With a pear-shaped body, your excess weight accumulates around your hips and thighs, which takes away the balance of your physique and makes you seem too narrow in your shoulders and too heavy below your waist. Even if you have a small waist,...
Some people are born with naturally broad shoulders, others have average or narrow shoulders. Broad shoulders are a combination of shoulder muscularity and an upper body that tapers in at the waist. The typical 15-year-old is still growing or...
A zero-impact, full-body workout that keeps you cool on a hot day, swimming is the summertime cardio of choice for many women. After a few weeks, you may notice some new shoulder muscles, but don't worry -- you won't turn into a bodybuilder....
The trapezius muscle -- located at the back of the neck and the upper part of the chest -- supports your shoulders and arms. Decreasing the size of your trapezius muscles can add symmetry to your upper body. If you have narrow shoulders, large...
In recent years, cycling companies have begun manufacturing road bikes designed specifically for women. In comparison to the average male, the average female typically possesses a shorter torso, shorter arms, narrower shoulders, smaller hands and...
Your shoulders are a key element of your silhouette. Whether you want to balance them with your hips or create a tapering V shape, an exercise routine that broadens narrow shoulders can help you achieve your goals. To add muscle to your shoulders...
The shape of your body is determined by your bone structure and how much fat and muscle you have. Your body shape might influence how easy it is for you to lose weight and build muscle. What you may not realize is that there are different body...
If you carry most of your weight on the lower half -- especially your hips, buttocks and thighs -- and you have narrow shoulders, you have a pear-shaped body. The best exercises for this body shape are those that help tone and slim your hips,...
Measuring your body accurately is important in order to calculate your waist-to-hip ratio. You will need the flexible kind of tape measure that tailors and sewers use, or mark a string that you can measure on a yardstick. Keep the starting end of...
Competitive swimming in the United States is governed by the USA Swimming organization, which dictates how meets are run from start to finish. It sets the rules for proper technique for breast stroke, butterfly, backstroke and freestyle, and...
Road bike manufacturers continue to jump on the women-specific design, or WSD, bikes. These bikes feature designs more comparable to a woman's proportions, including narrow shoulders, shorter torso length and smaller hands. Surprisingly, even some...
Individuals with a pear shape tend to lose weight first in the face and upper body. As you continue to lose weight, however, the weight change will show up in other places, too. Take measurements before and after weight loss to help you gauge your...
While weight training is an essential element in any fitness program, the weight room is often the source of questionable advice and information. Most people who use the weight room are aware of the benefits of strength training, but the reps vs....
Bodies come in all different shapes and sizes. Whether your figure is a perfect hourglass or a bit rounder, you can dress to flatter your body shape. The right clothes and silhouettes can show off your good features and downplay the not so good...
Pear-shaped people carry their excess weight in their hips and thighs. While this may not be as dangerous as having extra fat around your middle, being an overweight pear shape can still be risky to your health. You may find it difficult to lose...
Rocky Mountain National Park is part of the U.S. National Parks system. Located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, it attracts thousands of visitors each year to marvel at the natural splendor of the majestic Rockies; to view wildlife in its...
Body types can, to a certain degree, determine how good of a runner you are and can serve as an indicator of the type of running at which you may excel. In general, distance runners are short and light, while sprinters can be tall and bulky. The...
Pear-shaped women tend to accumulate their excess body fat around their hips and thighs, and unfortunately, this can be the most stubborn type of weight to lose. However, by performing exercises that burn fat and calories, as well as tone your...
Transitioning from female to male is an individual experience, and no two transitions are alike. As part of the transitioning process, some people use testosterone injections to become more masculine. Some trans men will opt to undergo sex...
Most people fall in one of three body types: mesomorph, endomorph or ectomorph. Each is characterized by a different body shape and size. Ectomorphs have a smaller build and may have trouble creating large, visible muscles on their biceps....
Using a weight vest while rock climbing offers resistance, which increases your calorie burn during a session. This makes rock climbing more effective at helping you lose weight. In addition, a weighted vest makes your muscles work harder as you...
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there were 716 cyclists killed and an additional 52,000 cyclists injured in traffic crashes in 2008. Bicycle-related fatalities, while on the decrease, still account for 2 percent of all...
In bodybuilding parlance, ectomorphs are labeled as hard gainers. They are genetically burdened with a slight skeletal structure, narrow shoulders, long, skinny limbs and a fast metabolism that make it difficult for them to gain and retain muscle...
Coed gyms are a product of the 1970s. Before that, there were men's gyms and women's gyms, often called "figure salons." While many women are comfortable in a coed fitness setting, some prefer a women's-only environment. Personal trainers...
Endomorphs are characterized by pear-shaped round bodies with narrow shoulders and wide hips. They are generally unathletic with high levels of body fat and a propensity to gain weight quickly. A bodybuilding program for the endomorph should focus...
While there are defects in your physique which you can hide, in his "Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding," Robert Kennedy explains that poor shoulder development isn't one of them. If you have narrow, weak shoulders, it will be visible from every angle....
The triceps run along the back of the arm, opposite the biceps. They are primarily involved with extending your arm. The lat bar can be used to work these muscles, allowing for many triceps extension variations. Lat pulldowns, also called...
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