DAVID KIRSCH IN A NEW YORK MINUTE

In my last post, I gave you more than one good reason to stop wearing pants with an adjustable waist. Keeping your gut in check could save your life. It’s one of the reasons I created my new Abs & Arms book.

Whether your goal is to get back into your skinny jeans or to attain enviable washboard abs, one of the questions I’m often asked is: What is the ideal waist size?

It’s all about achieving symmetry. Regardless of your body type, there is a metric for you – be it the Waist-Hip Ratio or Chest-Waist Ratio – that will help you gauge your progress better than the traditional scale. After all, it’s not how much you weigh it’s where you carry your weight that matters most. Take a measurement once a week and work toward the established goal.

For women: A slim waist and a curvy physique

Attaining a slim waist and proportionately wider hips is one of the most attractive features you can possess!

Measurement: Waist-to-Hip-Ratio

(waist circumference in inches ÷ hip circumference in inches)

Goal: ratio under 0.8

For guys: A broad chest, tapering down to a trim waist

If you’re going for that Brad Pitt-esque torso, you should be aiming for upper body shaped like an upside-down triangle. The base of the triangle is the chest and shoulders, and the tip is the abdomen.

Measurement: Chest-to-Waist-Ratio

(chest circumference in inches – waist circumference in inches)

Goal: 10

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