LosingIt, GainingMe: Body Type Workouts. . .

      Every wonder how you could make the most of your workouts and optimize your routine to enhance what you're already working with?!

      Well. . .Women's Health Magazine offers some suggestions based on your body type/figure. . . .

Pictures and links after jump. . . 

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Pear -Shaped: Hip measurements greater than bust measurements

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Banana/Straight-Shaped: Waist is less than 9 inches than hip or bust measurements

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Curvy/Hourglass Shape: Hip and bust measurements almost the same with smaller waist

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Athletic Body Type: Broad shoulders/back and smaller in the hip area

Don't know your body type exactly? Below are some links that can help you:

Body Type Calculator

Calculate Your Shape

      I played around with the calculators for a bit.  If it says that your body type is unavailable, look at the pictures/guides to help you with figuring out your shape.  For instance, my type came up as a banana; however, when I look in the mirror I see pear or hourglass even.  So it's not 100% accurate, but is a great starting point. My pics (I need to take "newer" ones aka in fitness gear):

I also think these lecture hall bathroom pics can be deceiving as well. . . lol so I'll update when I get a chance. . .

This post is not to say you HAVE to fit into these body types because this it is just a baseline and starting point.  This is my starting point and I will post my research, etc as I move along in my fitness journey.  

Be the healthiest YOU,

your fit is YOUR fit. . .

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Live today, 

oxox