Everyone naturally has a body type or shape -- Hourglass, Spoon, Ruler or Cone. To achieve a leaner, more toned and better proportioned body, you must recognize what you were born with and adjust your exercise plan accordingly.

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You Are a Spoon
Spoons typically have sleek upper bodies and have the best-looking arms of any of the body types. But, because their upper bodies are considerably weaker and smaller in girth than other body types, they're at greater risk for osteoporosis there too. The flip side is that most Spoons, because of their muscle mass and weight below, are less likely to develop osteoporosis in their hips and lower limbs. Spoons typically have excellent flexibility and are good with sports or movements that require lower-body strength and coordination. Ballet dancers, tap dancers and ballroom dancers are good examples of in-shape Spoons. They also typically shy away from sports that require upper-body strength because of their weaker upper bodies.

I came out as a spoon but am not at all I would have said a bowl

I dont think this is right!

You Are a Ruler

Rulers are fortunate in the sense that if they're not overweight, they do not have to work out as often as the other body types. Losing weight or mass requires frequent exercise; changing your shape does not. The typical Ruler needs to work out no more than three days per week to change her body. But she needs to exercise intensely, really taxing the muscles. Because the Ruler's workout is typically more anaerobic than aerobic, more rest is required between these intense workouts. Rulers make the best joggers and long-distance runners because of the way their mass is distributed over their frames. They simply put less stress on their joints. They also excel in any movements or sports that require long and sustained aerobic actions. Have you ever seen a world-class Cone, Spoon or Hourglass long-distance runner or swimmer? Of course not, and now you know why. On the other hand, because it is more difficult for Rulers to build mass, you don't see professional Ruler bodybuilders. Often, because of their poor hamstring flexibility and weak lower abs, Rulers experience lower back pain. As they age, their bones and joints are more susceptible to osteoporosis and bone fractures than other body types. Because Rulers need to work extra hard to build muscle mass, it's vital that they do not allow that muscle mass to fade. In fact, Rulers generally have no problem losing mass throughout their upper and lower bodies (unlike Hourglasses, who need to work hard at it).

The Wrong shape!

the answer it came out for me didnt seem right either.

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i was a ruler too smilez, umm i dont think so unless ive got a few protractors added to it.

Spoon too

You Are a Cone
Cones carry a lot of weight and mass in their upper back and chest. Their arms are usually large as well and have excess fat, especially on the backs of the arms (triceps). Their stomachs usually protrude, an unwanted natural tendency that is especially noticeable. As they grow older, their posture seems to worsen unless they strengthen their abdominals and increase their hamstring flexibility. Movements or sports that require upper-body power and speed -- such as racket sports and track events including the javelin throw, discus and shot put -- come easily to most Cones. Any sport that requires quick and short movements and requires upper-body strength is agreeable to Cones, whereas jogging or running for long distances can be very uncomfortable. I find that most Cone women are very self-conscious of people leering at their upper bodies when they do any kind of impact sports or activities. Male Cones who frequent the gym look very out of proportion. Most need to switch from heavy weights to much lighter ones when they work out and focus more on their lower bodies. Cones who exercise rarely develop osteoporosis in their upper bodies, but because they are more susceptible to lower-body injuries, especially hip fractures, it's important to strengthen and add some mass to their lower bodies as a preventative measure. Most important to protect is the upper and lower back. This can be accomplished through weight loss on top and lots of stretching and abdominal exercises.

You Are an Hourglass

I wish! I certainly do not go in in the middle! am more like a bulging in the middle ruler or brick