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Your Body Shape and Fat Distribution
by Mandy Gibbons
 Have
you ever heard your friends or family members say: "I have got mom's
thighs and butt", or "I have got dad's belly" etc? Genetics does play
a part in fat distribution but there are also other factors involved
as well such as gender and race etc. I want to go through a few areas
with you briefly to offer you a greater understanding of "fat, it's
distribution and the way it effects our health and fitness.
Gender and Body Shape
The android shape is more common among men where the gynoid is more
common among women that are (pre-menopausal). Recently, when watching
the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, I noticed that the body shapes of the
athletes differed from country to country. Normally I wouldn't take
much notice of this but with so many people from so many countries
gathering in the one place I thought I might use this to do "some"
research - that is in between yelling "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, oi,
oi, oi!" I think it is truly amazing how the environment, genetics
and various other factors can affect our body shapes.
What Each "Shape" Represents
The android tends to store body fat around the tummy and upper body.
The gynoid shape is known for fat storage around the hips, bottom
and upper thighs. The Ovoid is more of a all-over general coverage
of bodyfat.The andriod type storage of body fat is considered to be
more harmfull.
Visceral Fat
This type of fat tends to store around the internal organs of the
body. It is more common in people suffering from obesity than someone
who has a low percentage of body fat, however genetics may also have
some affect on it as well. As you can imagine, this type of fat storage
is of great concern. Large amounts of body fat around the abdominal
area is more commonly listed for visceral fat.
Manually Measure Your Body Fat Distribution
Now don't go freaking out if you measure in the "definite risk". This
table is to give an idea of fat distribution and how it relates to
health risks. However the best thing to do if you are concerned is
to visit your doctor. The following measurements are in cms. Use a
tape measure to record your waist circumference where your naval is
located.
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Women |
Women |
Men |
Men |
| Type of Measurement |
Possible Risk |
Definite Risk |
Possible Risk |
Definite Risk |
| Waist Circumference |
85 cm |
90cm |
95cm |
100cm |
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Persons who are of good health, suspect of their health or are aware
of any conditions, physical deficiencies or diseases should always
consult a physician before undertaking any eating or exercise program.
Mandy Gibbons, Virtual Fitness Trainer, www.virtualfitnesstrainer.com.au
and www.virtualfitnesstrainer.com disclaims any liability or loss
in connection with the above program or advice given in this article.
This article was written by: Mandy Gibbons 2001 Personal Fitness
Trainer & Consultant VIRTUAL FITNESS TRAINER "Make your Health and
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