I'm a pear, what workouts would best benefit me?

Heavy compound strength training.

Squats, Deadlifts, Rows, Etc.

Rigger

Heavy compound strength training.

Squats, Deadlifts, Rows, Etc.

Rigger

Good for targeting those muscles, but I'm getting from the OP that she's trying to specifically reduce those areas, in which case any exercise is as effective as another.

Im pear shaped too---my workouts included turbofire (which I love), les mills combat and workouts from fitness blender. Usually I did some sort of cardio everyday and weights three times a week. Usually my workouts last anywhere from 1hr - 1 1/2 hrs, I work my upperbody more than lower when it comes to weights (and it helps create a balance and draws more attention to my upper body). Squats, dead lifts, lunges are all good and yes I use weights with those too.

If you are unsure about workouts---check out fitness blender---its free and they guides available (I did there beginners version as a place to start and when from there). The husband and wife team provide very good descriptions for their workouts and they have over two hundred available. If I would have known about their website sooner---I would have never purchased any workout dvds---

Pears are often good with melted cheese or whip cream. I like pears sliced with whip cream with a little green jello powder mixed in.

Heavy compound strength training.

Squats, Deadlifts, Rows, Etc.

Rigger

I agree. Coming from a fellow pear I found that lifting heavy has reduced my overall body fat which has in return helped with my trouble areas (thighs and booty). A former cardio bunny I'm certain that 8 months of heavy lifting has done more wonders for my body than the 2 years I spent doing 10 hours of cardio a week.

I'm a pear.
I honestly didn't take my body shape into consideration at all when I started eating less and moving more. I did lots of circuit training and body weight training, and now I mostly run and lift heavy.

As others have mentioned, you can't spot reduce fat. All you can do is continue to lose weight, and the fat will come off where it wants to. However, resistance training will help you retain your lean body mass, which will definitely affect your overall body composition and give you a leaner look. My hips, butt, and thighs are still somewhat large in comparison to the rest of my body, but they have slimmed down considerably over time.

Heavy compound strength training.

Squats, Deadlifts, Rows, Etc.

Rigger

This, if you're looking to build muscle.

If you're looking to lose fat from a particular area you'll have to make peace with the fact that there is no way to target *where* you lose fat, just how much.

She's not going to build muscle eating at a deficit.

What you will do OP, if retain the muscle you already have if you lift. Why does this matter? Lots of people get to their goal weight and don't like how they look and are confused about why - it's because they have a higher body fat percent. Lifting will help you retain muscle, so you're losing less of it and more fat. Meaning less giggle and a firmer appearance.

Cardio and walking are great, but as time passes, if you aren't seeing the results you want, pick up the bar.

Calorie deficit and any exercise that you can commit to doing consistently and enjoy will be what works best for you. :flowerforyou:

I've gotta say, though, that a progressive lifting program can do wonders for a body. Try to incorporate some strength training (and lift heavy, no pink weights) and you'll notice a difference.

I'm a female pear as well. In college I wore size 10 bottoms, size 4/6 tops, ugh. I build muscle very easily, and unfortunately that has its own problems for women, depending on the body shape you want.

The most important thing for my overall body shape has been upper body strength training. It makes me look more balanced and draws attention away from my "problem" areas. I love having big biceps and shoulder muscles, which makes my hips look more proportional.

Strength training won't help much with fat loss, though. For cardio, I like rowing, because it targets my weaker muscles (upper body) as well as increasing heart rate for fat loss. I used to do a ton of biking/hiking/skiing/running, which helps with weight maintenance BUT my thighs/calves are bulkier as a result which overall doesn't contribute to the body shape I want. I still do that stuff, but am more likely to keep the incline/speed low and go for longer periods to try to reduce the creation of excess muscle in those areas.

When you get advice from men on this topic, they tend to not understand that most women don't want bulky thighs, regardless of whether that bulk is from muscle or from fat. I'd stay away from squats and other targeted legwork, which will INCREASE the size of your legs. But again - it depends on your goals.

Hope that helps.

Heavy compound strength training.

Squats, Deadlifts, Rows, Etc.

Rigger

This, if you're looking to build muscle.

If you're looking to lose fat from a particular area you'll have to make peace with the fact that there is no way to target *where* you lose fat, just how much.

She's not going to build muscle eating at a deficit.

What you will do OP, if retain the muscle you already have if you lift. Why does this matter? Lots of people get to their goal weight and don't like how they look and are confused about why - it's because they have a higher body fat percent. Lifting will help you retain muscle, so you're losing less of it and more fat. Meaning less giggle and a firmer appearance.

Cardio and walking are great, but as time passes, if you aren't seeing the results you want, pick up the bar.

^so much this. I'm not sure what shape I was before but it probably wasn't a geometric one. Now, I'm much happier. Sustainable weight loss, heavy lifting, and good amount of protein ftw.