The Apple Body Shape refers to one of the Four Female body shapes. From Body Shape Analysis it's clear that this would be a woman who generally carries most her body fat in the abdominal region.


A woman with an Apple Body Shape will usually have a Large circumference to her mid section as oppose to her lower body which is commonly smaller, thus giving her an apple shaped appearance.


Overweight Apples pose more of a health risk to themselves than those with a Pear Body Shape. This is due to Visceral fat That the Apple Body Shape is prone to.

This is fat which surrounds vital internal organs such as the kidneys and the liver. “Beer Bellies” as they are commonly known are as a result of this type of fat.

Health Concerns for Apple Body Shapes

This development occurs with a build up of visceral fat within the ab muscles which puts pressure on the outer walls of the abdomen resulting in the Belly being forced outward.

Visceral Fat differs from subcutaneous fat which is fat that lies between muscle and your outer skin. This fat jiggles.


Visceral Fat is associated with insulin resistance which gives rises to coronary disease, diabetes, heart disease high cholesterol and an increase in triglyceride levels. Commonly ,the higher the waist to hip ratio, the higher the risk one is to developing these problems.

Why do I need to know my Body Shape?

Identifying your Body Shape before you plan on undertaking a Fat Loss regime can be beneficial in many ways.

Body shape analysis can bring to your attention aspects of Dieting, Exercise and Lifestyle which can all work together to make your Fat burning workout plan and Fat burning diets more effective when working toward your goal of having a Beautiful Body Shape.

Information for Apple Shaped Bodies

 

As we spoke about already, if your body is apple shaped, with a high Waist-to-Hip-Ratio (WHR) you are susceptible one or more of whole host of serious health implications.

Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, breast and endometrial cancer just to name a few. It is clear no why it is so important for you to keep down your weight throught your life.




The ideal Apple Shape diet proportion would be:


 

Carbs -- As with all Fat Loss Diets the Carbohydrate intake should be based on Low-Moderate G.I foods. i.e. Carbs that release energy slowly as oppose to rapidly which can result in Fat Gain due to surplus energy from these foods.


Low-Moderate G.I Carbs: whole grains, brown rice, Vegetables, and fruit)


Protein -- All Proteins consumed should be lean and very low in fat. For example, skinless chicken\turkey breasts, eggs, tuna in brine, lean steak.


Fats -- Extra Virgin Olive Oil should make most of the Healthy Fat in the Diet.

Fat can help maintain healthy hair and skin, protects vital organs, keeps your body insulated, and provides a sense of fullness after meals. This of course can help make meal number restrictions when dieting more tolerable.




30 mins to an hour of low to moderate body toning exercises 3-5 times per week.

The individual with the Apple Shaped Body should be concerned with developing osteoporosis so a low impact exercise like Cross Training and Swimming should be chosen as opposed to high impact Cardio such as Running and Skipping.