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Whether you like it or not, your body shape is
dependent on a number of factors other than diet
and exercise.
Other factors governing
your size and shape are;
Sex
Genes
Environment
Age
A man's fat ratio is on average 10 % lower than
a female due to her reproductive potential. In order to produce
offspring a female must have at least 16% body fat
for crucial hormone maintenance. Men are then generally leaner
and have the added advantage of a proportionally larger rib cage
and upper body strength.
Because of this,
women have always been superseded by males in sport, but surprisingly
over the last century women have been catching up! Well, in lower
body strength anyway. Men have been advancing too but not at such
a dramatic pace. There's one for the girls at least!
So what else influences
body shape? Well, there are two influencers you
can look to straight away. Your parents and your environment.
Genes passed from parents will determine body
structure and even weight and its distribution.
If you want to see your body shape in about 20
years time have a look at your mother and father. Your environment
and your upbringing also govern your build. Given the right food
and nutrition whilst being active in
a healthy environment can positively affect your
shape. We all know it's possible to be a completely different
build depending on what part of the world you originate from.
Age also plays a part in weight and its distribution.
As we get older we become less active, our strength
decreases and our body fat increases too.
So what can we
do to alter what we have? Have a look at the tips below.
Don't jump from
fad diet to fad diet. Choose
to eat healthily. Diet is one of the most important
influencers on weight.
Exercise
regularly. Perhaps join a gym and plan an achievable exercise
routine including cardiovascular and weight training. You'll feel
great for it. (Try our beginner routine)
Learn to love what
you have and learn to love it more by making it fitter and healthier.
It is necessary to be psychologically strong as well as physically
strong. You must train both mind and body to be fit.
Remember, whatever
you have will look fantastic with the right effort.
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