lower ribs for a more defined, hourglass waist.

Typically, someone would wear the corset comfortably for a short amount of time to build up tolerance. Then to make it tighter and wearing it for a longer period of time.

Here are the Do's and Don'ts to cinch your waist by:

Do's

  • Wear the garment for a few hours at a time to build tolerance
  • Wear the corset for longer periods after you become comfortable
  • Select a proper fitting item
  • Discontinue use if you feel any discomfort

Do not continue usage if you experience any of the following:

  • Numbness in the legs
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sharp stomach pains
  • Pinching

For accelerated results, we recommend the following:

  • Prepare smaller meals for your diet whilecorseting, as you will become fuller faster and with less food
  • Practice core muscle training