Do you know your body shape?

Girls!

We all have a specific genetic body shape. You might be a pear shape, an hourglass shape, a ruler shape, or an apple shape. I know…. none of these names sound good at all but … take a minute to learn the characteristics of each one. Once you know your body shape you will know how to get the best out of your look. I promise!

Pear Shape: You have larger hips, with a smaller chest and arms. Most women with this body type have flat stomachs and chests.

Hourglass Shape: This is one of the favorite shapes of a woman. Your shoulders and hips are about equal in width, and you have a small waist and normally flat tummy.

Ruler Shape: You have a thinner body, with almost no curves.

Apple Shape: You have larger shoulders and larger breasts, with smaller thighs, and thinner or smaller hips and butt.

It is difficult to change our body type but there are some good and easy exercises designed for each type of body. Here are some tips!

Pear Shape: Do aerobic activities that target the lower body, and resistance exercises for the upper body. You will get the best result: slimming the lower part, and building the upper part. Exercises recommended: push ups, chin ups, leg lifts, jumping rope, and elliptical training.

Hourglass Shape: Cardio work out is great, combined with resistance exercises. This will help maintain your weight and ensure a good balance between upper and lower body.
Exercises recommended: swimming, stationary biking, jumping jacks, bicep curls, shoulder presses and squats.

Ruler Shape: If you want to build muscle, go for resistance training for the upper and lower body.

Apple Shape – Most likely you want to focus on losing weight. Losing weight in general will balance out your larger upper body.
Exercises recommended: low resistance exercises with lots of repetitions, such as stair climbing, running and incline walking.