Pear Shape Body Type - All You Need To Know


What is a pear body shape?

The curvaceous pear usually has a small upper body with lean arms and a narrow waist. All the body fat is distributed around the lower stomach, hips, thighs and bottom, and the hip measurement will be bigger than the waist and chest. However, this isn’t always a bad thing: wide hips are a traditional sign of fertility, and are considered extremely desirable in many cultures around the world.

What happens when pear shapes gain weight?

Pears are more prone to cellulite than other shapes due to the concentration of fat around their hips. They have, however, less chance of developing medical problems like heart disease. Pear shapes are fortunate in that they have the potential to make a big difference to their bodies if they follow the correct training programme


What type of exercise should pear shapes do?

The classic pear-shaped woman has a well-defined waistline and an enviably flat tummy, so most of their training programme should be focused on their bottom and legs. Cardio exercise will help get rid of excess body fat, but it’s the toning exercises that will help pear shapes fit comfortably into skinny jeans. The best exercises are the ones that lengthen as well as tighten the leg and hip muscles, like ballet. Try some exercises from Ballet Body Sculpture. You can start with a few exercises online or join live group classes in you are in the area. Or sign up for some private tuition to get real gains and significant positive changes. A few combinations for your choice:





Sculpt Slim Ballerina Legs & Strong Core. The exercises are designed to get you super lean and slender, boost your metabolism, firm and burn!
Level -Beginner
Approx.25min





Perfect For Those That Are Looking To Tone Glutes, Develop Great Ballet Legs & Defined Hips. A low impact body sculpting workout designed to strengthen, shape and tone the muscles in your legs and bottom.
Level -Beginner 
Approx.25min







Tone, Strengthen & Refine. Based on classical ballet dancer's barre, this Ballet Body Sculpture Workout class is created to help refining elegant posture, work the thighs, glutes, core, tone up all your muscles, lengthen, strengthen and sculpt a ballerina-like body from top to toe.
Level -Beginner /Intermediate
Approx.25min



Which celebrities have pear shapes?

Jennifer Lopez, Kate Winslet and Coleen Rooney are great examples of celebrities who have made the most of their shape without having to resort to extreme crash diets.

What else should pears know about their shape?

Research shows that women with a hip measurement of 40 inches (size 14) or more appear to have some level of protection against heart disease that is absent in slimmer people. That’s because hip fat contains a natural anti-inflammatory called adiponectin, which prevents arteries swelling up and becoming blocked. Storing fat around the hips also has far fewer health risks than storing fat around the waist, although, as with all body shapes, it’s important to maintain a weight that’s healthy for your height.


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