First off, let me say this waist trainer belt is a game-changer for my gym sessions. The neoprene material feels premium and doesn't irritate my skin (though I do wear a thin tank underneath just in case). When I first strapped it on, I was shocked at how instantly snatched my waist looked - like someone turned up the Photoshop in real life!

The double Velcro adjustment is genius. As someone who fluctuates between 160-170lbs, I can tighten it for heavy squat days or loosen it for cardio. The four reinforced bones actually do provide noticeable back support - my usual post-workout lower back ache has significantly decreased.

Now for the not-so-great: The front panel is narrower than I expected. At 5'6", it barely covers my tummy completely when sitting. And fair warning - there's ZERO stretch in this fabric. If you're between sizes, size up! I made that mistake initially and couldn't even fasten it.

After two months of consistent use (4-5x weekly), here's my verdict: It absolutely enhances sweat during workouts and provides core support, but don't expect miracles in permanent waist reduction. For the price though? Way better quality than most budget waist trainers I've tried.