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

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

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

Kibby typology implies several main types:

• Natural;
• Romantic;
• Dramatic
• Classic;
• Gamin.

However, these types are not the only ones. David Kibby inside each of the listed types distinguishes bright and soft representatives, and also talks about mixed species. It is quite difficult to determine the body shape according to the Kibby test.

A completely different thing is the letter classification. On its basis, a comparison of female bodies with fruits and even numbers appeared (for example, “banana” - about a rectangular body type or “figure eight” - about an hourglass figure).

There are five main figures-letters:

• 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 are owners of rectangular bodies.

Women - "rectangles" are often complex due to the fact that their figure is not feminine enough. With excessive thinness, such a body can generally seem androgynous, boyish. The muscles are usually well developed, the figure is athletic, and the fat under the skin practically does not accumulate. When gaining weight, the fat layer is evenly distributed, but the abdomen is a certain problem area. In women, the notorious sides and tummy appear, turning the H-shaped figure into an "apple".

The hips and shoulders of the "rectangles" are equal to each other. There is no pronounced bend in the waist, which is why the body seems to be H-shaped. The chest and hips at the level of the buttocks are equal in girth, therefore, in general, the figure looks proportionally and harmoniously.

A drawback of a type “H” is that it appears flat. The chest is usually absent or small, the lower part of the body is also too 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, a figure of this type has one important advantage that distinguishes it from all the others — legs. Girls - "rectangles" have long legs, slim, attractive, so if possible you need to emphasize them as much as possible. At the same time focusing on the waist and legs, it turns out to bring the proportions closer to the reference.

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

T-shaped figure has a developed upper part: a lush bust and straight shoulders with a relatively thin waist. However, the hips are disproportionately narrow, and the buttocks are flat.

When gaining weight, the chest and shoulders first of all grow stout, in the lower part of the body fat is practically not concentrated. In this regard, there may be problems with full hands, which in the future will need to be adjusted. Buttocks and legs practically do not change, despite the weight gain.

Another cause for concern is the stomach. With a weakly expressed waist, a bulging belly makes the figure barrel-shaped, in connection with which girls with the “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 bottleneck (usually just above the navel).

X-shaped figure is considered a reference. Classic 90-60-90 just found in girls of this type. However, the appearance does not have to be model. Merlin Monroe, possessing magnificent 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, during weight gain, the fat layer is evenly distributed. Both the breasts and hips increase in proportion to each other, it is impossible to distinguish any one zone where fat accumulates. Hands and feet are also getting fat. 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.

Hourglass is easy to determine by the roundness of the silhouette. All bends will be smooth, the shoulders will be sloping, the buttocks and chest will also have rounded outlines. The upper and lower parts of the body are approximately the same length.Interestingly, if you divide the waist circumference by the hip circumference, you get 0.7 - the best indicator from the point of view of scientists. According to statistics, men with this ratio are subconsciously chosen by men, since it is believed that the X-shaped body is literally created for bearing a child.

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

An apple-shaped figure is distinguished by a rounded belly, voluminous breasts and full buds, while legs and arms can remain thin. Because of this dissonance, the body appears barrel-shaped. Buttocks are usually flat, and change it is difficult enough.

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. The advantage of the “apple” figure is long and slender legs, growing, as they say, “from the ears”. With the right selection of clothes women, “apples” look much sexier than everyone else, due to their mouth-watering and splendid 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 a visual narrowing of the waist, but also the addition of volume to the hips. You can also make the body more slender if you stretch the 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 this type of physique is 30%. If you meet "pears" infrequently, then this can only be connected with the fact that with the help of some tricks they skillfully turn flaws to their advantage.

“Pears” are often complexed around the volumetric “fifth point” and slightly short legs. The hips are also quite massive, which is why the bottom as a whole looks heavy. However, this is more than offset by a 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 inherent advantage of pears.

Women with a pear-shaped figure can be called lucky, because they have more advantages than disadvantages. It will be necessary to mask quite a bit. Another thing is to correctly emphasize what is given by nature. No need to go to extremes and try to make a fashionable boyish out of your feminine figure. Whatever diets a pear girl is sitting on, she will not be able to significantly change the proportions. By the way, during weight gain, 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 govern 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 shorts and a bra without push-up.
• Breast volume is determined by the protruding part. In this case, a centimeter tape should be placed parallel to the floor surface.
• Waist is measured at the narrowest part (usually just above the belly button).
• The hips, like the chest, are measured at the most prominent point of both the hips and buttocks. A centimeter should be placed parallel to the floor.

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

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

The figures are characterized as follows:

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

Unfortunately, you won’t be able to find out your type of figure by date of birth. Neither the month nor the year in which you were born have an effect on the formation of your figure. The only thing that can significantly affect it is heredity.

Equally important is the way of life. It can aggravate the inherent constitutional deficiencies. For example, sedentary work will make flat buttocks even flatter, but with age they will become flabby and sag.

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.

For each body type, a specific diet is suitable. The ratio of the main nutrients - fats, proteins and carbohydrates - varies. Many girls hate the word "fat" and try to nullify 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 way. Naturally, we are talking about healthy fats, which are many in red fish, olive oil, nuts.

Carcinogenic fats, which make up a large mass fraction of “bad” foods: buns, sweet yoghurts, hamburgers, and chocolate bars, are a completely different matter. Such fats are not processed by the body and in unsplit form are immediately sent to the fatty layer, as a result of which cellulite is formed. Fighting him is not as easy and safe as it might seem at first glance. After all, when these harmful fats are released, the body gets hit, because of which the general condition worsens.

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

Proteins are a building material for the body. They are not processed into fat, but are used only for building muscles. However, do not abandon 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-type bodies look best with minimal body fat. The high-quality muscular framework inherent in this species from 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 protein-dominated diet. It is necessary to correctly calculate the amount of fats and carbohydrates. So, proteins should account for 45% of the total daily diet, carbohydrates - 40%, and fats - 15%.

Pay particular attention to food quality. Protein should be easily digestible: white meat, eggs, seafood. Refuse heavy foods, red meat.

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

Try to choose vegetable fats, not animals. Ideal oils (except for sunflower). Keep in mind that during heat treatment, almost all oils lose their useful properties, but by no means calorie. If you cook in oil, then discard other foods high in fat (nuts, seeds).

In this case, the diet does not play a fundamental role, since the proportions are adjusted mainly by physical exercises. However, to build gluteal muscles, you will need 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.

A great solution is protein shakes. If you drink one such one 15 minutes before a workout, it will turn out to give the body a sufficient amount of building material.

There are two ways to make a protein shake:

• based on protein powder;
• from cottage cheese.

It is worth mentioning that the first option is preferable, since eminent manufacturers use only high-quality natural ingredients. Immediately you can calculate how much protein you have consumed. In the case of cottage cheese, this will not be possible. In addition, it will require much more than protein powder. It is necessary to prepare a cocktail not on water, but on milk (or on vegetable milk with lactose intolerance). This will improve the digestibility of the protein, and the result 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 need to reconsider their diet.

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

The most recommended are:

• apples
• kiwi;
• oranges.

They contain the necessary trace elements, with very little sugar.

Basic meals also need to be reviewed. In the morning, it is better to eat complex carbohydrates, in the afternoon - fiber, and in the evening - protein. Such a redistribution will help the body naturally maintain a fast metabolism due to the timely delivery of “building material”.

Even after gaining a few extra pounds, a girl with an hourglass figure will retain attractive curves. Diet is more important for maintaining well-being and maintaining health than for the body.Although improper nutrition will adversely affect the condition of the skin and hair.

The shape of the “apple” is hard to correct. Even with low weight, girls with this type of physique look plump due to the sides and small abdomen, which can not be removed. Diet here will not help much either. Correction is made only in the complex: training, proper nutrition and selection of clothes.

There are two approaches. On the one hand, you can try to make the figure slim. To do this, it is recommended to adhere to a diet low in carbohydrates. Eating is recommended 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 recommended to adhere to fractional nutrition, while increasing the content of carbohydrates. You also need to abandon desserts, with the exception of dried fruits and fruits. Refined products lead to the formation of cellulite.

With intense training, you need to increase protein intake. To do this, it is recommended to include protein shakes in the diet, and they should practically not contain carbohydrates. As a basis, it is better to choose water. When making a cocktail of cottage cheese, you can get by skim milk.

The girl is “sad” to lose weight in a problem place is unrealistic. Even with a low fat content in the body, the hips will still remain wide. The emphasis must be on a diet that allows you to get rid of cellulite, because girls with a triangular type of figure are prone to its appearance.

It 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 need to monitor only the number of calories consumed. The only thing that is getting fatter is the “fifth point”. The waist always remains thin, and the stomach 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 actively involved in sports, then you need to carefully monitor the amount of protein in the diet. It should not be much. As in the case of weight gain, the hips and buttocks will grow in the first place, but I must say that they are appetizingly rounded. The shape is becoming Brazilian.

In order to choose the optimal ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, as well as calculate the number of calories, it is worth using a special calculator or application. For lack of such, rely on the following: a woman with moderate physical exertion with an increase of 170 cm is required to consume 1500-1600 kcal per day. Increase and decrease this figure in accordance with your level of activity.

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

Keep in mind that exercise alone will not bring the desired result if the correct diet is not followed. However, this is not a guarantee. We strongly recommend that you stick to the correct execution technique. In the best case, you will not see any changes at all, and in the worst, you will be injured.

Before training, be sure to think twice. You can run for 15 minutes or jump on a skipping rope. Make a small set of articular gymnastics: knead the neck, shoulders, elbows, hands, spine, knees, ankles. Make a couple of "bridges".

Any girl dreams of an aspen waist, but achieving it is sometimes not so simple. Many in pursuit of beautiful shapes make the same classic mistake. It would seem that in order to narrow the waist, it is necessary to study its lateral surfaces. Then the fat will burn, and the muscles will tighten.

Unfortunately, everything is exactly the opposite. Muscles swell, which makes the waist appear even wider. So the main advice: leave the lateral muscles alone, work out the front one better. For this, ordinary twists, leg lifts in the hang and the like are suitable.

Do not forget about cardio loads. Losing weight locally is impossible. Weight will have to lose completely. Choose something to your liking. It may not necessarily be a run. Suitable skis, bicycles, skipping ropes, walking, whatever you think is right. Someone even runs the stairs.

Master the exercise "vacuum." It uses the internal muscles, so that the stomach is tightened, becomes more flat and embossed. Girls who practice this exercise find it easier to get in shape after giving birth. The rehabilitation process is less painful and fleeting.

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

There may be two cases:

• too massive hips;
• excessively thin legs, not very different in thickness in the region of the hips and calves.

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

With a large mass, it is recommended to connect cardio exercises that give a load on the legs. However, be careful what kind of muscle you are training. Do not get involved in exercises involving 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 speed running, classes on an elliptical trainer, cycling. So you will kill two birds with one stone: both your legs will become slimmer and your buttocks will tighten.

In the case when the hips are too thin, you will have to build muscle. This is done with weighting exercises. Bending and unbending legs, lunges, squats are well suited.

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 lower part, but not all by nature have Brazilian forms. Sport can help here.

Familiar lunges and squats will not work for girls with flat buttocks, since most of the load will be taken over 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 the simulator, working in the range of 8-10 repetitions. Also good speed boosting buttocks.

If the task is to slightly reduce the girth, then regularly do cardio exercises. Exercises without weighting with a large number of repetitions, such as stepping on a bench, back 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, along with lymphatic drainage massage, will help. It can be done at home, driving away the lymph with a stiff brush in the direction from top to bottom - to the area under the knees.

Many girls think little about training on the upper body, but in vain. Without a harmoniously developed top, the pumped embossed bottom will not look so spectacular.

For narrow shoulders, it is recommended to work on adding weight. To do this, pump the deltoid muscles, performing the breeding of the dumbbells to the side from a standing or sitting position, lifting the barbell to the chin. Weight should be selected so that you can technically correctly perform 15-18 repetitions.If you feel able to perform 20 repetitions, then increase the weight of the dumbbells.

Lift the chest and improve its shape will help the barbell press from the chest. The weight should be such that you can perform 15-20 repetitions. But do not rush to increase weight. Ask someone to follow your technique, and be sure to ask your partner to insure you during this exercise.

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

Such a parameter as growth can also be varied with the help of sports. Of course, significant progress cannot be achieved, but it is quite realistic to increase growth by a couple of centimeters.

They have one additional advantage: if you are concerned about back pain, then they will soon disappear. The simplest exercise is hanging on the horizontal bar. Hang with your hands clutching the crossbar for the longest possible time, while trying not to bend your legs. There should be enough space so that you can hang and not touch the ground with your feet.

Be sure to consult your doctor before performing any exercises for the spine, otherwise you may get injured: a pinched nerve, displacement of the 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. He will be able to beginners.

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

The hourglass can be worn almost everything. Fitted items, V-neck blouses, and wraparound clothes are perfect. Try not to buy oversize things or straight silhouettes, as they will distort harmonious shapes.

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

Girls - "pears" need to balance the heavy bottom as much as possible. To do this, you need to choose the simplest bottom (jeans, pants, 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 ideal 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-shaped and square cuts will help narrow the top, and bright and interesting elements, for example, a belt, will emphasize the hips.

For girls, "apples" fit the most feminine silhouettes. Unisex style only disfigures them. It is important to emphasize the waist, giving volume to the hips.

Hourglass - Dita von Teese.

Rectangle - Cameron Diaz.

The Triangle - Jennifer Lopez.

“Inverted Triangle” - Angelina Jolie.

The Circle - Reese Witherspoon.

See how to determine your type of figure exactly in the next video.