Instructions on how to measure your waist correctly

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Waist circumference needs to be measured properly for accurate results. Waist circumference not only helps in choosing the right clothing size, but also determines the risk of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.

1. How to measure your waist correctly


To measure your waist (waist circumference), you need to use a tape measure. Waist measurement is done based on the following steps:
Place the tip of the tape measure at the top of the hip bone, then wrap the tape measure around the waist, at the level of the navel. Make sure the tape measure is not too tight and straight even at the back. You must not hold your breath during the measurement. Check the measurement on the tape measure immediately after exhaling.

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2. How much waist is beautiful?


To ensure a healthy body, you should maintain a waist circumference of less than 100cm for men and less than 90cm for women. If your waist size is larger than the standard, you should ask your doctor for advice on what to do to maintain a healthy waistline, including losing weight.
You can't reduce your waist and other body parts, but you can reduce the excess fat around. Abdominal crunches can help strengthen abs, but to reduce waist size, you should combine eating fewer calories and burning more energy through exercise.

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Giảm cân giúp bạn có vòng eo cân đối

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Reference source: webmd.com
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