Ideal Female Body Measurements

According to the vast majority of modeling agencies in the U.S., the ideal body measurements for a female model are 34-24-34 (bust-waist-hip), standing 5'8" tall and 140 pounds. The ideal body shape is one with a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.7 inches (waist circumference divided by hip circumference).

Are you happy with your body?

As a personal trainer, I will be the first to tell you that it is simply not fair (or healthy) to compare yourself to others (or models for that matter), as we all face our own unique challenges and have very different genetic make-ups. So what if you don't have ideal body measurements.

It is fair, however, to compare yourself with your own potential.

Are You Living Up To Your Potential?

You don't need a model's body to have your own ideal measurements and ideal body proportions. There are several things you can do, starting right now, to permanently change the shape and composition of your body.

Get involved in a deliberate fitness training program. Besides creating an environment which burns more calories, lifting weights builds and sculpts beautiful lean muscle. No, not big, bulky guy-muscles. Your ideal body measurements will include lean, shapely, sexy muscle that gives your body definition.

Perform cardiovascular exercises on a regular basis. Cardio is great for the heart and lungs, and it is the second most productive means of burning calories and attaining your ideal body shape (just behind resistance training). If you want to get lean and mean, you've got to do your cardio. See the best cardio workout.

Eat smart. To attain your ideal female body measurements, you must supply your body with the nutrients it needs while consuming fewer calories than you are burning. See quick weight loss tips.

You don't have to be a model to feel good about the way you look. Your ideal body proportions and ideal measurements are within your grasp.

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