It turns out that in order to lose weight, certain types of physical activity are suitable for women of different physiques. Which fitness activities will be most effective for your figure?
Hourglass figure
You can say you're in luck. Your figure is proportional, and even if you gain a few extra pounds, in general it looks quite harmonious. The problem areas are the hips and lower abdomen.
Suitable for you:
- Walking at a fast pace
- Hilly cycling
- Weight training
- Tennis
Not suitable for you:
Treadmill
Figure "Pear"
The figure "like an oriental woman": on top - narrow shoulders, small chest and thin waist, and below - wide hips, heavy buttocks and not too long legs. Women of this type easily lose weight above the waist, while the lower part of the body is extremely reluctant to part with extra pounds.
Suitable for you:
- Any kind of dance, including oriental
- Yoga
- Eastern gymnastics qigong
- Swimming
- Nordic walking
Do not suit you:
- Cyclocross
- Step aerobics
- Skating
Figure "Apple"
A distinctive feature is broad shoulders with relatively narrow hips. They often have a wide, not very pronounced waist. The main problem area is the stomach.
Suitable for you:
- Treadmill
- Swimming
- Cyclocross
- Volleyball
- Football
- Skiing
Do not suit you:
Perhaps there are no such areas of fitness that would categorically not suit you
Rectangle shape
People of this type usually have long bones and less developed muscles. They rarely gain significant excess weight. Typical problem areas are the thighs, buttocks, and arms above the elbow.
Suitable for you:
- Any kind of aerobics
- Treadmill
- Swimming at an intense pace
- Roller skating
- Cyclocross
- Light weight strength exercises
Not suitable for you:
