Does Shapewear Discourage Proper Diet & Exercise?
25 Jan
By Adam Welsch
Naomi & Nicole®
Two days ago, the godfather of fitness, Jack LaLanne, died at his home in California. He was 96. Pioneering the movement of eating healthily and exercising every day, via his long-running television show, chain of health clubs, sensational stunts, and juicing infomercials, LaLanne paved the way for the popularity of personal fitness in all of its forms. He was also, perhaps, the first and most vocal advocate for women’s fitness. He not only developed a program that could be performed by any woman in her own home without any special equipment, he also encouraged women to lift weights – something that previously had been considered taboo. Not surprisingly, the passing of such an icon has caused me to reflect on the inadequacies of my own diet and personal exercise regimen. But it’s also forced me to think about shapewear. As an advocate for women’s fitness, LaLanne always encouraged women to exercise, and not depend upon girdles, to maintain healthy, good-looking physiques. So the question that’s been rattling around inside my head is this: Does the use of shapewear discourage exercise and healthy eating habits? (more…)