Apples, pears, wasp waist ... There are so many different
shapes, but we still have to ask ourselves: What body type am I? Here you will learn
how you can quantity yourself and feel good, no matter your body shape.
Our trainers are often asked, "What type of body am
I?" Unless you are an apple or a pear, it may be unclear to figure it out
for yourself. Our body shape is strongminded by our genes, and we are likely to
be disposed to this shape for the time out of our lives: all diets and
exercises in the world cannot change it.
But for decades, the media have been pointing a demanding
finger at us to adapt to the "norm." From the wasp waist in the 1950s
to the "size zero" trend in the 21st century, women worldwide feel
uncomfortable when they don't adhere to social norms of shape and appearance.
Forget what the fashion magazines say and focus on what
looks good and what makes you feel good. Instead of grieving over the changes
you want to see in your figure, spend all of that energy focusing on your good
points. For some clarity, here is how to correctly measure your shape and what
to focus on for a stable figure.
WHAT BODY
TYPE AM I?
To accurately determine your body shape, measure around your
chest, the smallest part of your waist, and most of your hip area. This scheming
will help you figure out which areas to focus on in the gym and help you find
your way around clothes to keep you comfortable and highlight your best structures.
1. Pears
A pear figure is one where the hips are larger than the
breast size. You will likely tend to put on more weight in your lower body,
with a defined waist and narrow shoulder joint. The best exercises for pear
shapes are rows, deadlifts, and lunges.
2. Wasp waist
Your waistline is smaller with a wasp waist, while your
chest and hips are more or less the same sizes. Show those curves even more by
toning your midsection - planks are the perfect exercise for this body shape.
Reverse flies and bent rows can also help bring more form to the shoulders,
strengthen the back muscles, and improve posture.
3. Straight
Your hips and chest are pretty much the same sizes, while
your waist is the same or slightly smaller. To get the most out of yourself, do
deadlifts, step-ups, and squats. These combined movements are brilliant for
sculpting your glutes. Core workouts and yoga will also help tone the abs.
4. apple
Your waist is more extensive than your hips and chest, but
your shoulders are narrower. You can also have a full chest and flatter
buttocks. To show off your apple-shaped body, try high-intensity interval
training (HIIT) and strengthen your core with planks and pilates.
5. Inverted triangle
Your chest is more extensive than your hips, with a thinner
waist and somewhat straight shoulders. Your body outline is often mentioned as
the "float body." Vary your workout with light weights and high
repetitions - squats and deadlifts are equally useful for building muscle mass
and toning your legs and glutes.
