First, you need to figure out which of the five main body types is yours. To do this, you need to answer a few simple questions.
Which part of your figure is narrower: hips or shoulders?
If your hips are wider than your shoulders, then your body type is “ triangle".
If it's the other way around -" inverted triangle".
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If the hips and shoulders are approximately the same width, minor clarifications are needed. Does your figure have a pronounced waist?
If your waist is much narrower than the width of your hips and shoulders, your type is “ hourglass» .
If not, the last question will clear your doubts. Do you have impressive breast size?
She answered positively — your type" apple". Negative - you athletic build figures.
Now we’ll tell you which things are most suitable for each type, allowing you to focus on the advantages and visually smooth out minor shortcomings.
Triangle
In “triangles,” the upper part of the body is visually much narrower than the lower part, so the main task with such a figure is to balance the volumes of the top and bottom. A dress with a fitted bodice and a flared hem is perfect for this. New look looks will be the ideal choice. They will advantageously demonstrate the fragility of the arms and collarbones and hide excess volume in the hips.
Inverted Triangle
The problem with "inverted triangles" is obviously the exact opposite - a strong visual difference between a wide top and almost the same width at the waist and hips. What thing can balance the imbalance? This is a fitted jacket, slightly flared at the bottom. It will clearly define the waistline, and the wide bottom will visually add volume to the hips.
Athletic silhouette
For girls with an athletic body type, there is no strong difference between the width of the shoulders, waist and hips. The problem of achieving balance in the silhouette can be solved by a skirt that visually increases the volume of the hips due to the cut or decorative details - ruffles, draperies or patch pockets. With such a skirt, the desired volume in the hips will be achieved.
Apple
Apples often have problems distributing weight in the shoulders, back and waist. With thin legs, everything accumulated over the winter is concentrated in the upper part of the body. However, it’s easy to hide this with a loose-fitting or low-waisted dress. It does not place a pronounced emphasis on the belt and demonstrates strong point- slender legs. And options with a low waistline also elongate the silhouette.
Hourglass
Jackets or blouses with a wrap will help draw eyes to the strengths of the hourglass. They emphasize a thin waist and seductive neckline. Paired with skinny jeans or a pencil skirt, they make it clear that you have nothing to hide - nature has endowed you with the most successful body type of all.
You can determine your body type by visual inspection or taking measurements. Knowing it is important for building suitable program workout, nutrition plan and even selection of wardrobe items. This parameter is hereditary and does not depend on the person. However, if desired, the figure can be adjusted to suit any body type. To do this, you need to regularly engage in suitable sports and follow a special diet.
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- fast metabolism, thanks to which body fat minimal;
- narrow shoulders and hips;
- quite tall;
- long legs and arms, short torso;
- difficulties with gaining mass, both fat and muscle;
- low endurance.
- uniform distribution of a small layer of fat throughout the body;
- wide chest and developed shoulder girdle;
- fairly narrow hips;
- V-shaped silhouette;
- limbs are proportional to the body;
- It’s quite easy to lose excess weight and gain muscle mass;
- prone to high physical activity and endurance.
- small stature;
- round head and face;
- wide hips;
- soft body contours;
- short arms and legs;
- big belly;
- high percentage of body fat;
- slow metabolism.
- ectomorphs - up to 15 cm in women and up to 18 cm in men;
- mesomorphs - 15-17 cm in women and 18-20 cm in men;
- endomorphs - more than 17 cm in women and 20 cm in men.
- ectomorphic - one finger covers the other;
- mesomorphic - fingers touch each other;
- endomorphic - fingers do not touch.
- 1. Slightly pull in your stomach. Find the lower borders of the ribs with your palms.
- 2. Place both thumbs on them so that their tips touch at the top point.
- 3. Fix the position of your fingers and remove them from your stomach.
- leg length is less than half the height - endomorphic type;
- more by 2-4 cm - mesomorphic;
- 6-8 cm longer - ectomorphic.
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Body types
There are several main body types: ectomorphic, mesomorphic and endomorphic. They are determined genetically and are called somatotypes. Belonging to one type or another affects the level and distribution of fat, volume muscle mass and even the human psyche.
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Ectomorph
Ectomorphs are naturally thin people with thin bones. Men and women belonging to this type have the following distinctive features:
Ectomorph guys do not have pronounced muscles. They are often called lanky. Girls have a boyish figure, reminiscent of a rectangle, without pronounced roundness.
To make the body beautiful and sculpted, ectomorphs should engage in strength training, avoiding long-term cardio exercise. In this case, you need to eat with a calorie surplus.
Mesomorph
Mesomorphic physique is considered the standard. You can determine whether you belong to this type based on several criteria:
Mesomorphs are distinguished by almost ideal proportions and harmoniously developed muscles. To stay in shape, you need to combine strength and cardio training. Such people do not require strict diets, since their metabolism is quite fast. But uncontrolled eating can still lead to excess weight.
Endomorph
Endomorphs are people prone to obesity and rapid weight gain. In addition, they have the following features:
Endomorphs can easily build muscle, but their relief will be invisible due to the fat layer. To get rid of it, you will have to make a lot of effort. You will need to carefully monitor your diet and do cardio 3 to 5 times a week.
How to determine your somatotype?
There are various ways to find out your body type. The simplest is a visual inspection and comparison with the above signs.
But it is not always possible to objectively assess your body. In addition, somatotypes are practically never found in their pure form.
Wrist circumference
In this case, you can take measurements using a measuring tape. The main parameter for determining body type is wrist circumference. It should be measured at the thinnest point along the bone or where the wristwatch is worn.
Depending on the result, you can find out your somatotype:
If you don't have tape at hand, you can take the measurement even faster. In this case, it is enough to clasp the wrist under the bone with the thumb and middle finger of the other hand. Depending on their location, the somatotype will be as follows:
Measuring your wrist is a fairly reliable way to determine your body type. But still he does not give one hundred percent guarantees. Therefore, it is advisable to combine it with visual inspection and other methods.
Intercostal angle
Another test to determine the somatotype is measuring the intercostal angle. To carry it out you need:
Intercostal angles
If the angle between them is straight, then the body type is mesomorphic. If acute - ectomorphic. An obtuse angle between the fingers is formed in endomorphs.
Leg length
You can understand what body type a person is by measuring his height and leg length. Belonging to one or another somatotype will depend on their ratio:
The length of the legs should be measured from the heel to the protrusion of the femur at the level of the pelvis.
Body types
Somatotypes are not the only body type classification. There are also body types based on the ratio of chest, waist and hips. It can be an hourglass, pear, inverted triangle, rectangle or apple.
This division is usually used by women. It allows you to create a training program and nutrition plan taking into account individual characteristics. In this case, you can determine your body type by simply looking in the mirror or measuring your bust, waist and hips.
Hourglass
The ideal body type for girls is an hourglass. In this case, the hip circumference is equal to the chest circumference, and the waist is clearly defined.
Owners of this figure have slender legs, rounded buttocks and medium-sized breasts. Their fat is deposited evenly throughout their body.
Pear
The most feminine body type is the pear. These women have hips much wider than their shoulders. They have developed buttocks and broad-boned legs. Their calf and ankle circumferences are quite large, while their wrists are thin.
The upper body of pears is poorly developed. The shoulders are sloping and narrow, the bust is usually small. A big plus is the thin waist, which, together with wide hips, makes the silhouette very feminine and attractive. Fat accumulates mainly on the thighs and buttocks. Because of this, owners of such a figure often suffer from cellulite.
Inverted Triangle
Girls with an inverted triangle-shaped figure, on the contrary, have shoulders wider than their hips. They often have large breasts, narrow hips and flat buttocks.
Fat is deposited mainly in the upper part of the body. The main advantage is slender legs. You can balance this figure by performing weight-bearing exercises on your legs and buttocks.
Rectangle
Another type of figure is a rectangle. It is characterized equal volumes chest, waist and hips.
Women with such a figure look boyish. To correct it, you need to do strength training with a predominance of basic exercises (squats, bench press, etc.). Then the shoulders and hips will become wider, and the waist will be more pronounced.
Apple
The last body type considered is the apple. Such girls have a full bust, small hips and undeveloped buttocks. main feature- wide waist, as fat tends to accumulate on the stomach and sides.
Typically, women with an apple figure are short, have a short neck and a round face. Their main advantage is their slender legs. To make their body proportional, they need to carefully monitor their diet and do cardio.
The body types considered are genetically determined. They cannot be changed, but you can correct your figure through diet and exercise. Thus, over the course of their lives, ectomorphs can gain excess weight, while endomorphs can become slim and fit.
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Until people figured out how to use simple math to determine body type, it was difficult to know what clothes would fit a person's specific measurements. And thanks to Hillary Kerr, we know that not everyone fashion trend Suitable for any body type - this is quite normal. Don't panic and buy everything fashion news, you need to choose things that will fit you well. Instead of comparing your body to celebrity photos that don't give you confidence, try fashion expert Bradley Bayou's simple calculation technique. His system uses mathematics to determine body type.
For the sake of simplicity, this article will cover just the four main body types, but if you want more detailed information, we recommend reading Bayou's The Science of Sexuality, where he gives tips on how to choose the right clothes for 48 various types figures. Remember that your size does not matter, your figure will still belong to a certain type, because the main thing is not the weight itself, but how it is distributed.
So, take a measuring tape and follow the instructions to understand how to determine your body type and choose the right clothes for it.
First step: take your measurements
Shoulder width
Ask someone to help you measure your shoulders, as it is impossible to take this measurement yourself. The width is measured horizontally by connecting the protruding extreme points on both arms. The tape should fit snugly to the body, but not be tight.
Waist circumference
Measure your waist circumference at its narrowest point just above your navel. The measuring tape should fit snugly around your waist.
You need to correctly measure the basic parameters of your figure: shoulder width, chest circumference, waist circumference and hip circumference
Chest circumference
Stretch the measuring tape taut along the most protruding points of the chest and around the back. Do not pull the tape too hard to avoid squeezing your chest.
Hip circumference
Start from one hip (below the hip bone), grab the bulge of the abdomen, and then wrap the tape around the buttocks at the most prominent points.
Second step: determine your body type
Now that you have taken the necessary measurements, you can use these numbers to determine your body type. You will notice that in the equations below, chest girth and shoulder width will sometimes need to be interchanged. This has to be done by those who have a particularly large or small bust, as well as those who have disproportionately narrow or broad shoulders.
A situation may arise when a figure belongs to two different categories. This occurs when there is a significant difference between shoulder width and chest circumference. For example, if you use the “bust circumference” parameter, you may end up with a “pear” figure, but if you take into account the width of your shoulders, then your figure will be of the “hourglass” type. If this situation occurs, you will have to consider both options when making purchases. When you try on, you will understand which clothes will look best on you.
Basic body types
Now let's look at the four main body types. Based on the description, try to determine which category your body belongs to, and then test your guesses using Bayou's equations.
Inverted Triangle
The “inverted triangle” figure is characterized by wide shoulders compared to the hips or ample breasts and narrow hips.
Inverted Triangle
If you think that your figure is an inverted triangle, then it is worth confirming this with the help of numbers. Shoulder width or chest circumference should be at least 5% larger than hip circumference.
Formula: shoulder width or chest circumference/hip circumference ≥ 1.05
For example, you are an “inverted triangle” if your shoulders are 91.5 cm and your hips are no more than 87 cm.
What clothes should you wear?
Choose clothes that accentuate your waist and flare out at the bottom - this will balance out your wide top and narrow lower body.
A fitted jacket is suitable for an inverted triangle body type.
Rectangle
Your shoulders, bust and hips are about the same volume. There is no clearly defined waist.
Rectangle
What will the numbers say? Your figure is considered a rectangle if your waist is less than 25% smaller than your shoulder width or bust size.
Formula: waist circumference/(shoulder width or chest circumference) ≥ 0.75.
In this case, the difference between the parameters of the shoulders, chest and hips should be within 5% of each other. Take the largest number (usually the width of the shoulders), let this number be conventionally called x, the other two numbers - y and z. Multiply x by 0.95. If y and z are greater than the resulting figure, then your parameters are within 5% of each other.
For example, you are a “rectangle” if your shoulder width is 91.5 cm and your waist circumference is 68 cm or more.
What clothes should you wear?
Skirts with details that add volume to the lower body: frills, bows, pockets are suitable for the rectangle body type. This item will visually balance the lower body.
Jacquemus wool skirt - an unusual cut will visually balance the upper and lower parts of the body
Triangle (pear)
This type is characterized by wide hips in comparison with the shoulders and a well-defined waist.
Triangle or pear
You have a triangle body type if your hips are more than 5% larger than your shoulder width or chest circumference.
Formula: hip circumference/(shoulder width or chest circumference) ≥ 1.05
For example, you are a “triangle” if your shoulders are 91.5 cm and your hips are at least 96 cm.
What clothes should you wear?
A fitted dress with a circle skirt is perfect for a triangle figure. This dress will hide wide hips and will emphasize a thin waist.
Fitted dress with a semi-sun skirt
Hourglass
The circumference of the chest and hips is approximately the same, the waist is thin.
How often, when choosing clothes, a woman notices a huge difference between how the item looks on a mannequin and on her. The clothes you like cannot necessarily live in your wardrobe, since they do not demonstrate the dignity of your figure. Knowing the features of your silhouette will help you save time searching for suitable things and save money from unnecessary expenses.
Stylists divide all types of female silhouettes into several types. The most common are: “pear”, “inverted triangle”, “hourglass”, “apple”.
They have their own disadvantages and advantages that distinguish them from each other. Knowing them, a representative of the fair sex can quickly choose clothes that will demonstrate her silhouette in a favorable light.
Expert advice will tell you how to determine a woman’s body type. It is quite easy to pass the test using a measuring tape and your observations.
To accurately determine the type of figure, it is necessary to take measurements:
shoulder width(distance from one shoulder to the other, running a measuring tape along the protruding bones at the neck);
half chest volume(from the middle of one armpit to the middle of the other armpit through the most protruding points of the chest);
half waist(measure your waist at the narrowest point and divide the value by two);
half hip volume(measure hip circumference, taking into account the most protruding points of the abdomen and buttocks).
If the width of the shoulders, the half-volume of the chest, and the half-volume of the hips are approximately the same, and the waist measurements are much smaller (the waist is clearly defined), then the owner of such parameters has the appearance of an “hourglass” figure.
Test This silhouette is considered almost ideal. Most styles look amazing on her, especially fitted silhouettes. But loose clothing does not always look good on such a woman. It often has to be fitted with a belt.
Unfortunately, few people have such parameters. Most women have unconventional silhouettes. It is very important for them to understand how to determine a woman’s body type. It is recommended to perform the tape test in underwear, standing in front of a mirror.
For those whose parameters from the width of the shoulders to the width of the hips are reduced, we can confidently say that they have the appearance of a silhouette - an “inverted triangle”. They look quite sporty. In clothing, it is better for them to emphasize the hips, without placing emphasis on the upper part of the clothing.
If the parameters from half the volume of the hips to the width of the shoulders decrease, then such features indicate a “pear” type. When choosing clothes, it is important to hide the volume of the hips, highlighting the shoulders.
The “apple” look is easy to recognize by its undefined waist. The indicators of all four dimensions are almost equal. Accessories that emphasize the waist and silhouettes that “make” it will help visually bring the parameters closer to the standard.
Visual test
In addition to measurements, there is another way to determine a woman’s body type. Test, where you just need to answer questions, will help add knowledge about body features. It is important not to be disingenuous and answer them honestly. The name of the silhouette that will appear more often with five selected answers will be the body type you have.
What the buttocks look like:
a) flat (“inverted triangle”, “apple”);
b) convex (“hourglass”, “pear”).
Where is the most volume now? and where extra pounds are most often deposited:
a) at the waist (“pear”);
b) in the chest (“inverted triangle”);
c) in the hips (“pear”);
d) it is distributed evenly (“hourglass”).
When the extra pounds are gained, then this becomes noticeable if you turn to the mirror:
a) face (“pear”, “hourglass”);
b) sideways (“apple”, “inverted triangle”).
It doesn't matter what the answer is. The main thing is to understand that a woman with any volume indicators can look luxurious.
However, this or any other test will give you the opportunity to determine your body type and help you choose suitable clothing and accessories for an elegant and beautiful clothing style.
Hello, dear ladies. Well, are you ready to learn everything about your figure? We are very different - as are our ideas about Our Ideal Figure. Some people want narrower hips, others a less full bust... Why do we choose universal means for weight loss and how to determine your body type?
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Body type test
Your body shape:
1. Undress and look at yourself in the mirror from the front.
a) shoulders and hips are the same width, the waist is slightly noticeable or not at all - B
b) shoulders and hips of the same width, the waist is clearly marked - B
c) shoulders narrower than hips, waist thin - A
d) broad shoulders, cone-shaped hips and waist - G
Now look at your profile. Let's start with the buttocks:
a) they are flat, retracted - B and D
b) more rounded, curved - A and B
2. Stay facing the mirror in profile. Where is the weight concentrated?
a) front: bust, belly, “spare tire” (fat belt above the waist) - C and D
b) behind, in the gluteal region - A
c) evenly: front and back, bust and buttocks - B
3. Stand with your back to the mirror and look around. Do you have noticeable saddlebags (deposits of fat in the upper thighs)?
a) no - C and D
b) yes - A and B
4. Measure your waist and hips with a tape measure at the widest part. Your hips:
a) more than 25 cm wider than the waist - A and B
b) less than 25 cm wider than the waist - C and D
Weight distribution
5. Stay in front of the mirror. Look at yourself from the front, then in profile. When you gain weight, it's most noticeable:
a) when you stand facing the mirror? So you are getting wider - A and B
b) when you stand sideways to the mirror? This means that you are increasing, so to speak, “in depth” - C and D
6. At first you were very graceful, but then for the first time you gained 3 kg of excess weight. Where was this most noticeable?
a) in the lower thighs, slightly in the abdominal area - B
b) in the abdomen and “spare tire” area - B
c) in the lower part of the thighs - A
d) stomach, shoulder girdle, face - G
7. When your excess weight exceeds 3 kg, where is it most noticeable?
a) stomach, shoulder girdle, arms above the elbow, upper thighs, i.e. under the waist, inside the thighs; however, the waist remains - G
b) mostly in the lower thighs, less in the upper torso - A
c) everywhere: chest, hips (more there), but the waist still remains - B
d) stomach, “spare tire”, chest, back, upper thighs; from the waist, already barely noticeable, there is nothing left - B
8. If you gained another 3 kg, would your face look noticeably fuller?
a) yes - C and D
b) no - A and B
9. If you gained another 3 kg, would your arms and legs look noticeably fuller?
a) yes - B and C
b) no - A and D
Energy and nutrition
10. Regardless of children, work, etc., when you have the most mental energy:
a) I slowly disperse, the greatest creative energy overcomes me in the evening - B
b) physically I am equally energetic all day, but creatively - in the afternoon - A
c) insights come to me in the morning, I go to bed early - D
d) ebbs and flows creative energy throughout the day - B
11. Regardless of the environment and work (and when you are not on a diet), how to better determine your eating habits:
a) I intercept something all day - B
b) I eat irregularly, as necessary, I don’t eat heavily in the evening - D
c) brutal appetite: once I start eating, I can’t stop-B
d) I can go for a long time without eating, I rarely overeat - A
Physical training
12. How athletic were you during your school years?
a) did not like gymnastics and fierce team games. Preferred tennis and quiet games to competitions - A
b) was a big sports enthusiast, loved gymnastics, team
games, at sports and athletics competitions I tried to participate in all types - B
c) was athletic, loved competition, but not in team games, but in
individual events, points tennis, gymnastics, dancing - G
d) succeeded in everything, but more in team events; I was more attracted not by the competition, but by the camaraderie in the team - B
13. If you want to lose weight, then you:
a) go on a diet without increasing physical activity- A
b) go on a diet and wouldn’t mind increasing your physical activity, but you don’t show the proper enthusiasm for it - B
c) maintain a diet, exercise regularly and do not intend to give it up - B
d) you were athletic before, but now you supplement sports with diet and increased exercise - D
14. If you actively engage in sports, will you become depressed? Do you start to gain weight if you stop working out?
a) yes - C and D
b) no - A and B
Test results
Now count which letter you typed more than others.
When predominant in answers:
- “A” - you belong to the Pear category;
- “B” - Hourglass;
- “B” - Rectangles;
- "G" - Triangles.
If you do not have a dominant letter, then limit yourself to summing up the letters in the “Figure Shape” and “Weight Distribution” sections as the most indicative.
These explanations will tell you where fat deposits are usually concentrated in a woman of a particular type.
You can find out how to choose clothes according to your body type
Body type Pear, Pyramid, type “A”
AT PEARS:
- shoulders narrower than hips;
- there is less fat on the waist than on the sides;
- the waist is always present, the stomach is flat;
- hips are curved.
- when you gain weight, you gain weight mainly in the lower thighs and buttocks;
- have a small bust compared to your hips;
- you have narrow shoulders and a thin neck;
- getting fatter, you rarely gain weight in your shoulders and face,
then you belong to the Pear category.
According to other classifications, this type of figure may be called: type A, pyramid.
External impression: narrow shoulders, slightly wider pelvis; impression of a “heavy” lower body – full legs and buttocks.
How one gets fat: a tendency to deposit fat below the waist (the upper body may even appear thin; the face rarely gets fat); low metabolic rate (if you don’t specifically follow your diet, weight gains quickly).
The Pear woman is distinguished by her own energy dynamics: her energy is weakest in the morning and stronger in the evening.
She doesn’t really like to exercise intensely, but she is ready to do exercises that help lose weight and give her a slim figure: yoga, recreational swimming, etc.
If a woman with a pear-shaped figure works while sitting, does not do exercises and is happy with life, then her metabolic processes slow down. However, with an emotional outburst - falling in love, an unusual acceleration of the work rhythm or an unpleasant situation at work - her metabolic processes can accelerate so much that she will lose three or four kilograms in just a week.
Greater physical activity, walking, swimming, and exercise help to intensify metabolic processes.
Pears are best for losing weight and feeling cheerful and energetic (and therefore becoming more willing to stick to strict regime) provided they follow their natural metabolic rhythm and food preferences.
Sluggish in the morning, Pears are content with a nominal breakfast (at most some fruit), the main meal of the day is at lunch, and again they eat little at dinner.
The best diet for them is proteins with low content fats (cottage cheese, light fish), unrefined carbohydrates (boiled potatoes, wholemeal bread, dark rice), a lot lettuce, vegetables, fruits.
Even without being natural athletes and not feeling the need for physical exercise to maintain shape and Have a good mood(unlike Rectangles and Triangles), Pears should not forget that physical exercise will help any woman lose weight and feel better.
For example, a half-hour brisk walk burns up to 180 calories; then metabolic processes accelerate for several more hours, and calories continue to be intensively burned. Exercise improves muscle tone, body flexibility and strength.
Physical exercise also performs an undeniable function of improving general condition.
If a Pear woman performs exercises that suit her physique, then this necessarily lifts her mood, reconciles her with herself, with her own body; such a woman is unlikely to give up on herself and devour speed-cooked street sandwiches and indulge in other excesses.
Swimming twice a week, a daily walk to the store or, if possible, to work, climbing the stairs not in the elevator, but by running - all this will help Grusha maintain health, good mood and slimness.
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Hourglass figure type - shoulders and hips of the same width;
- fat is equally distributed in the chest and hips;
- with any fullness, the waist is preserved;
- Your hips remain curved no matter how much weight you lose.
You gain weight evenly everywhere, but especially in the lower thighs and buttocks;
- have a rounded bust and equally rounded buttocks;
- never lose your waist;
- you have more or less rounded arms and legs, then you belong to the Hourglass category.
According to other classifications, this type of figure may be called: type X.
External impression: Medium bones; The width of the shoulders is approximately equal to the width of the hips; slim waist; full breasts.
How to gain weight: fat deposits form on the buttocks and thighs; average speed metabolism (you only gain weight if you start eating too much).
Hourglass women who plump up their sides and hips rather than their waists have some advantages. They are not as susceptible cardiovascular diseases, so intensive aerobic exercise is not mandatory for them.
This is very useful for them, since for all their natural sportiness, the Hourglass prefers tennis, walking, swimming and dancing, rather than serious work in the gym.
Yoga is also good for this body type as it keeps you graceful and strengthens your back.
It is extremely beneficial for Hourglasses to eat regularly, three times a day, giving up snacking, which they are very prone to, and sharply limiting themselves in stimulants such as coffee and alcohol.
Excess weight You can reset it thanks to the mode. The optimal diet for the Hourglass should be rich in fruits and raw vegetables, the main sources of protein are fish, poultry, eggs and low-fat dairy products.
A breakfast of fruit with muesli or another grain dish is a good start to the new day.
The weakness of women of this physique is an addiction to snacking throughout the day; in fact, after breakfast, any food should be excluded until lunch, consisting of large quantity green salad or boiled vegetables, with some protein to maintain energy, and fruit pudding.
Hourglass is often a good cook; they will quickly find ways to prepare delicious dishes, not dangerous for the figure.
Exercise is another area where balance and moderation pay dividends. However, Hourglass women are not destined to succeed in sports such as running, swimming competitions, rhythmic gymnastics or aerobics until they sweat.
Out of desperation, they can try their hand there too, deciding to extreme measures, however, they prefer dancing, yoga, etc. Such a woman is destined to forever remain steep-hipped, so attempts to make herself an athlete with a narrow pelvis will only lead to hunger pangs and loss of natural attractiveness.
Imagine Botticelli's Venus rising from the waves: there you have the Hourglass, a woman with a classic figure.
Body type H, rectangle
- shoulders and hips are the same width;
- the waist is poorly defined, even if you lose weight;
- strong, stocky body, often slender legs; -
- straight hips, flat buttocks.
- you are distinguished by thin legs and flat buttocks, acquiring some fullness below;
- as you gain weight, you gain weight in your torso, mainly in the abdomen, “spare tire” area, chest, back and upper thighs;
- as you gain weight, you lose even a hint of the waist that existed before (from a Rectangle you turn, rather, into a cube);
- become “deeper,” that is, gain weight in the front;
- have straight limbs,
then you belong to the Rectangle category.
According to other classifications, this type of figure may be called: type H.
Appearance: wide or medium boned; small breasts; full legs; visual impression of approximately equal width of shoulders, waist and pelvis.
How to gain weight: tendency to form fat deposits in the abdomen and thighs; moderate metabolic rate.
Rectangles are naturally endowed with a strong body, but it requires constant intense exercise. Many women of this type experience depression and feel lethargic if they neglect regular exercise.
The physique and temperament of women with this physique are most suitable for aerobics, running, swimming, squash, and tennis. Rectangles act wisely by devoting half an hour or more to physical education three times a week.
In case of severe obesity or long-term neglect of physical education, a woman should first consult a doctor, and then increase the load gradually, starting with fast walking and swimming and only after a few weeks moving on to more intense exercises.
The powerful bodily constitution of the Rectangle is accompanied by a powerful appetite. These women find it difficult to stop when they binge on food, so they require a restrictive diet.
There is enough evidence of how beneficial it is for health and weight loss: do not consume concentrated carbohydrates and concentrated proteins at the same time: meat with salad and vegetables is good, but meat with bread and potatoes is bad.
In a condensed form, the best diet for the Rectangle, who has set the goal of regaining the slimness that distinguished him in his youth, is one full meal a day, so as not to suffer from hunger. Not only is a woman unable to follow a “rabbit” low-protein diet, it exhausts her and makes her pale and sickly in appearance.
Rectangle women are night owls by nature: if children or work do not force them to get up early, they tend to start work late, but do not go to bed for a long time. This means that the main meal should be in the evening.
And lunch should be light, low protein; for breakfast - fruit and muesli, for lunch - salad, boiled potatoes, pitta bread with lettuce, tomato and a couple of pieces of avocado. Snacking throughout the day should be excluded, but dinner may include sufficient quantity proteins (fried fish, steak or chicken), vegetables and something low-carb and low-fat for third (yogurt, fresh fruits).
However, the key to maintaining a slim, youthful figure for a Rectangle is. The Rectangle, like the Triangle, needs intense aerobic exercise at least three times a week. The rectangle should make it a rule to swim intensively, run, play tennis or aerobics twice, or preferably three times a week for at least half an hour.
Body type V, triangle
- shoulders wider than hips;
- tapering waist and hips;
- narrow pelvis and flat buttocks;
- thin legs below the knees.
- getting fatter, you gain weight in the shoulder girdle area;
- you gain weight mainly above the pelvis, i.e. on the stomach, chest, face, “spare tire”, arms above the elbow, above the buttocks and on the inner thighs;
- have straight hips that become square when full;
- acquire a fleshy, square back and chest, then you belong to the category
According to other classifications, this type of figure may be called: type T.
External impression: broad shoulders, wider than the pelvis.
How to gain weight: fat is deposited mainly on the torso (back, chest, sides); average metabolic rate (you only gain weight if you start eating too much). 
The best diet for Triangle women is low-fat. Less fat, sugar, more fiber- this is the formula, supported by the latest discoveries in the field healthy eating. Based on the results of the test, it turned out that Triangle women require more protein than women of other body types, and less dairy products.
The Triangle woman is usually a “lark”: she is most energetic in the morning. Consequently, the metabolic process is such that she requires a hearty breakfast, a hearty lunch and a light dinner. With a busy lifestyle, it may be difficult to have a large breakfast, but it will maintain energy throughout the day.
A hearty lunch for a woman working outside the home can also turn into a problem that can be successfully solved by food taken from home or prepared in a store: for example, a piece of cold chicken, a bun, raw carrots or other salad vegetables.
The triangle feels great when it regularly engages in physical exercise: aerobics, speed swimming, running, cycling. She needs exercises that increase her heart rate at least three times a week.
Triangle is characterized by good coordination, so she likes energetic dances: jazz, tap dance. During the most active activities, up to 10 calories are burned per minute, that is, 300 calories in half an hour.
However, exercise doesn't just eliminate excess calories; What’s more important is that they speed up metabolic processes in the body for several hours. Physical education also helps Triangles feel fit and fit.
Women of this type are characterized by perseverance and energy, but they tend to get carried away, so they can overdo it in exercises. If symptoms of fatigue and pain in muscles and joints appear, you need to rest. Intense physical training with rest breaks is the key to long-term health and good mood.
I hope that after this test you know how to determine your figure type and what you need to do so that this same figure does not blur and is always in shape.