The best way to lose weight for your body shape revealed – from hour-glass to apple
AS we move into our third month in lockdown, many of us will be feeling the result of a few too many trips to the fridge.
And some of us may even be fearing the so-called "Quarantine 15" - what some people have dubbed the weight gain likely to be caused from weeks of self-isolation during the coronavirus pandemic.
However, top fitness coach and weight loss mindset specialist Jenna Rigby, reveals that there's one easy way to get back in shape - and that's by knowing your body type.
She says that by simply adapting your workouts for your body type, this can speed up weight loss and make you love the skin that you're in.
Jenna, who has teamed up with advice website , said: "Our bodies come in all different shapes and sizes, and it’s important to understand our own individual type in order to highlight our best bits.
"Remember that the purpose of exercise is to burn fat and build muscle.
"Exercising will enhance your body shape and, in some way, change its appearance, but it’s possible your body shape won’t change."
Here, the GlamFIT Studios coach takes us through her recommended exercises for each body type, to enhance your figure and boost weight loss...
1. Rectangle (a.k.a. Banana)
A rectangle is a straight up and down body type where your measurements are usually the same in all areas.
Women with this body type often strive to create curves that don’t naturally occur.
3. Barry's Bootcamp
Each of their Instagram live classes are a quick-fire combination of body weight training, cardio and intense aerobic exercise that keeps the heart rate elevated, meaning you burn more calories.
4. Peloton
The Peloton fitness app is jam-packed with easy-to-follow and high-quality fitness videos. Their classes included yoga, strength, meditation, cardio and bootcamp classes.
5. Pilates PT
Award winning pilates instructor and founder of 'The Pilates PT Method' is live streaming her high demand .
3. Inverted Triangle (a.k.a. Apple)
If your shoulders and bust are larger than your relatively narrow hips, you have what’s known as an inverted triangle and are often seen as 'top heavy'.
Source: NHS
To conclude, Jenna says: "It’s important to remember with any body type, cardio and fat-burning activities will always help enhance your figure and get your body type looking its best.
"Keep your workouts initially focusing on the full body and then move onto enhancing your best features three-six months into a routine.
"Toning is not about losing your best features it’s all about embracing and showing them off."