Types of figures in women: learning to determine, choosing a diet and wardrobe

The type of figure is laid down genetically, but this does not mean that there is no way to influence it. With a certain influence of external factors, the female figure can easily change. This is not only about random factors such as the pose you are in most of the time, but also about targeted body shaping.

There are many classifications of female figures. Some of them are better known, some less. Two systems deserve the most attention: varieties of the Kibby body type and a comparison of female forms with the letters of the Latin alphabet.

Kibby typology implies several main types:

• Natural;
• Romantic;
• Dramatic;
• Classic;
• Gamine.

However, these types are not the only ones. David Kibby, within each of the listed types, distinguishes bright and soft representatives, and also talks about mixed species. Determining the shape of the body using the Kibby test is quite difficult.

The letter classification is quite another matter. On its basis, a comparison of female bodies with fruits and even numbers appeared (for example, "banana" - about a rectangular body type, or "eight" - about an hourglass-type figure).

There are five main letter shapes:

• H;
• T;
• X;
• O;
• A.

Each type needs to be described in more detail.

This type of figure is the most common. According to statistics, about 45% of all women have rectangular bodies.

Women - "rectangles" are often complex due to the fact that their figure is not feminine enough. With excessive thinness, such a body may generally seem androgynous, boyish. The muscles are usually well developed, the figure is athletic, and there is practically no fat accumulation under the skin. When you gain weight, the fat layer is evenly distributed, but the belly area is a certain problem area. Women have the notorious sides and tummy, turning the H-shaped figure into an "apple".

The hips and shoulders of the "rectangles" are equal. There is no pronounced bend in the waist, which makes the body appear H-shaped. The chest and hips at the level of the buttocks are equal in girth, therefore, in general, the figure looks proportional and harmonious.

The disadvantage of the "H" type figure is that it appears flat. The chest is usually absent or small, the lower body is also unnecessarily straight and flat. It is difficult to correct a body with a wide-boned structure: here it is necessary not only to emphasize the waist, but also to narrow the body as a whole, as if stretching it.

Fortunately, this type of figure has one important advantage that distinguishes it favorably from all others - legs. Girls-"rectangles" have long, slender, attractive legs, therefore, if possible, you need to emphasize them as much as possible. At the same time focusing on the waist and legs, it will be possible to bring the proportions closer to the reference ones.

This type of figure is also called masculine, since the situation when the shoulders are wider than the hips is more common among the stronger sex. However, you should not despair, since it is quite simple to adjust the proportions in this case. The most striking example is the owner of an athletic figure, Angelina Jolie.

The T-shape is distinguished by a developed upper part: a curvy bust and straight shoulders with a relatively thin waist. However, the hips are disproportionately narrow and the buttocks are flat.

When you gain weight, your chest and shoulders get fat in the first place; fat is practically not concentrated in the lower part of the body. In this regard, problems with full hands may arise, which will need to be corrected in the future. The buttocks and legs remain virtually unchanged despite the weight gain.

Another cause for concern is the stomach. With a weakly expressed waist, the protruding belly makes the figure barrel-shaped, and therefore girls with an inverted triangle figure often think that their type is “apple”. It should also be borne in mind that the waist is slightly higher than usual. Be sure to focus on the narrowest point (usually just above the navel).

An X-shaped figure is considered a reference. Classic 90-60-90 are just found in girls of this type. However, the appearance does not have to be model. Merlin Monroe, possessing curvaceous forms, just had an hourglass figure.

It is believed that almost any clothing is suitable for such a figure., therefore, its owners can be called lucky. So, when you gain weight, the fat layer is evenly distributed. Both the chest and the thighs increase in proportion to each other; it is impossible to single out any one area where fat would accumulate. Hands and feet are getting fat too. Despite the fact that women have a tummy, the waist does not disappear, and their figure retains its original proportions. When losing weight, fat also goes away evenly.

The "hourglass" is easy to identify by the roundness of the silhouette. All curves will be smooth, shoulders - sloping, buttocks and chest will also have a rounded shape. The upper and lower body are approximately the same length.Interestingly, if we divide the waist circumference by the hip circumference, we get 0.7 - the optimal figure from the point of view of scientists. According to statistics, girls with this ratio are subconsciously chosen by men, since it is believed that the X-shaped body is literally created for carrying a child.

To imagine an O-shaped figure, you just need to look at the canvases of Italian painters of the 15th-18th centuries. Such girls look plump even with low weight because of the roundness inherent in the "apple" figure.

The "apple" figure is characterized by a rounded belly, voluminous breasts and full buds, while the legs and arms can remain thin. This dissonance makes the body appear barrel-shaped. The buttocks are usually flat and difficult to change.

It is interesting to note that this type is the only one in which the lower part of the body is noticeably longer than the upper one. The dignity of the "apple" figure is long and slender legs that grow, as they say, "from the ears." With the right choice of clothes, women-"apples" look much sexier than everyone else, thanks to the appetizing and splendor of forms.

Unfortunately, the hips of the "apple" girls are a bit narrow compared to the bust and shoulders, which makes the figure seem disproportionate. Thus, the primary task is not only to visually narrow the waist, but also to add volume to the hips. You can also make your body slimmer by stretching your figure using the right techniques.

The pear-shaped figure is the most feminine. Lush hips with narrow shoulders and a small chest are not so rare. According to some studies, the number of women with a similar body type is 30%. If you rarely meet “pears”, then this can only be attributed to the fact that, with the help of some tricks, they skillfully turn the shortcomings to their advantage.

"Pears" are often complex about the volumetric "fifth point" and slightly short legs. The thighs are also quite massive, which makes the bottom look heavy overall. However, this is more than offset by the fragile top. So, the owners of the A-shaped figure have a thin waist, graceful neck, shoulders, arms, a small bust. Thin ankles are another essential advantage of pears.

Pear-shaped women can be called lucky because they have more advantages than disadvantages. You will have to mask quite a bit. Another thing is to correctly emphasize what is given by nature. There is no need to go to extremes and try to make a fashionable boyish out of your feminine figure. No matter what diets the "pear" girl is on, she will not be able to significantly change the proportions. By the way, when you gain weight, fat is first deposited on the hips and legs. "Ears" or "breeches" appear. As a rule, the waist and arms remain relatively thin.

Interestingly, there are special GOST standards that regulate certain parameters when sewing clothes.

If you cannot clearly determine your body type, then you will have to take some measurements.

First you need to prepare:

• All measurements are taken from a girl who is wearing panties and a bra without push-up.
• The volume of the chest is determined by the most protruding part. In this case, the centimeter tape must be placed parallel to the floor surface.
• The waist is measured at the narrowest part (usually just above the navel).
• The thighs, like the chest, are measured at the most prominent point of both the thighs themselves and the buttocks. Place the centimeter parallel to the floor.

Keep in mind that dimensional signs have nothing to do with the type of figure.You only need to know the ratio of volumes to each other. After all, the definition of the type of figure is made not by parameters, but by which of the volumes are more pronounced.

In addition to the volumes, you will need to evaluate the shape visually. After all, measurements do not always provide the necessary information. If possible, take a full-length photo or use a large mirror.

The figures are characterized as follows:

• "Hourglass": the girth of the chest is approximately equal to the girth of the hips, and the waist is much smaller. The difference may be 20-30 cm.
• "Rectangle": the girth of the chest is approximately equal to the girth of the hips, the waist does not stand out much. It may already be 10-15 cm.
• "Pear": the girth of the chest is noticeably less than the girth of the hips, while the waist is thin (20-30 cm less in volume than the hips).
• Inverted triangle: the girth of the chest is greater than or equal to the girth of the hips, the waist is relatively thin. At the same time, visually, the shoulders are noticeably wider than the hips, the buttocks are flat.
• "Apple": the volume of the chest is much wider than the volume of the hips, while the circumference of the waist and hips does not differ much. Visually, the waist and abdomen stand out. At the same time, the legs are thin and long.

Unfortunately, you won't be able to find out your body type by date of birth. Neither the month nor the year in which you were born influences the formation of your figure. The only thing that can significantly affect her is heredity.

The way of life is also important. It can aggravate inherent deficiencies in the physique. For example, sedentary work will make flat buttocks even flatter, but with age they will become flabby and saggy.

Proper nutrition is what the process of losing weight and maintaining health largely depends on. No wonder all professional athletes say that training is only part of the job. The real work begins when it comes time to fill the refrigerator.

A specific diet is appropriate for each body type. The ratios of the main nutrients - fats, proteins and carbohydrates - differ. Many girls hate the word "fat" and try to negate its content in their diet, but this is fundamentally wrong. It is thanks to fats that the hair and skin remain smooth and silky, and all metabolic processes proceed in the best possible way. Naturally, we are talking about healthy fats, which are abundant in red fish, olive oil, and nuts.

A completely different matter is carcinogenic fats, which make up a large mass fraction of "bad" foods: buns, sweet yoghurts, hamburgers, chocolate bars. Such fats are not processed by the body and, in their undivided form, are immediately sent to the fat layer, as a result of which cellulite is formed. Fighting it is not as easy and safe as it might seem at first glance. After all, when these unhealthy fats are released, the body gets hit, which makes the general condition worse.

They get fat just not from fats, but from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are converted to glucose faster than other substances. As a result, a large supply of energy is released, and if all of it is not used up, then the surplus will also be deposited in the form of a fat layer. Carbohydrates are essential for the normal functioning of the brain, nervous and digestive systems. After all, fiber is also a carbohydrate.

Proteins are the building blocks of the body. They are not processed into fat, but only used to build muscle. However, you should not give up all other nutrients in favor of proteins alone, as this will inevitably lead to serious problems with the gastrointestinal tract.

For each type of figure, a certain ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates is suitable.You should consider in more detail how you need to eat each type, and also understand how you can calculate the calorie rate.

Rectangular bodies look best with minimal body fat. The high-quality muscular frame inherent in this species by nature makes the figure beautiful and fit.

The "weak point" in this case is the abdomen and sides. Unfortunately, losing weight locally will not work, so the only possible option is a diet with a predominance of protein. It is necessary to correctly calculate the amount of fats and carbohydrates. So, the share of proteins should account for 45% of the total daily diet, carbohydrates - 40%, and fats - 15%.

Pay close attention to the quality of your food. Protein should be easily digestible: white meat, eggs, seafood. Give up heavy foods, red meat.

Choose your carbohydrates carefully. Eat only healthy foods: whole grain breads, cereals, fresh vegetables and fruits. If you find it difficult to immediately give up your favorite chocolate snacks, then arrange for yourself one day a week when you can eat everything.

Try to choose vegetable fats over animal fats. Oils (except sunflower) are ideal. Keep in mind that during heat treatment, almost all oils lose their beneficial properties, but by no means their calorie content. If you are cooking in oil, then skip other foods high in fat (nuts, seeds).

In this case, the diet does not play a fundamental role, since the proportions are corrected mainly by physical exercises. However, building your glutes requires a lot of protein. Nutritionists do not advise girls with an inverted triangle figure to go on a protein diet, as in this case they can lose their beautiful bust, as a result, the figure will become more masculine.

An excellent solution is protein shakes. If you drink one of these 15 minutes before training, you will be able to give your body a sufficient amount of building material.

There are two ways to make a protein shake:

• based on protein powder;
• from cottage cheese.

It should be noted that the first option is preferable, since eminent manufacturers use only high-quality natural ingredients. You can immediately calculate how much protein you consumed. In the case of cottage cheese, this will not be possible. In addition, it will require a lot more than protein powder. You need to prepare a cocktail not with water, but with milk (or with plant milk if you are lactose intolerant). This will improve the absorption of the protein and the results will be noticeable faster.

Lucky women with a reference figure do not need a diet. They can pamper themselves with anything. However, one should take into account the fact that metabolism slows down significantly with age. Therefore, girls after 23 years old need to reconsider their diet.

This applies not only to industrial delicacies, but also to natural ones. Dried fruits contain almost the same amount of sugar, and it is absorbed very quickly. It is much wiser to choose something from fruit as the end of the meal.

The most recommended are:

• apples;
• kiwi;
• oranges.

They contain the necessary trace elements, while there is very little sugar.

Basic meals also need to be revisited. In the morning, it is better to eat complex carbohydrates, at lunchtime - fiber, and in the evening - protein. This redistribution will help the body naturally maintain a fast metabolism through the timely supply of "building material".

Even after gaining a few extra pounds, the hourglass girl will retain her attractive curves. Diet is more important here for maintaining wellness and health than for the body.Although improper diet will be bad for the condition of the skin and hair.

The "apple" shape is difficult to correct. Even with a low weight, girls with this type of physique look plump due to the sides and a small abdomen, which cannot be removed by anything. Diet will not help much here either. Correction is carried out only in the complex: training, proper nutrition and selection of clothes.

There are two approaches. On the one hand, you can try to make your figure slim. To do this, it is recommended to follow a low-carbohydrate diet. It is recommended to eat in small portions, 5-7 times a day, and the interval between meals should be no more than 3 hours.

On the other hand, it is much easier to emphasize the appetizing forms of the "apple" figure. However, here it is also recommended to adhere to fractional nutrition, while increasing the carbohydrate content. You also need to give up desserts, with the exception of dried fruits and fruits. Refined foods lead to the formation of cellulite.

When exercising intensely, you need to increase your protein intake. For this, it is recommended to include protein shakes in the diet, and they should practically not contain carbohydrates. It is better to choose water as a base. When making a cocktail from cottage cheese, you can get by with skim milk.

It is unrealistic for a "pear" girl to lose weight in a problem area. Even with a low body fat content, the thighs will still remain wide. The emphasis must be placed on a diet that allows you to get rid of cellulite, because girls with a triangular body type are prone to its appearance.

These can be cereals (oats, brown rice, buckwheat), fruits and berries (avocado, raspberries, strawberries, dried fruits), vegetables (pumpkin, cabbage, carrots), legumes, nuts.

By and large, girls with a triangular figure only need to monitor the amount of calories consumed. The only thing that grows fat for them is the "fifth point". The waist always remains thin, and the abdomen is flat, and even after childbirth, it is easy for such women to get in shape.

If a girl with an A-shaped figure is intensively involved in sports, then you need to carefully monitor the amount of protein in the diet. There shouldn't be a lot of it. As in the case of weight gain, the hips and buttocks will grow in the first place, however, it must be said that they are appetizingly rounded. The form becomes Brazilian.

In order to find the optimal ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, as well as calculate the number of calories, you should use a special calculator or application. In the absence of such, rely on the following: a woman with moderate physical activity with a height of 170 cm needs to consume 1500-1600 kcal per day. Increase and decrease this number according to your activity level.

Each figure is individual, but depending on the type of physique, probable problem areas are determined. For each such zone, you need to select your own set of exercises. Much depends on whether you want to add volume or, conversely, reduce the girth. Indeed, in the first case, muscles will grow, and in the second, fat will be burned.

Keep in mind that exercise alone will not do the trick if you do not follow the correct diet. However, this is not a guarantee either. We strongly recommend that you adhere to the correct execution technique. At best, you will not see any changes at all, and at worst, you will be injured.

Warm up well before exercising. You can run for 15 minutes or jump rope. Make a small set of joint exercises: knead your neck, shoulders, elbows, hands, spine, knees, ankles. Make a couple of "bridges".

Any girl dreams of a wasp waist, but sometimes it is not so easy to achieve it. Many people in pursuit of beautiful shapes make the same classic mistake. It would seem that in order to narrow the waist, you need to work out its lateral surfaces. Then the fat will burn, and the muscles will tighten.

Unfortunately, everything is exactly the opposite. Muscles swell, making the waist appear even wider. So the main advice: leave the lateral muscles alone, work better on the front. For this, ordinary twists, hanging leg raises, and the like are suitable.

Don't forget about cardio. Losing weight locally is impossible. Weight will have to be dropped completely. Pick something you like. It may not necessarily be running. Skis, bicycles, jump rope, race walking will do, whatever you think is right. Some even practice stair-running.

Master the vacuum exercise. It uses the internal muscles, so that the abdomen is lifted, flatter and more prominent. Girls who practice this exercise find it easier to get in shape after childbirth. The rehabilitation process is less painful and transient.

Beautiful legs are a source of pride. But sometimes it happens that the "raw data" leaves much to be desired.

There can be two cases here:

• too massive hips;
• overly thin legs, not very different in thickness around the thighs and calves.

In both the first and second cases, sports will come to the rescue.

With a large mass, it is recommended to connect cardio exercises that exert stress on the legs. However, be careful about which muscles you are training. Do not get carried away with exercises that engage the front of the thigh. These include classic jogging, for example.

It is much better to choose exercises that pump the muscles of the back of the thigh and buttocks. This can be interval high-speed running, elliptical training, cycling. So you will kill two birds with one stone: your legs will become slimmer, and your buttocks will tighten.

In the case when the thighs are too thin, you will have to build muscle mass. This is done with weight-bearing exercises. Leg curls, leg extensions, lunges, squats are good choices.

Regarding the adjustment of the shape and volume of the hips and buttocks, you can find a lot of material in the public domain. Every girl wants to have an attractive bottom, but not all are naturally Brazilian. This is where sports can help.

Habitual lunges and squats will not work for girls with flat buttocks., since most of the load will be taken by the hips. As a result, the legs will grow, but the buttocks will not. Isolated exercises for the buttocks are ideal. Can perform them on a simulator, working in the range of 8-10 repetitions. High-speed running also pumps the buttocks well.

If the task is to slightly reduce the girths, then do cardio exercises regularly. Exercises without weights and high repetitions, such as step up on a bench, reverse lunges, static squats, are also suitable. As a result, the buttocks will tighten, and the volumes will go away.

If your problem is "ears" or "breeches", then cardio exercises, coupled with lymphatic drainage massage, will help. It can be done at home, driving the lymph with a stiff brush from top to bottom - to the area under the knees.

Many girls give little thought to upper body workouts, but in vain. Without a harmoniously developed top, a pumped, embossed bottom will not look so impressive.

For narrow shoulders, it is advisable to work on adding bulk. To do this, you need to pump the deltoid muscles, performing dumbbell dilutions to the side from a standing or sitting position, lifting the bar to the chin. The weight should be chosen so that you can technically perform 15-18 reps correctly.If you feel able to complete 20 reps, then increase the weight of the dumbbells.

The chest press will help to lift the chest and improve its shape. The weight should be such that you can complete 15-20 reps. But don't rush to put on weight. Ask someone to follow your technique, and also be sure to ask a partner to back you up during this exercise.

If you do not have the opportunity to go to the gym, then you can do ordinary push-ups from the floor. Gradually master new exercises based on push-ups: vary the position of your arms, legs, try push-ups with cotton.

A parameter such as height can also be varied with the help of sports. Of course, significant progress will not be achieved, but it is quite possible to increase growth by a couple of centimeters.

They have another added benefit: if you are concerned about back pain, then they will soon disappear. The simplest exercise is hanging on a horizontal bar. Hang with your hands on the bar for as long as possible, while trying not to bend your legs. There should be enough space so you can hang and not hit the ground with your feet.

Be sure to consult with your doctor before performing any spinal exercises, otherwise you may get injured: pinched nerve, dislocated vertebrae, and the like.

Remember to strengthen your back muscles. For example, do pull-ups. If this is too difficult for you, then you can start with the Pilates complex. It will be within the power of beginners too.

Depending on the type of figure, it is necessary to emphasize certain advantages, while skillfully masking the shortcomings. It turns out that a girl with each type of figure can only wear certain clothes, forming an ideal wardrobe.

Almost anything can be worn with an hourglass. Fitted clothes, V-neck blouses, wrap-around clothes are perfect. Try not to buy oversized items or straight silhouettes, as these will distort harmonious shapes.

Girls with a rectangular body type should try to focus on the waist, while adding volume to the hips and chest. They are advised to dress in peplum dresses and skirts, and to choose trousers with a low rise. As in the previous case, it is better to refuse oversized clothes. Also, you should not wear pencil skirts, leggings - in a word, things that are too tight on the lower part of the body.

Girls - "pears" need to balance the heavy bottom as much as possible. To do this, you need to choose the simplest bottom (jeans, trousers, skirts) and an interesting top. If you choose a jacket with shoulder pads and combine it with a simple pencil skirt, you get a set that is perfect for an A-shaped figure.

For a T-shaped figure, it is also necessary to balance the pelvis, but in a different way. It needs to be made as wide as the shoulders. V-neck and square necklines will help to narrow the top, and bright and interesting elements, such as a belt, will accentuate the hips.

For girls-"apples" the most feminine silhouettes are suitable. Unisex style will only disfigure them. It is important to accentuate the waist while adding volume to the hips.

Hourglass - Dita von Teese.

"Rectangle" - Cameron Diaz.

The Triangle - Jennifer Lopez.

Inverted Triangle - Angelina Jolie.

The Circle - Reese Witherspoon.

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