Comparing Apples and Pears, Body Shapes Differ Considerably
What shape are you in? Extra fat is often stored in two places: The stomach area or the hips. Accordingly, there are two body types, sometimes referred to as apple and pear. Carrying extra weight around the stomach is more likely to create health issues than a concentration of fat cells in the hips and thighs, because of closer proximity to the inner organs.
Here is a simple way to find out whether you are in good shape or beyond. Measure your waist line at its slimmest point, without holding in your stomach. For women it should measure no more than 35 inches and for men no more than 40 inches.
