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What sport gives you the best body?

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Namila · 07/01/2018 13:47

Hi all,

I reckon this is a frivolous thread and most likely already discussed in the past, BUT let's indulge Smile

What type of exercise shapes the female body in the most attractive way in your opinion?

Looking at some female athletes, I love the look of yoga/pilates teachers and ballerinas, with long and lean muscles and graceful bodies.

What do you think?

Thank you for your comments!

OP posts:
GreenFingeredGardener7 · 11/01/2018 22:00

Ballerinas = no tits.
I mean, I don't care. But most men I know would think that was not ideal.

Ridiculous comment. Why should women care so much about what men think? Anyway, most men would be frothing to date a ballerina if they could. Models don’t have large busts either, and I don’t think they are often hard up for dates Confused

HevvaSoBored · 11/01/2018 21:57

I've just done some yoga for the first time in 10 years and I haven't noticed any difference at all AngrySadEnvy

Thisnamechanger · 11/01/2018 21:57

Acrobatics. Lean and strong.

PanGalaticGargleBlaster · 11/01/2018 21:56

AhWoof

Snap!

PanGalaticGargleBlaster · 11/01/2018 21:56

Rock climbing

AhWoof · 11/01/2018 21:54

Climbing!

Yazoop · 11/01/2018 21:53

both yoga and pilates seem to lengthen and tone your own natural body shape, rather than transforming you into a certain type of body shape - e.g. you can tell a body builder or a cross fitter or a serious swimmer - not a bad thing at all, but I like that yoga and pilates make you the "best you" (I know I sound like a very cheesy wellness guru). Plus yoga seems to keep people young, old yogis tend to look fabulous!

Also: heptathletes are always babes. I think I'll ban my DP from watching the next summer olympics Grin

Bluntness100 · 11/01/2018 21:52

To prove my point on Male swimmers I give you mark foster,,and not for gratuitous ogling, oh no

What sport gives you the best body?
Helspopje · 11/01/2018 21:51

Weightlifting

Undercoverbanana · 11/01/2018 21:49

Tennis is considered the ultimate all-body sport, I believe.

halfwitpicker · 11/01/2018 21:47

What's a bubble bum?

Like super round?

Undercoverbanana · 11/01/2018 21:47

Cross training - running, swimming, cycling, weights.

halfwitpicker · 11/01/2018 21:47

Male gymnasts.

OMG.

KatharinaRosalie · 11/01/2018 21:45

Weightlifting

ivytable · 11/01/2018 21:43

Running

Bluntness100 · 11/01/2018 21:38

For men, swimming,

For women I'd say weight lifting, not body building, but weights which make you lean, think Chloe Madley.

Strongbeatsskinny · 11/01/2018 21:34

Weight lifting you can sculpt your body if you’re wanting a shapely bottom then building muscle will perk up a flat bum. Instead of twigs for arms and legs heavy lifting will create better shape and give tone as most call it too. Women will NOT bulk up by lifting heavy weights.

Luxembourgmama · 10/01/2018 12:40

CrossFit I was in amazing shape when I did it but I was injured so often I had to quit.

Leilaniiii · 10/01/2018 07:26

I would say ballet, but then it gives you deformed feet. So yoga. Funnily enough, walking to my yoga class yesterday there was this young thing in front of me walking along in her yoga pants with her yoga mat and her hair in a ponytail and a proper ‘bubble bum’ or whatever you call it. Firm and round. With tight thighs. She looked like she had the perfect figure.

When I passed her at reception and saw her face I saw that she was at least 60 years old. Probably nearer to 70 (not unusual for my gym).

So yes, yoga 😁 🧘‍♀️

Dauphinois · 10/01/2018 07:17

I always think the dancers on Strictly look amazing - toned but not skinny or bulky.

So I'd say Dance.

AuntieStella · 10/01/2018 07:15

My preference would be divers, rowers and distance runners. It seems I like the lean look

HalleLouja · 10/01/2018 07:00

When I volunteered at an athletic event the decathletes were to die for. Just looked amazing.

BonnieF · 08/01/2018 19:53

Swimming, without question. Swimmers have broad shoulders, long limbs, slim hips and perfectly symmetrical musculature.

Male tennis players look great, but many of the women, including Serena, don't look or move like thoroughbred athletes.

splatattack · 08/01/2018 19:44

Volleyball players? Wink

numbereightyone · 08/01/2018 19:37

Rowing.

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