Body Shapes

There are a few types of body shapes. Do you know which one are you?

Here I'm going to explain the basic 4 shapes and the suggested workouts together with the frequency for best results.

From Left to Right: Apple, Pear, Hourglass, Rectangle

Apple / Inverted Triangle :

·         Description:  a softer and fuller middle with slimmer legs and bottom

·         Exercise suggestions: Focus on core & High Intensity Interval Training (H.I.I.T.) cardio

·         Cardio and resistance training, helps to develop tight muscles around your waistline

·         Frequency: 3-4 times a week

Pear : 

·         Description: Curvaceous Hips & Bottom with smaller bust and shoulders
·         Exercise suggestions: Focus on lower body, power moves, total body strength training, cardio endurance
·         Training Type: Cardio and strength circuit workout
·         Frequency: 3-4 times a week 

Hourglass: 

·         Description: Equally Curvy BUST & HIPS with defined waist
·         Exercise suggestions: Total Body & cardio
·         Training Type: Body Sculpting
·          Frequency: 2-3 times a week

Athletic/Rectangle: 

·         Description:  Shoulders & hips of the same width, long arms & legs and undefined waist. Only with very few curves
·         Exercise suggestions: Focus on muscle building
·         Training Type: Muscle building strength & cardio
·          Frequency: 3 times a week


**Sources & Photos: emmaforsberg, froyonation, shape **