Not everyone agrees with the old adage, "You can't be too thin or too rich." If they did, people would not still adore curvaceous Hollywood screen goddesses such as Marilyn Monroe and Sophia Loren. Some naturally curvy women try to change their body types with crash diets and over-training with aerobic exercise. They rarely succeed, but workouts that celebrate the curvaceous body yield satisfying results.
Symmetry
Symmetry is the word that comes to mind when looking at a curvaceous body. The "Merriam-Webster Dictionary" defines symmetry as beauty that comes from balanced proportions. The hourglass figure, with its wider hips and waist, is a classic example of symmetry. If you have ever seen Michelangelo's David statue in Florence, you will notice the symmetry between his chest muscles. Aim for symmetry when exercising to enhance your curves. Build upper body muscle, while toning your core and lower body muscles.
Aerobic Exercise
Spot-reducing your waistline is impossible, but aerobic exercise reduces all-over body fat. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends 30 minutes of aerobic exercise on most days of the week. Cross-train with aerobic activates that target different muscle groups. The hip movements in Zumba, belly dancing and Latin-inspired aerobic workouts tone your waistline. Traditional aerobic exercises, such as the jumping oblique twist, are also effective. Stand with your feet together, and your arms crossed at chest height. Keep your chest facing forward as you hop your feet and twist your hips from side to side. Elliptical machines with upper body handles boost your shoulder workouts. Stair steppers, elliptical machines and treadmills with incline features sculpt your butt while burning excess body fat.
Natural Shoulder Pads
Shoulder pads on jackets and blouses bring your hips and shoulders into proportion. Weight training exercises, such as the lateral raise, do the same, but with permanent results. Stand upright, holding one dumbbell in each hand, and keeping your elbows slightly bent. Slowly raise your arms to shoulder height. Pause for one moment, and then let the weights down slowly. Perform three sets of eight repetitions.
Cleavage
The chest fly creates pectoral definition, commonly called "cleavage." Lie supine, holding one weight in each hand. Keep your arms extended, with a slight flex in the elbows to prevent you from locking out your joints. Begin with the weights together, in alignment with your chest. Slowly open your arms to the side, until the weights align with your shoulders. Squeeze your pectoral muscles to bring the weights back together. Perform three sets of eight repetitions.
V-Shaped Torso
The latissimus dorsi run down the side of your back. When well-developed, they create a v-shaped upper body, which makes your waist look smaller. The lat pull-down works these muscles, as well as the rhomboids, which pull your shoulder blades together. Working your upper back creates symmetry between your chest and back muscles. Sit upright, and hold the handlebars. Slowly bring the bar down to your chest. Return with control. Perform three sets of eight repetitions.
Waist Tone
The stability ball side bend tones the oblique muscles, which support your waist. Kneel on your right leg, and extend your left leg to the side. Place the ball next to your right hip and drape your torso over the ball. Let your right arm extend to the floor on the other side of the ball, or bend your elbow and cross your right hand to the left side of your waist. Place your left hand behind your head, and bend at your waist, bringing your left shoulder toward your left hips. Perform three sets of 12 repetitions on each side. When you gain proficiency, simultaneously lift your top leg as you flex your waist.
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