Female body at all times it was a standard of beauty, a muse for creative people and a source of pride for the owners of a figure that is ideal in a particular time era.
Despite the fact that beauty is a subjective criterion for evaluating appearance, at each historical stage of human development there were specific standards. With the general development and expansion of the horizons of people, their ideas about how women should look have changed.
In ancient Egypt (approximately XIII-XI centuries BC) girls with a slender, thin figure, high waist and the narrowest shoulders were considered the standard. In the VIII-V centuries BC. the concept of beauty has changed in favor of more magnificent ladies. Attractive in this period were the owners of pale skin, prone to overweight.
During the Renaissance, the appearance of a wife was considered a reflection of the status of her husband, therefore, features that accentuate the attention of others on the femininity and sophistication of a girl (light brown hair, high forehead, full hips and chest, graceful limbs) became the reference.
During the Victorian era, corsets came into fashion, artificially making the waist narrower than it really is, while visually expanding the hips and increasing the neckline. This is what caused the change in the canons of female beauty during this period. The hourglass shape was considered an ideal.
In the 1920s, the active popularization of androgyny begins, which implies a combination of male and female features in one person. The girls tightened their breasts with elastic bandages, wore bob haircuts and lost as much weight as they could, often harming their health.
30-40 years later, thanks to Merlin Monroe, curvaceous shapes, a thin waist and an hourglass figure are back in fashion. This standard of beauty was maintained for the next 10 years, after which thin legs, a slender body, miniature breasts and narrow shoulders began to be considered beautiful again.
The 80s are informally called the "era of supermodels". Due to the rapid popularization of aerobics classes, tall athletic girls with long, thin limbs enjoy particular success among men in these years.
Modern beauty canons suggest a slim figure, rounded buttocks, lush breasts and a perfectly flat stomach. Despite this, some representatives of the strong half of humanity do not hide their sympathy for girls with more magnificent forms.
Classification of body types
The beauty of the female body is not limited to one type of figure. In the modeling business, which is considered to be a branch of activity accessible exclusively to people of ideal appearance, there are representatives of all forms of appearance.
Hourglass
The hourglass body type is considered classic, feminine. It does not imply the general thinness of the girl's body.
Among the characteristic features of this body shape:
- even distribution of the fat layer over all parts of the body (there is no weight in certain areas of the body);
- the figure visually resembles the letter "x";
- with an external assessment of the size of individual parts of the body, the first thing that falls on the eye is the same length of the line of the shoulders and hips;
- voluminous chest (3-4 size);
- the narrowest waist (there are girls who deliberately correct this area of the body with the help of special shaping underwear or corsets);
- lush, pronounced buttocks, visually similar in volume to the neckline.
Apple
The peculiarities of the "apple figure" (or oval) include:
- long slender legs;
- pronounced neckline (the most typical for this type of figure is 2-3 bust size);
- voluminous waist;
- the presence of an excess amount of subcutaneous fat in the lower abdomen;
- narrow thigh line with a wide shoulder line.
If the owners of this type of figure gain weight sharply, the volume of subcutaneous fat increases evenly in every part of the body, with the exception of the hips and lower extremities.
Pear
The characteristic features of the "pear-shaped" type of figures are:
- visual similarity of the figure with the letter "A";
- narrow shoulder line;
- small breast size (0-1 size);
- narrow waist, visually delimiting the upper and lower body;
- wide hips and full legs.
This type of figure can be recognized by the external weight of the lower body, regardless of the total amount of subcutaneous fat.
Inverted triangle
You can understand that the figure of a particular girl belongs to the type of "inverted triangle" by its characteristic features:
- visual similarity of the boundaries of the body with the English letter "V";
- significant predominance of the size of the shoulder line over the hip line;
- despite the wide chest, the bust of the owners of such an appearance is miniature (the chest is not more than 1-2 sizes);
- lack of a pronounced waist;
- long slender lower limbs;
- small firm buttocks.
Rectangle
The features of a rectangular shape include:
- visual similarity of the boundaries of the body with the letter "H";
- equality of the length of the shoulder line with the length of the hip line;
- despite the wide chest, the bust of the owners of such an appearance is miniature (the chest is not more than 1-2 sizes);
- lack of a pronounced waist;
- long slender lower limbs;
- small firm buttocks.
Asthenik
The beauty of the female body of people of thin-boned body type is:
- general thinness;
- narrow shoulder line;
- small breast size;
- an elongated oval of the face;
- long slender limbs.
Normostenic
Normostenics are people whose body type belongs to the normostensive type.
Distinctive features of the appearance of such girls are:
- proportionality of the figure;
- rounded face;
- slender and graceful limbs;
- slim stomach.
Hypersthenic
The hypersthenic type of figure is characterized by a wide bone row.
The owners of such a body are characterized by:
- heavy bones and general weight of all parts of the body;
- massive shoulder line;
- wide chest;
- short lower and upper limbs;
- the face is round or square.
Endomorph
Endomorphs by nature have a tendency to be overweight and curvy. The speed of their metabolic processes is minimal, which affects not only the girl's appearance, but also her health.
You can also recognize this type of figure by:
- rounded parts of the body;
- a significant predominance of the size of the body over the length of the lower limbs;
- short neck;
- heavy bones;
- wide thigh line.
Mesomorph
Mesomorphs are people who have a naturally slender and fit body. Without much effort, the owners of the type of figure in question can maintain their ideal shape.
They are characterized by:
- strong toned body;
- wide shoulder line;
- relief muscles;
- short stature;
- narrow waist line.
Determination methods
It is possible to determine what type the figure of a particular person belongs to according to the generally accepted algorithm used not only by nutritionists and fitness trainers to correctly form a scheme for transforming the appearance of their client, but also by seamstresses and clothing sellers.
Algorithm for determining the type of figure:
- Determine breast volume... To do this, it is necessary to measure using a centimeter tape applied to the upper surface of the bra without foam rubber and push-up in cups. The measuring device should be located at the most bulging point of the bust, while being on a straight line parallel to the floor.
- Measure your waist... At the time of measurement, the abdomen should be in a relaxed state. The tape should be placed on a line 2 fingers above the navel.
- Measure your hips... The measuring tape should be placed parallel to the floor, at the most protruding point of the buttocks.
It is necessary to evaluate the results obtained using the ratio of all indicators to each other. For example, if the size of the chest and hips is 95 and 97 cm, respectively, and the waist is 70 cm, then the estimated body type is "hourglass".
If the exhaust gas is 98 cm, OT 94, and OB is 100 cm, then we are talking about the owner of a rectangular body. For pear-shaped figures, the ratio of the obtained parameters looks like this: OG - 80 cm, OT - 70 cm, and OB - 110 cm.
As a result of measurements, owners of inverted triangle figures will see the opposite ratio: OG - 100 cm, OT - 90 cm, and OB - 75 cm.
You can also determine the type of figure graphically:
- Place unnecessary white wallpaper on the wall, covering an area equal to the girl's height.
- With the help of a stranger, trace the contour of the body.
- Assess the shape of the silhouette visually, and then confirm your conclusion with the mathematical ratio of the lengths of the main indicators (OG, OT, OB).
If you have the skills to use graphics programs on a tablet or computer, you can use the third method of determining:
- Take your own full-length photo with the help of the automatic timer on the camera.
- Transferring the photo to the computer, outline the boundaries of the body in a graphic editor.
- Remove the body from the photo, leaving only the outline.
- Assess the result visually.
Care methods
The beauty of the female body, regardless of the type of figure of a particular person, needs constant support and proper care.
Proper nutrition
Compliance with the principles of proper nutrition is fundamental in maintaining your own body in shape.
The key rules for organizing a healthy diet include:
- compliance with the drinking regime;
- the need to take small portions of food (up to 150 g) every 4 hours;
- exclusion from the menu of spicy dishes, fried and any fatty foods, sweets, canned food, baked goods and semi-finished products;
- inclusion in the menu of as many seasonal vegetables, fruits and berries, whole grains, cereals as possible;
- compliance with the balance of proteins, fats and carbohydrates (the scheme should be calculated by a professional doctor or nutritionist, based on the results of the tests submitted by the woman, illustrating the state of the hormonal background and the general health of the internal systems of the body);
- orientation to the type of figure of a particular person when drawing up a daily diet.
To keep fit, owners of a triangular figure are advised to:
- stop consuming sugary carbonated drinks;
- exclude nuts, hot spices and dairy products from the diet;
- to minimize the consumption of meat, poultry, smoked products;
- consume as many legumes, white fish, dairy products, oatmeal, seasonal vegetables, and celery as possible.
To hide flaws and emphasize the advantages of a rectangular shape, you must:
- completely abandon caffeine-containing products, tobacco products, baked goods, refined sugar;
- minimize the consumption of fruits, dark chocolate, bananas and potatoes;
- organize a diet based on poultry, white fish, fresh vegetables and legumes.
Owners of the "apple" figure are advised to adhere to the recommendations below:
- exclude pork meat, smoked foods, potatoes, red vegetables, baked goods from the menu;
- limit the amount of salt, soy, spicy dressings, beef in the diet;
- include in the menu dishes from seafood, poultry, garlic, celery, chicken or quail eggs;
- eat as many citrus fruits as possible and drink green tea without artificial flavors or additives.
For girls with a pear-shaped figure, the rules when drawing up a diet should be:
- complete rejection of spicy seasonings, spicy dishes, citrus fruits, refined sugar and baked goods;
- limit yourself in the consumption of meat (regardless of the variety), fermented milk products, except for cottage cheese;
- include cottage cheese, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and a variety of poultry dishes in the daily menu.
Diets
To reduce body weight without harming their health, the owners of rounded shapes (type of figure "Apple") are not recommended to adhere to strict diets. A sharp immersion of the body in stress will lead to a slowdown in metabolic processes, which will provoke a return of lost kilograms in the future.
When organizing a diet, it is important to focus on general recommendations.:
- the largest portion of food should be in the morning meal;
- do not overload the kidneys and bladder by consuming large amounts of diuretic products;
- do not eat 4-5 hours before bedtime.
| Allowed foods for weight loss | Prohibited foods for weight loss |
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An example of a daily menu for losing weight for the owner of the "apple" figure:
- Oatmeal, boiled in water without sugar and salt; dried fruits.
- Chicken soup without frying; steamed rice with steamed turkey.
- Vinaigrette or other vegetable salad, the composition of which corresponds to the lists of permitted and prohibited foods.
The beauty of the female body, belonging to the pear-shaped type of figure, requires a complete refusal to maintain it:
- fatty meats;
- fried foods;
- hot spices and sauces;
- especially acidic foods;
- spices with a pronounced taste;
- sweet foods;
- rich pastries;
- sugary carbonated drinks;
- alcohol;
- tobacco.
Food intake should be carried out at least 1 time in 4-5 hours, with the exception of a break for a night's sleep.
An example of a daily menu for losing weight for the owner of a pear-shaped figure:
- Buckwheat, boiled in water without sugar and salt; dried apricots, raisins and prunes.
- Broccoli, pumpkin and celery cream soup.
- Steamed white fish cutlets.
A slimming diet for women with an hourglass figure implies a balanced diet and adherence to the simplest rules of a healthy lifestyle.
To transform a rectangular figure, a girl needs to be excluded from her menu:
- flour products;
- meals and foods with a high content of refined sugar;
- caffeinated products;
- sweet carbonated waters;
- alcohol.
An example of a daily menu for losing weight for the owner of a rectangular body type:
- Sugar-free milk noodle soup; ripe seasonal fruit.
- White fish ear; whole wheat bread.
- Parboiled rice. Fresh vegetables and herbs salad.
For weight loss, it is not recommended for women with an inverted triangle shape to include in their diet:
- sweet;
- flour;
- nuts;
- salt;
- alcohol;
- dairy and fermented milk products with a high fat content.
An example of a daily weight loss menu for the owner of the inverted triangle body type:
- Low-fat cottage cheese, seasoned with sour cream or yogurt.
- Seafood soup; a fresh vegetable salad.
- Curd casserole with raisins.
Exercise stress
The beauty of a girl for men lies not only in the thinness of her body and regular facial features, but also in the relief of the muscles, as well as the overall fit of female forms. To maintain muscle tone, women are recommended to exercise 3-4 times a week. The specific focus of the training should be chosen taking into account the type of figure of the athlete.
| Shape type | Suitable sport |
| "Triangle" | Strength training or interval training to develop endurance. |
| "Rectangle" | Stretching, ballroom dancing, yoga, breathing exercises. |
| "Apple" | Cardio training, playing sports in the pool. |
| "Pear" | Intense jogging, cycling or exercise bike. |
Universal exercises for maintaining physical fitness, suitable for representatives of any type of figure, are:
| Exercise | Description |
| Squats | The exercise can be performed both with and without weights at a fast pace.
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| Running in place with high knees | Alternately bending the right and left legs at the knees, in a jump, raise them as high as possible from the floor. At the time of the exercise, the hands should be on the belt, and the back should be straight. |
| Plank |
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Procedures
Girls can also maintain the beauty of their own body with the help of non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Regular visits to salons will help a woman not only avoid a decrease in the rate of metabolic processes in the body, but also prevent a loss of skin tone.
The most effective beauty treatments are:
- classical massage;
- Thai massage;
- Swedish massage with relaxing massage balls;
- stone therapy;
- Anticellulite massage;
- LPG - massage;
- massage carried out using herbal bags;
- lymphatic drainage massage (the main action is to eliminate water stagnation in the tissues);
- IR wrap (a wrap that involves heating the fat layer with infrared rays);
- sea wrap (wrapping problem areas of the body with a composition with seaweed);
- laser liposuction (getting rid of the fat layer is carried out by destroying the fat with a laser);
- cavitation (destruction of fat cells occurs under the influence of ultrasound);
- myostimulation (body cells are exposed to low-intensity current).
The female body, regardless of the type of figure of a particular person, needs both internal and external care.
In order for the beauty to be noticeable not only to the girl herself, but also to the men around her, she needs to carefully monitor her diet, exercise regularly, visit the beauty parlor for treatment procedures, and also timely solve emerging health problems.
Treating her body with trepidation and love, a woman will be as attractive as possible to other people, regardless of whether her figure corresponds to the template parameters or not.
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