It's true that our body shape has a lot to do with our eating and exercise habits, but don't forget about genetics too! There are many different body types/shapes, not just pear and apple. Actually, pear and apple are a little old school. More recently, body shapes have been referred to as: hourglass, spoon, ruler and cone (and probably others that I haven't yet hear about). I personally fall into the spoon category, as I'm very small framed on top and therefore have a greater risk of developing osteoporosis in my upper body. I have a lot of flexibility all over and much greater muscle mass in my legs, which is probably why I've always been drawn to dancing and running. Although I can find specific exercises that are good for my body type, I still can't get around genetics. I'm never going to be big on top, no matter how many weights I lift, because of the bone structure and shape I was born with.
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It's true that our body shape has a lot to do with our eating and exercise habits, but don't forget about genetics too! There are many different body types/shapes, not just pear and apple. Actually, pear and apple are a little old school. More recently, body shapes have been referred to as: hourglass, spoon, ruler and cone (and probably others that I haven't yet hear about). I personally fall into the spoon category, as I'm very small framed on top and therefore have a greater risk of developing osteoporosis in my upper body. I have a lot of flexibility all over and much greater muscle mass in my legs, which is probably why I've always been drawn to dancing and running. Although I can find specific exercises that are good for my body type, I still can't get around genetics. I'm never going to be big on top, no matter how many weights I lift, because of the bone structure and shape I was born with.
December 18, 2008 - 11:45amThis Comment
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