The ideal figure of a girl (photo): weight and height parameters. The ideal ratio of waist, hips and your health

For for long years inhabitants of the whole planet are asking the question: “What kind of perfect proportions female body?. It turns out that the 90-60-90 we are used to was not always a model perfect figure.

Body proportions should not be identical for all individuals of the fair sex, because there are Various types body constitutions that Mother Nature has given us.

Research has shown that there are three main types of female body:

1. Asthenic, that is, thin-boned.
   All owners of such a body, as a rule, have elongated legs and arms, a thin neck, muscle mass, practically absent. Girls of this body type are not prone to being overweight, they are energetic and very active.
2. Normosthenic – normoskeletal.
   This type is considered as close to ideal as possible, because all parts of the body look proportional and harmonious.
3. Hypersthenic – large-boned.
   Girls of this constitution are characterized by increased transverse dimensions of the body: the shoulders, hip bone and chest have a slightly wide appearance. Skeletal system thickened and therefore heavy. They often say about such people that they “have a heavy hand,” but this is actually true. Typically, people with this body type have slightly short legs. And they are prone to excess weight.

If you want to know what type you are, quickly find a measuring tape and measure the circumference of your wrist. If your centimeter showed a figure less than 16 cm, then you are classified as asthenic, a figure in the range from 16 to 18.5 cm indicates a normoskeletal type, but if you saw the number 18.5 cm on the measuring tape, then you have become the owner of a hypersthenic type. about physique. Sometimes you can meet mixed species body constitution.

Ideal proportions: do they even exist?

The attractiveness of a woman's body is a very difficult issue, so it is impossible to unanimously say that body proportions should be the same. Because one man likes a woman with a large bust, while another will be absolutely indifferent to her.

But, despite this, there are still some ideal proportions that are considered the most attractive to the stronger sex. These indicators were collected over many years, through long-term studies and numerous social surveys in which only men took part.

Refined waist that attracts men

As you know, many men love slender girls that boast a slim waist.

The table below will help you find out whether you are the lucky owner of a wasp waist.

Again, we are talking about averages based on social surveys. There are men who are not delighted with sophisticated forms, but on the contrary, they love ladies with curvy figures.

What should your hips and chest be like to have an ideal figure?

If you know the circumference of your chest and hips, then this will also help you determine the “correctness” of your body. This indicator is also called “wiles”.

If you have a normal bone build, then indicators that can be calculated as follows will be considered normal: take the circumference chest and add 80-100 mm, “ideal” hips should be 250-300 mm larger than the waist circumference.

If you have a thin-boned body constitution, then with a chest circumference of 840-860 mm, the bust norm will be 40-60 mm larger than these values.

Professor of psychological sciences Devendra Singh achieved the same success in research back in the early 90s. But only its proportionality between the hips and waist was calculated as a percentage. If you rely on his theory, then the ideal waist is considered to be one that is 60-70% less than the volume of the hips.

If you want to calculate your proportions yourself, then you need to divide your waist size by your hip size, and if the resulting coefficient is within the range of 0.6 to 0.7, rejoice, you have perfect shape. And by the way, the ideal proportions of the female body were in the Venus de Milo and the Nude by Rubens - they each had 70%. But among the people we know, Claudia Schiffer – 68%, Cindy Crawford – 68%, Kylie Minogue – 69% were awarded such proportions.

From a medical point of view, the proportionality of waist circumference to hip circumference should not exceed the endocrine balance coefficient, which, in turn, is equal to 0.85. Therefore, if your waist is no more than 85% of your hips, then your figure indicators are in perfect order both from an aesthetic and medical point of view.

Graceful growth

If we talk about this component, or more precisely about ideal height, then it is divided into five groups: short stature– 1.5 m and below, below average height – 1.51-1.56 m, average height – 1.57-1.67 m, high growth– 1.68-1.75 m, very tall – from 1.76 m and above.

However, these indicators are a little outdated today, as the acceleration of modern youth has occurred. As a result, the following figures can be noted: for normosthenic and hypersthenic physiques it is 1.66-1.7 m, and for asthenic physiques it is 1.68-1.72 m.

What should perfect legs look like?

Now let's talk about “flawless” legs. It turns out that between human size and the length of his lower limbs there is a certain pattern. Short legs are those that are less than half the length of the entire body. As a rule, legs that are slightly larger than half the body are considered close to ideal.

For girls who belong to the hypersthenic type, perfect legs- this is half the body plus 20-40 mm, for a normosthenic constitution - half the height plus 40-60 mm, and for those who have asthenic physique– half the length of the entire body plus 60-90 mm. For example, you have a normal bone constitution and a height of 170 cm, now we count: 170: 2 = 85, 85 + 6 = 91, these are the legs that are considered ideal.

It is necessary to measure the length of the legs from the floor to the protrusion of the hip bone. If you are blessed with legs that are slightly shorter than the above norm, then this can be corrected with heeled or platform shoes. And by the way, choose the heel height based on perfect sizes, this will help you attract the attention of the opposite sex.

Regarding the circle calf muscle, hips and ankles, then these indicators also depend on body composition.

The table in which we present these proportions is given below.

In addition, if the legs are “standard”, then three gaps should be visible between them. To test this, stand in front of a long mirror so that you can be seen at full height, and close your legs, pressing your heels together and placing your toes apart. If you are the owner of perfect legs, then you should see one gap between knee joints and calves, another - between the knees and thighs, and the third - between the calves and ankle. And in other places the legs should be pressed tightly against one another.

So we figured out an issue that is so important for us women. As you can see, ideal proportions are far from being a standard model that everyone should follow. Every girl has her own ideal legs, chest, waist and hips; you just need to determine what body type you are.

Therefore, girls, do not follow the prototypes. We sincerely wish you to have ideal proportions!

Whether there is a universal method, allowing you to understand whether you are in shape or not? About this and much more nutritionist Marina Kopytko.

Natalya Kozhina, AiF.ru: Marina Vladimirovna, tell me, is it possible to rely on various formulas to calculate your ideal weight?

Marina Kopytko: The fact is that different formulas give different numbers. The discrepancy may be around 5-7 kg. And that's a lot. Therefore, the concept of ideal weight is purely theoretical; each person decides for himself what weight is good for him in terms of clothing, health, and the ability to maintain this weight. In my opinion, the easiest way is to pick up a tape measure and measure your waist. If a woman’s waist is larger than 75 cm, this is a reason to consult a doctor. For a man - 80-82 cm. This practically does not depend on height. This is like an express diagnostic method. If these indicators are exceeded, then measures need to be taken.

N.K. AiF.ru: What about the popular formula “height minus 100” for men and “height minus 110” for women, does it also not give clear results?

M.K.: Body type is not taken into account here, and an error will occur if a person’s height is less than 160 cm and more than 175 cm. Therefore, you can calculate approximately. You can even count the “corridor”. Let's assume a woman's height is 170 cm. Minus 110 means 60 kg, minus 100 means 70 kg. That is, the weight can be 60-70 kg. But I assure you, there will be 25% of women who will say that they don’t need 60 kg, they need 55. And for them this will be the ideal weight.

N.K. AiF.ru: Should a person’s gender be taken into account when calculating weight?

M.K.: Body type is considered to be slightly different, so gender should definitely be taken into account. But women are given a higher percentage of acceptable fat. And they weigh a little more, because pregnancy and childbirth are going on, they have more adipose tissue than men. Therefore, why in many formulas you need to subtract 110 for them is not clear to me.

N.K. AiF.ru: The most popular formula for calculating weight is calculating the body mass index (BMI): weight in kilograms / (height in meters x height in meters). What is not taken into account in this formula?

M.K.: If we look at the table with which we need to compare the result, we will see: excess body weight starts from a body mass index of over 25 units. This formula is designed for modern people. Minus - this calculation does not talk about body composition, i.e. due to which component is the increase or decrease occurring? For example, a woman with edema (before menstruation or she takes some kind of hormonal drugs which cause swelling, or she weighed herself after flying on an airplane), accordingly, she may have a deviation in her body mass index.

According to this formula, it will go from normal indicator to excess. Formally, she has excess body weight, but it consists of several liters of excess water, and we will not see this in such an analysis.

This indicator may be useful for initial screening, but it does not tell us why a person has increased body weight. For example, if we consider a small body mass index, it may be skinny girl anorexic plan. She has never eaten much in her life, she has a small stomach, she simply does not know how to eat much. She will have a body mass index of 18. This is dangerous to her health, we need to start treating her. And she feels fine. That's just the way she is. We also cannot count pregnant women and children here.

N.K. AiF.ru: To summarize, what advice can you give to those who closely monitor their weight?

M.K.: If you are puzzled by your health and figure, then go for a consultation with a nutritionist or fitness testing; almost all gyms have special equipment. This is called the bioimpedance method for assessing body composition. You lie down on the couch, 4 electrodes are placed on you: 2 on your arm, 2 on your leg, and then they give you a protocol that contains your indicators relative to the norm recommended by the World Health Organization. It shows where your body fat mass, water level and muscle level are relative to normal. Let's take two men weighing 90 kg as an example. One of them will be simply fat, he will have fat hanging from under his belt, and the second will be slender, toned, as he will have a lot of muscles.

Therefore, the most important approach when assessing a person’s body weight now in professional dietetics is. We can only measure it with a special device (bioimpedance).

We continue the leptin cycle and deficit-abundance regimes, talking about visceral fat. Since body mass index and weight don't work, what should you measure? I will tell you about a number of indicators that you can measure yourself. Let's start with the waist and waist derivatives. I note that over the past decades, the average waist has been seriously spreading. The most successful waist-to-hip ratio for women is considered to be 0.7 or less. However, in modern world this indicator approached 0.8. It's important to understand that a larger waist doubles your risk of premature death from all causes. Every extra 5 cm around the waist increases the risk of premature death by 13% in women and 17% in men. Today we’ll talk about the waist and health, and tomorrow – about the waist and attractiveness.

So, let's measure.

We only need tape measure and phone (calculator). Yes, I remind you again that it is not excess weight in itself that is harmful, but internal (abdominal, visceral) fat. At risk are some people with a completely normal overall height-to-weight ratio, but with a large waist circumference.
I would like to draw your attention to the fact that twin studies have shown that in 22-50% of cases the ratio of waist to hip circumference can be explained by genetic factors. Among other factors, nutrition and lifestyle occupy the first places.

Some aspects of the waist and health.

1. Character.

For women with a wider waist, it is typical to “ male behavior" Those who read my article about visceral obesity and sex hormones remember that visceral obesity is associated with an increase in testosterone. And for men it’s the opposite. According to Cashdan, in countries where women occupy a subordinate position in economic terms (Japan, Portugal, Greece), thin waists are more common among local residents. In countries with pronounced gender equality (Denmark, Great Britain) the situation is exactly the opposite.

2. Reproductive health.

Women with thin waists can boast more good health. In addition, they are less likely to suffer from infertility and chronic diseases of the reproductive system. Therefore, a low WHR indicates good health and fertility. A recent study found that in vitro fertilization was more successful in women with a WHR between 0.70 and 0.79 than in women with a WHR greater than 0.80. Women who don't have a waist are more likely to have problems conceiving

Research has shown that if female body produces too little estrogen, then the notorious coefficient (0.7), as a rule, exceeds the norm. And if you compare a woman whose coefficient is 0.9 with a woman whose coefficient is 0.8, then the first one is one third less likely to get pregnant. By the way, in those areas of the planet where ideas about beauty differ from the Euro-American standard, the ratio of waist to hip sizes also approaches the above-mentioned coefficient. Thus, in a number of African countries, men prefer plump women with wide hips, respectively, with dimensions of 100 and 135 centimeters. And now - 100: 135 = 0.74. Be patient! The main thing is that the waist is noticeably narrower than the hips.

3. Higher mental capacity.

Research has also shown that women with large differences between their waist and hip measurements have especially sharp minds. Accordingly, the greater the difference between a woman’s hips and waist, the better her cognitive performance.

In their study, scientists examined the abilities of 16 thousand girls and adult women and came to the conclusion that more curvaceous representatives of the fair sex demonstrate top scores tests for the mind. The reason lies in fatty acids, accumulating in the thighs. It is in this part of the body that the highest concentration of Omega-3 acids is observed, which improve the mental abilities of a woman during pregnancy and her unborn baby.

4. Cardiovascular health.

Waist size quite reliably indicates an increased risk of hypertension, diabetes and higher level cholesterol. Studies have confirmed that health risks begin to increase if a woman's waist reaches 80 centimeters; at 89 centimeters it increases significantly. For men, the risk increases from 94 centimeters. Then we'll talk about adjusting for height, because

These figures are relative and are not suitable for people who are too tall or too short, children or some ethnic groups. For example, among the Japanese, the risk increases sharply if the waist size in men reaches 85 centimeters, and in women - 90 centimeters. Stroke. The risk of stroke is increased sevenfold.

5. Cancer.

A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that it also increases the chances of dying from cancer. respiratory failure and other reasons. After all, a large waist circumference indicates an excessive amount of fat around the organs. abdominal cavity. And this is usually associated with inflammation, high level cholesterol, diabetes risk and other problems.

The experiment by Eric J. Jacobs and his colleagues from the American Cancer Society in Atlanta involved 48.5 thousand men and 56.3 thousand women over the age of 50 years. During the study period (1997 to 2006), 9,315 men and 5,332 women from this group died.

Scientists were most surprised by the results among women. having no weight problems. It was in this category that the relationship between waist size and mortality risk was greatest. “If you're at the right weight for your height,” says Dr. Jacobs, “but your waist size is increasing and you're switching to larger size clothes, this is a warning sign that it’s time to start eating right and exercising more. Even a small reduction in waist size, an inch or two, can be quite beneficial."

By measuring your waist using a tape measure, you can determine whether you are at risk. The norm is 90 cm for men and 75 cm for women. Regarding overweight people, the conclusion of American scientists is this: extra 30 cm in men and 32 cm in women doubles the risk of death. As for women with normal weight, the research results are completely stunning. Every extra 10 cm in the waist increases the likelihood of acquiring a fatal disease by about 25%.

6. Cancer in hormonal-dependent organs (breast and prostate).

The accumulation of fat deposits around the waist over a lifetime is directly linked to an increased risk of breast cancer after menopause, British researchers have found. Statistical analysis showed that the rate of increase in skirt size between 25 and 55 years of age is a clear indicator of the risk of developing the disease later in life: increasing waist circumference by one size every ten years increases this probability by 33 percent, and by two sizes increases this probability by 77 percent. .

Studies show that women whose WHR index remains in the range of 0.7 have optimal estrogen levels and are less susceptible to diabetes. cardiovascular diseases and cancers in the genitals. Men with a WHR of approximately 0.9 have good potency. These men have a low risk of developing prostate cancer.

7. Severity of atherosclerosis (including hidden).

Waist-to-hip ratio may be a better predictor of subclinical atherosclerosis in postmenopausal women than body mass index (BMI) or waist circumference, Korean scientists have concluded in a new study. The results of the work are presented online in the journal Maturitas. Study author Dr. Hyun Jung Lee noted that it was not possible to identify even a trend towards a statistically significant relationship between the BMI of the participants and the likelihood of them having subclinical atherosclerosis. (Remember about “healthy fat people”?). The most revealing was the ratio between waist and hip circumference. The results obtained in this work suggest that waist-to-hip ratio is a more reliable anthropometric indicator for determining the presence of subclinical atherosclerosis in the postmenopausal period.

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Beauty is a relative concept. What seemed attractive in the last century can often become inappropriate or even cause a smile today.

How beauty standards have changed in different eras

Women's body standards change with the passage of time. And today this is happening much faster than in ancient times. IN different eras V different countries had their own ideal parameters of female beauty. Since ancient times, women have sought to please men and have made various sacrifices in pursuit of this ideal. Let's see how ideas about female beauty over time.

It is surprising that already in the Stone Age one can find evidence of the ideals of that time. Judging by the found figurines of ancient women called “Venuses”, in those days a large female body was considered beautiful, capable of bearing, giving birth to and feeding many children: large saggy breasts and belly, large hands and shoulders, huge hips. Venus of the Paleolithic era is big woman, mother of many children.

IN Ancient Egypt women achieved equality and could inherit the title of pharaoh on an equal basis with men. The characteristics of a beautiful woman in those days describe long-haired, slender, tall woman with tiny breasts, long legs, broad shoulders. Despite this, thinness was not as revered as developed physical strength.

IN Ancient Greece appetizing ones were valued rounded shapes, but the body is not flabby, but young and fit, short stature. Venus de Milo (Aphrodite) had the following parameters: height 1.64 m, chest 86 cm, hips 93 cm.

In the Middle Ages, religion dictated its standards: pale thinness, short stature, small breasts. And already in the Renaissance, curvaceous beauties, glorified by Rubens, came into fashion.

The Victorian era was marked for women by cinched corsets that emphasized the waist, a tendency towards fullness and rounded shapes. The figure resembled an hourglass.

With the advent of the 20th century came a period of emancipation. In the 1920s, androgyny in appearance came into fashion, women hid their waists and hid their breasts, and a boyish figure was valued. Women have started playing sports, there is a trend towards slimness, women are wearing short skirts and show off their slender legs.

From the 30s to the 50s of the twentieth century there was a period of Hollywood fashion, in which beautiful woman must have appetizing shapes, thin waist, lush breasts. Marilyn Monroe was considered a symbol of beauty among women of that time.

The ideal of the 60s of the last century was the model Twiggy, who brought miniskirts and short dresses. Thinness was valued long legs, slim body and small breasts. "Teenage Girl" - main style fashionable girls this time.

Through the efforts of Jane Fonda, Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer and others famous girls In the 80s, women began to take care of themselves much more, going to the gym, achieving the appearance of supermodels. A tall, fit girl with curvy figures was considered the standard of beauty.

A decade later, in the 90s, girls in the style of Kate Moss, symbolizing fragility, entered the fashion arena. unhealthy thinness with prominent cheekbones. At this time, cases of anorexia and drug addiction increased noticeably.

And finally, the era of our time, starting from the 2000s, presents ideal woman many requirements:

• she should be thin, without a hint of fullness;
• her thinness should be healthy and athletic;
• slender legs;
• lush breasts;
• flat tummy;
• round butt.

With development plastic surgery All large quantity women resort to her help to achieve the ideal.

Body types

Body type is a set of characteristics that describe a person’s constitution. The main characteristics are:

• structure of muscle tissue;
• structure of bone tissue;
• a number of biological features.

Physiologists divide people into three main types of constitution:

By determining your size and body type, you can find out your ideal weight and determine the most appropriate exercise and nutrition program.

Let's look at each type separately.

Ectomorph

Women of this type are usually thin, have thin bones, Long neck and limbs, flat chest And narrow shoulders. It is very difficult for them to gain weight and build muscle. Ectomorphs are often quite tall, thin long face, for which they are called lanky. Such women are energetic and graceful, they almost never have problems with being overweight.

Mesomorph

A woman with a classic proportional figure. She has well-developed muscles and minimal body fat. Such women often have a harmonious figure.

Endomorph

These women have heavy and large bones, large shoulders, rounded shapes and broad chests, arms and legs are slightly shorter than other types, and height is shorter. These ladies are very hardy and strong, but not flexible, they have a large number of subcutaneous fat, weak limbs with large fat deposits. No matter how much people of this type starve, they are more likely to become simply hungry endomorphs, but will not become like the other two types.

Determining the parameters of an ideal figure for each body type (table)

There are few women who would definitely belong to any pure type physique. Basically, they contain signs of each type, but the quantity of some prevails, so it is possible to describe the ideal proportions for women in whom one or another body type prevails by taking measurements.

Table of the ideal figure for each type of woman

Thus, before adjusting your figure to the “ideal” parameters, you must first determine the type of your constitution. Each type has its own physiological characteristics, without taking into account which can greatly harm your health, and the desired parameters cannot be achieved.

The ratio of height and leg length

We have already figured out how to determine your type of constitution based on visual features appearance. But this is often difficult to do, as women’s appearance sometimes contains characteristic features several types or a woman simply cannot objectively assess her external data. How can you find out your type of constitution objectively?

This can be done by taking simple measurements of your height and leg length. There are some objective relationships between these parameters in women. Legs can be called short if they are less than ½ of her height in length. To measure the length of the legs, the count must be taken from the tuberosity of the hip bone to the floor.

For women of mesomorphic and endomorphic type constitution normal height The range is considered to be from 166 to 170 cm.

It is believed that perfect length legs for each type of constitution is as follows:

• Ectomorphic type: legs are 2-4 cm more than ½ the woman’s height;
• Mesomorphic type: legs 4-6 cm more than ½ height;
• Endomorphic type: legs 6-9 cm longer than ½ height

If your performance does not match the ideal, do not be upset. Exists by everyone known method To make your legs visually longer is heels.

Ideal proportion of weight and height

Many women strive to lose weight, but not everyone can objectively assess their body and, in pursuit of ideal parameters, they harm their health and look disproportionate.

On the other hand, obesity and excess weight also greatly harm a woman’s health and lead to premature aging and interfere with a full life. Fat people It is more difficult to adapt to social life; they very often experience psychological problems.

Therefore, it is extremely important to have knowledge about the range of your own normal weight. These limits depend on many factors, not only on the number of years and height, as many believe.

Previously, we identified the main features for women of three body types. For precise definition A woman's normal weight range needs to use this knowledge, because excess weight is not in all cases determined by the amount of excess fatty tissue in the body. And if you consider that without the required amount of fat, the body is deprived of the functions it needs, then attempts to lose weight without knowing your constitution can end in failure.

The normal amount of fat in a man's body is 1/20, and in a woman's body 1/16 of body weight. Approximately 75% of fat is subcutaneous. It protects against bruises and protects against cold. Fat inside the body helps keep organs in the right place and prevents them from moving and shaking too much. Oddly enough, fat is a source of energy that our body needs as a reserve reserve.

Let's consider very good way determine your proper weight, using knowledge about the type of your constitution, having studied the table below.

First, let's calculate your actual weight per 1 centimeter of height using the formula:

weight per 1 centimeter of height = total body weight (in grams) / height (in centimeters). Having received a certain number, compare it with the recommended one in the table:

It is normal that weight tends to increase over time, given the same height, a woman in her years should weigh more than in her youth.

Even professionals use such tables. But it must be taken into account that the data may have slightly different meanings for people with different biological characteristics.

Ideal parameters of a female figure: is it worth striving for them?

For a very long time, since antiquity, women have always had a certain standard of beauty that everyone aspired to and it was happiness to be born in accordance with them.

As we were able to show, there are a large number of ways to find out the ideal relationship between the parameters of the female body than in currently Many girls do this in pursuit of an ideal body.

And now we will tell you the truth...

Of course, for many it is no secret what we want to tell you about, but nevertheless, if everyone followed this simple fact, then there would be much more girls satisfied with their appearance and receiving many compliments.

The point is that the point is perfect body consists of a combination of factors that can be combined under one broad concept “lifestyle”. This includes not only nutrition and physical training, but also many other things that affect your well-being and, as a result, your figure.

• regular exercise ( Gym, running on outdoors, swimming, cycling, winter sports and many others);
• proper nutrition (a balanced diet that includes all the microelements the body needs);
• absence bad habits(quit smoking, eliminate alcohol - all this can have a very negative effect on your figure too);
• healthy sleep (sleep directly affects many aspects of metabolism);
• work and rest schedule (do not overwork, staying in one position for a long time is detrimental to the body, rest more often, give preference to active recreation).

In the following video you can familiarize yourself with special tests that will help determine whether you have an ideal figure:

Every woman is good in her own way; moreover, some women simply cannot achieve full compliance with these parameters, since each of them is individual. But with the desire and due diligence and perseverance, absolutely everyone, no matter what constitution she has, can emphasize all her merits in the best possible way.

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