There are many theories of why this is (stereotypically and generally) true. One is that the small waist gives the allure of a curvy figure, whether the rest of you actually fits the category of "curvy" or not. Another is that it symbolizes good health--namely, reproductive health. A small waist may give the impression of wider hips, perfect for popping out some offspring. No, men haven't changed since caveman times.
Even the elite and educated men are in on it. A Harvard study showed that it may not specifically be the circumference of a woman's waist, but the waist-to-hip ratio of the woman's body. Basically, it's how many less inches around your waist is than your hips, or vice versa.
But this is nothing new.
In history class, we learn about how back in Victorian times, the bigger the woman was (still with a small waist, cinched in with a corset), the richer her husband must have been. This is still true in some cultures today. And I'm sure you've noticed how the Western world has suddenly taken "acceptance" of "curvaceous" women. Yes, I know, in reality these women are still a fraction of the size of most "real women" in the world, but it's a start!
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| Halle Berry |
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The point is, men like it, women like it, so here's how to get it:
1. FIRST do 15-20 minutes cardio to get your heart rate up
2. Then, Workout your abs! Crunches, hanging leg raises, bicycles, etc. Work them to exhaustion and don't forget your obliques!
*While your heart rate is up, your body will then send a message through your blood to give you some extra help/fat burning in whatever area you are working on. I know it seems too easy! But it's not a magic pill, you still gotta work at it. But the extra cardio right before your normal ab routine will definitely help you see results.
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