Bust/Shoulders and hips are almost the same measurement - within 5% of each other - and your waist is less than 25% smaller than your bust.
The rectangle body shape is characterized by bust, waist, and hip measurements that are almost equal.
Rectangles tend to be tall and lean. They are not particularly curvy, the waist is not well defined, and the bottom is rather flat.
Best workout: Those with this type of body shape want to concentrate on minimizing the waist. Good cardio choices include the treadmill with an incline and the stepper. While your resistance training should concentrate on the lower body.
#2 The "Apple" or "Oval" Body Shape
Your bust/shoulders and waist are larger than your hips. Your waist is the same or wider than your bust. Your hips are the smallest - up to 5% smaller than bust/shoulders.
Typical characteristics of the apple body shape are a large bust, narrow hips, and a full midsection. Often, apples tend to have slender legs and flat bottoms.
Best workout: let’s face it, your tummy is your biggest challenge. However, by doing 40 to 60 minutes of cardio at a moderate pace three to five times a week, you will soon melt your middle.
#3 The "Hourglass" or "8" Body Shape
Your bust and hips are almost the same (within 5% of each other) and your waist is at least 25% smaller than both your bust/shoulders and hips.
The hourglass body shape characterized by hip and bust measurements nearly equal in size, with a narrower waist measurement. The shoulders are slightly round and the legs are in proportion with the upper body.
Best workout: Circuit training will benefit the hourglass silhouette who finds building muscle mass easy but losing body fat a challenge. Weight training a couple of times per week is also suggested.
#4 The "Pear" or "A" Body Shape
Your hips will be the largest of the three, while the waist will be the smallest. Your hips will be at least 5% bigger than your bust/shoulders.
The pear body shape is characterized by large hips which are wider than the bust and shoulders. Other characteristics of this body shape are a defined waist, and proportionately slim arms and shoulders.
Best workout: Try a combination of fat-blasting plyometric moves, such as jump squats, and total-body strength training is the best workout and will help accentuate your curves.
#5 The "Inverted Triangle" or "V" Body Shape
Your hips are the smallest of the three measurements. Your bust/shoulder measurements are more than 5% bigger than your hip measurement.
The inverted triangle body shape is characterized by broad shoulders and/or bust that narrow down to the hips. The strong shoulders often lend this body shape an athletic-looking physique.
Best workout: According to ScienceDaily, women have between six and 11 percent more body fat than men, and this can make it challenging to shed the fat you need to get a V-shape. Target your lower abs to boost your chances of defined muscles forming a V-shape, coupled with many minutes of cardiovascular exercises each week.
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