10 exercises for apple and pear-shaped bodies
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Start slowly, trust the process, and live healthier.
Bodies come in different sizes and shapes: some have broader shoulders, narrow hips, and curvier body. If you are thinking about getting into your best shape, knowing your own body type first will let you find the most effective workout you need.
If you have thick thighs, prominent rear, and curvy hips, you have what is called a pear-shaped body. A pear-shaped body or triangular figure is common among women and is characterized by having a slim upper body, with extra fat in the lower half, particularly the buttocks, hips, and thigh area.
According to Body Mass Index 3D, the waist-to-hip ratio for women with pear-shaped figures is usually 0.85 or less, and 1.0 or below for men.
Meanwhile, if you tend to gain weight on your mid-section with a little body fat stored in your lower body, then you must be apple-shaped or an endomorph. It's more common in men, and it's worse for your health than the pear shape.
The first five exercises below are for people with pear-shaped frame. The next five are for those with apple-shaped bodies and these exercises are specifically to strengthen your lower body and core while burning calories too:
