Apples, pears, wasp waist... There are so many different shapes, but we still have to ask ourselves: What body type am I? Here you can find out how you can measure yourself and feel good, no matter what body shape you have.
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Our personal trainers are often asked: “What body type am I?” Unless you're clearly an apple or a pear, it may be unclear to figure it out yourself. Our body shape is determined by our genes and we will probably be predisposed to this shape for the rest of our lives: all diets and exercises in the world cannot change it.
But for decades, the media have been pointing fingers at us to adapt to the “norm.” From the wasp waist in the 1950s to the “size zero” trend in the 21st century, women all over the world feel uncomfortable when they don't comply with social norms of shape and appearance.
Forget what fashion magazines say and focus on what looks good and what makes you feel good. Instead of grieving over what changes you'd like to see in your figure, spend all that energy focusing on your good sides. To gain some clarity, here's how to measure your shape correctly and what you can focus on for a balanced figure. Be proud of who you are and what you are.
To accurately determine your body shape, measure around your chest, the smallest part of your waist, and most of your hip area. These calculations will help you figure out which areas you want to focus on in the gym and help you find your way around the clothes so you feel comfortable and highlight your best features.
A pear shape is one in which the hips are larger than the breast size. You'll likely tend to put on more lower-body weight, with a defined waist and narrower shoulders. The best exercises for pear shapes include rows, deadlifts, and lunges.
With a wasp waist, your waist is smaller while your chest and hips are more or less the same size. Show off those curves even more by toning your midsection — planks are the perfect exercise for that body shape. Reverse flys and bent rows can also help to get more shape into the shoulders, strengthen back muscles, and improve posture.
Your hips and chest are pretty much the same size, while your waist is the same or slightly smaller. To get the best out of yourself, perform deadlifts, step-ups, and squats. These combined movements are brilliant for sculpting your glutes. Core workouts and yoga will also help tone abdominal muscles.
Your waist is bigger than your hips and chest, but your shoulders are narrower. They may 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.
Your chest is bigger than your hips, with a narrower waist and slightly straight shoulders. Your body shape is often referred to as a “swimmer's body.” Vary your workout with light weights and lots of repetitions — squats and deadlifts are equally effective for increasing your muscle mass and toning your legs and glutes.
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