Everything about Waist totally explained
The
waist is the part of the
abdomen between the
bellybutton and
breasts. On proportionate people, the waist is the narrowest part of the
torso.
Waistline refers to the horizontal line where the waist is narrowest, or to the general appearance of the waist. People who
diet are often said to be trying to "improve" their waistline.
Women tend to have narrower waists than
men.
Fashion
The
waistline of clothing generally corresponds to the human waist.
Traditionally
belts are worn around the waist.
Jewelry, such as a
belly chain, may be worn around the waist.
Waist-hip ratio
Waist-hip ratio is the ratio of the circumference of the waist to that of the
hips. It measures the proportion by which
fat is distributed around the
torso.
A waist-hip ratio of 0.7 for women and 0.9 for men have been shown to correlate strongly with general
health and
fertility.
Hip and buttock padding is used by some males who
cross-dress as females to increase the apparent size of the
hips and
buttocks to resemble those of a female.
Waist measurement
The size of a person’s waist or waist
circumference, indicates abdominal
obesity. Excess abdominal fat is a risk factor for developing heart disease and other obesity related diseases. The National, Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (
NHLBI) classify the risk of obesity related diseases as high if: men have a waist circumference greater than, and women have a waist circumference greater than .
A study published in The European Heart Journal April 2007 showed waist
circumference and
waist-hip ratio were predictors of cardiovascular events.
Waist reduction and training
According to a study, women waistlines have grown by in the last 10 years from an average of to inches due to sedentary lifestyle.
Waist reduction or
waist training refers to the act of wearing a
corset or other constricting
garment to reduce or alter the waistline. The four
floating ribs may be permanently compressed or moved by such garments. A
girdle may also be used to alter the appearance of the waist and inhibits one's ability to breathe well.
Waist reduction may be used simply to reduce the width of the waist. This change can be permanent or temporary.
Waist training may be used to achieve a certain permanent waist shape, such as a
pipe-stem waist.
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