These are the various body types and the specific exercises that are beneficial for each body type:

Pear-shaped Body

A pear-shaped body is characterized by a defined waist and wide hips, that’s why the lower body is heavier than the upper body.

Exercises:

• Upper-body exercises – push ups, bicep curls, overhead presses
• Total-body strength training
• Endurance cardio – running, swimming, biking

Hourglass Body

An hourglass body is characterized by an equally proportioned and curvy upper and lower body with a small waistline.

Exercises:

• Circuit training
• Multi-joint workouts
• Swimming
• Weightlifting with light to moderate intensity
• Cardio exercises at least 3-5 times a week
• Lateral step-up squat presses
• Rear lunge row taps

Straight Body

A straight body is characterized by shoulders and hips that are of the same width.

Exercises:

• Yoga
• Tai chi
• Weight training from moderate to difficult intensity
• Cardio at moderate intensity
• Deadlift overhead press
• Lunges

Apple-shaped Body

An apple-shaped body is characterized by wide hips and a round middle.

Exercises:

• High intensity interval training
• Core-centric sculpting
• Rear lunge chop
• Running
• Swimming
• biking

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