Beautiful women's legs: a part of the body adored by men

Women's legs delight and attract attention. Men look at the owners of slender legs with adoration, and women - with longing and envy. Each era imposes its own standards of beauty on us. These parameters have changed at different times. This concerned the female figure, height, and, of course, the length and shape of the legs.

The standard of female legs in ancient times

If we turn to very ancient times, the beauty standards of that time differed strikingly from modern ones. Primitive men were most likely attracted to strong women who could bear and protect offspring, since survival was an important task of that period. It’s unlikely that such a beauty’s legs were long and slender. It was possible to captivate a primitive man with muscular and powerful legs.

But the further progress progressed, and the more people moved away from nature, the more the idea of ​​what beautiful women’s legs should look like changed.

Egypt can easily be considered a trendsetter in the ancient world. Due to the fact that elements of matriarchy were preserved in Egypt for a long time: a woman was not just a full member of society, but could even manage it. It is not surprising that this country was able to develop a cult of female beauty and strength.

Let us turn our attention to the images of Cleopatra and Nefertiti that have survived to this day. The well-groomed appearance of these women can still be envied today. The first conscious ideas about the beauty of women's legs appeared in Ancient Egypt. Smooth, tanned legs with soft and silky skin were valued. Women paid special attention to care. They used oils, herbs, and natural fats to regularly moisturize their feet.

In the ancient period, the standard of beauty changed slightly: strong and proportionally developed legs were considered ideal. Ancient Greek women had to exercise regularly to meet standards. During this period, “cosmetologists” appeared - people involved in the selection of products to give the legs the proper appearance and eliminate flaws.

Representatives of Ancient Rome also actively engaged in gymnastics to keep their legs in good shape. The fashionable trend of that time was to have not just elastic legs, but perfectly smooth and white ones. Aristocratic Roman women were helped in this by milk baths and regular visits to thermal baths. The topic of foot care for Roman women acquired special significance.

During the Middle Ages, the standard of beauty changed completely. Sensuality and frankness were replaced by faith, strict morality, patriarchy came into full force with its desire to control women. The men were forced to wear long clothes that hid almost the entire body. Paleness and slenderness were valued as a sign of preference for spiritual life over earthly life. A long and narrow foot was considered the standard. Shoes with elongated toes appeared in fashion to emphasize and artificially increase the length of the foot.

Later, views on the beauty of women's legs changed one after another within the same era. The 20th century made its own adjustments: what was previously hidden under layers of clothing began to be exposed. The length of the skirts was gradually shortened, introducing shock and quiet horror to conservatives who still protected the previous standards.

A woman becomes equal to a man, her social status changes and a new item appears in the wardrobe - trousers. Thanks to the change to trouser and practical clothes, a “boyish” style is coming into fashion. Ideal parameters are 90-60-60, tall and thin, long legs.

Only in the 21st century, skinny beauties were replaced by owners of curvy and elastic hips. A healthy lifestyle and regular exercise are in fashion. Cosmetology and surgery are developing to help women of the modern generation keep their legs in excellent shape, despite their initial parameters. A woman has many tools at her disposal that can make her legs slim and well-groomed. Our ancestors could not even dream of such an arsenal.

The cavalry rejoices

If in many countries bow legs are a reason for cruel jokes, then in Japan and China they are not considered a flaw. Until recently, no attention was paid to the length and shape of the legs. They only cared about the miniature size of the feet. Today, Asian girls may dream of long legs like Victoria's Secret Angels, but they certainly don't worry about the shape of their shins. By the way, they also came up with a classification for the curvature of the legs. Those in which the centers of the femoral head, knee joint and foot are on the same line are considered straight. Next come the curved “wheel” ones - here everything is clear and without explanation. Then - legs that look like the letter X.

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They become this way because the bones are strongly curved - when the hips are closed, the ankles diverge to the sides. Finally, legs with false curvature. In this case, it is not the bones that are to blame, but the soft tissues. Distributed in a way that is not the most aesthetically pleasing, they create the illusion of unevenness. What solution? If it is the bones that are bent, then surgery is the only option. In cases where soft tissue is to blame, implants will help. For those who have problems in their calves, hitting the gym is a good idea. Thanks to training, it is easy to build muscle in your lower legs so that your legs look straighter. Do you want an instant effect? To do this, they came up with silicone pads that are glued to the body. All you have to do is attach them to your legs before you get dressed. Finding them is not difficult - just type a query on Google.

The most beautiful legs in Hollywood2

Let's look at the representatives of the starry sky. Well, anyone, they certainly have enormous access to products that keep their legs in perfect condition. It’s simply impossible to take your eyes off these legs. Men are drooling, and ordinary women dream of getting closer to such a high bar.

So, the most beautiful female legs belong to the delightful Jennifer Aniston, by the way, recognized as the most beautiful woman in the world. Her legs are simply perfect, and Aniston herself has a lot to do with this. She made her legs look like this through regular and grueling physical exercise. The result is beyond praise.

Next comes Cameron Diaz, an equally hard worker and sports lover. By the way, the star does not hide this and regularly shares her secrets of a slim figure.

This list cannot be complete without Jennifer Lopez, the owner of a wonderful butt. Everyone knows that to achieve such volumes, Jennifer resorted to the help of plastic surgeons and later insured her newly created forms for a round sum. But Jennifer continues to work hard at sports and will give odds to many young stars. By the way, she is 49 years old. Quite, not bad.

Shy Jessica Alba's perfect legs bring her to our list. Although the star does not like to open them, but prefers dresses and skirts below the knee, such beauty cannot be hidden.

The star of the youth series “The Vampire Diaries” Nina Dobrev not only has a thin waist, but also beautiful long legs. Before her acting career, the girl dreamed of being a gymnast and actively developed herself in this field. What kind of gymnast can have bad legs?

Alessandra Ambrosio is simply incomparable. Slender and tanned legs leave no one indifferent. By the way, Alessandra, like Cameron Diaz, does not hide anything from her fans and always shares her beauty secrets.

This list also includes: Angelina Jolie, Victoria Beckham, model Gisele Bündchen, Rihanna, Megan Fox and many others. This rating can be continued endlessly.

Indeed, modern capabilities allow us to work wonders. But as can be seen from the examples, almost all the star owners of slender and beautiful legs made them so themselves. Constant and sometimes grueling training helps achieve stunning results. Conclusion: beautiful women's legs are not always inherited. Good news, isn't it?

Refined waist that attracts men

As you know, many men love slender girls who can boast of a thin waist.

The table below will help you find out whether you are the lucky owner of a wasp waist.

Again, we are talking about averages based on social surveys. There are men who are not delighted with sophisticated forms, but on the contrary, they love ladies with curvy figures.

Length4

The ideal leg length is individual and is calculated based on height and body proportions. A few centimeters are added to half the height, which depend on the type of bone:

• with wide bones, 2-4 centimeters are added to half the height. In other words, legs make up 51-53% of total height;
• with normal bone, it is necessary to add 4-6 centimeters, which will ultimately amount to 52-54% of growth;
• with normal bones, 6-9 centimeters are added to the length of the legs, which is equal to 53-55% of the height.

When taking measurements, remember that according to the standards, the length of the legs must be measured from the protrusion of the bone on the thigh to the floor.

Correct weight

There is no woman who is satisfied with her weight. You can always hear about extra or missing 1–2 kg. Many scientists have developed a formula for ideal weight. The correct weight is considered to be one that does not cause harm to health.

Methods for calculating weight:

1. A common method of calculation: Weight = Height – 110 cm. But this formula does not take into account the woman’s age and is ineffective for calculating the ideal weight. It gives objective results to ladies from 40 to 50 years old. For girls from 20 to 30 years old, it is recommended to subtract 10% from this indicator, and for those over 50 – 7%.
2. This formula was developed by American scientists. You need to subtract 150 from height and multiply by 0.75, add 50 to the total.
3. Calculations using the Lorentz method have the following formula: Height - 0.25 * (Height - 150).
4. The Quetelet index is considered a reliable method. Weight/Height2. If the indicator is within the range of 18–25, then the weight is normal. If the index result is greater than 25, the woman is predisposed to obesity.
5. This method takes into account chest circumference. Need (Height*Chest Volume)/240.

All examples assume a difference of 1–2 kg. When developing formulas, scientists did not take into account the type of figure and proportions of body parts.

Four important gaps5

No legs are perfectly straight, otherwise they would be strings or planks. They all have a bend. It is the grace of their curves that makes them beautiful. The cherished parameters correspond to the legs, which form 4 gaps:

• between the feet and ankles;
• under the knees;
• between the knees and thighs;
• between the groin and thigh (the narrowest gap)
• Width and shape of hips

The girth of the hip or, in common parlance, the thigh is an important parameter for the beauty of the legs and depends directly on height:

• with a height of 161-166 centimeters, the ideal hip circumference is 53-55 cm;
• with a height of 166-170 centimeters - 55-57 cm;
• with a height of 171-175 centimeters - 57-58 cm.

Please note that we are talking about one hip measurement. And, by the way, 55 centimeters is not at all small, which once again indicates a change in the standard: beautiful legs and thin legs are two different things.

Formulas for ideal female body proportions

Oddly enough, there is no formula for ideal proportions of the female body. Or perhaps it was intended by nature itself that achieving this perfection, applicable to absolutely all women on the planet, is impossible and illogical. After all, then everyone should be similar to each other, like clones, with only minor changes in parameters.

Determining your relationship to one of three physiological body types helps you learn more about your body type:

1. Ectomorph.

An ectomorph is easy to distinguish - below average weight in proportion to height, skinny build. He tends to have a high metabolism, so eating large amounts of food does not cause weight gain.

Characteristics:

• low percentage of subcutaneous fat;
• narrow constitution;
• narrow hips, collarbones;
• small joints (wrist/ankles);
• string abdominal muscles;
• long upper and lower limbs;
• small breasts and buttocks;
• hyperactivity;
• difficulty gaining muscle mass.

1. Mesomorph.

Mesomorph - physiological indicators average between ectomorphic and endomorphic types, reflects the qualities of both. Has the ability to quickly gain muscle mass and additional weight. Has a larger bone structure than endomorphs, but the percentage of body fat is similar to the ectomorph type.

Characteristics:

• wide collarbones and shoulders;
• symmetrical constitution;
• slim waist;
• long, round abdominal muscles;
• low fat percentage;
• big muscles.

1. Endomorph.

The endomorph body type is considered the complete opposite of the ectomorph. It is bulkier in appearance, has a small percentage of muscle mass, but a high ratio of fat.

Characteristics:

• enlarged chest;
• wider/thicker joints;
• hips wider than collarbones;
• short limbs;
• a large amount of fat;
• large skeleton;
• low muscle score due to adipose tissue;
• frequent fatigue;
• insatiable appetite.

Many women may think that breasts and hips are the first thing men notice when they pay attention to them. But this is a wrong opinion

Numerous surveys have shown that men notice these parts of a woman’s body only after her smile and eyes. And what is beautiful for one person does not arouse the interest of another. The most ideal female figure requires harmony while respecting the proportions of the waist, hips and chest.

The standards for the width of the shoulders in relation to the hips should be in equal proportion. Deviations to a smaller or larger direction should be corrected by changing diet and exercising. This will help bring harmony to a woman’s appearance.

An ideal weight is not an absolute goal for appearance or health. It is possible to look attractive across a wide range of female body types. But it is worth noting that being underweight or overweight in relation to height is associated with poor health outcomes. The main thing is to find an individual comfortable, healthy weight and try to stick to it.

1. Ectomorph.

Characteristics:

• low percentage of subcutaneous fat,
• narrow constitution,
• narrow hips, collarbones,
• small joints (wrist/ankles),
• string abdominal muscles,
• long upper and lower limbs,
• small breasts and buttocks,
• hyperactivity,
• difficulty gaining muscle mass.

1. Mesomorph.

Characteristics:

• wide collarbones and shoulders,
• symmetrical constitution,
• slim waist,
• long, round abdominal muscles,
• low fat percentage,
• big muscles.

1. Endomorph.

Characteristics:

• enlarged chest,
• wider/thicker joints,
• hips wider than collarbones
• short limbs,
• a large amount of fat,
• big skeleton,
• low muscle score due to adipose tissue,
• frequent fatigue,
• insatiable appetite.

Foot health11

The most beautiful women's legs are healthy legs. They should be looked after from a young age: avoid excessively high heels, carefully choose shoes, exercise and walk, drink plenty of water. Spider veins and swollen veins will ruin the most beautiful legs, and such effects can only be removed with the help of laser or surgical intervention.

Determining the parameters of an ideal figure for each body type (table)

There are few women who are exactly one pure body type. Basically, they contain signs of each type, but the quantity of some prevails, so it is possible to describe the ideal proportions for women in whom one or another body type prevails by taking measurements.

Table of the ideal figure for each type of woman

Thus, before adjusting your figure to the “ideal” parameters, you must first determine the type of your constitution. Each type has its own physiological characteristics, without taking into account which can greatly harm your health, and the desired parameters cannot be achieved.

Foot binding in China13

The standards of female beauty are sometimes distinguished by their cruelty: voluminous, heavy wigs, corsets that prevent breathing and deform organs, but China has gone the furthest in this direction. The monstrous tradition of binding women's feet persisted in China until the 20th century. Having legs of normal size was a sign of deformity. A woman's leg, according to the inhabitants of the Middle Kingdom, should be tiny and no matter how this is achieved.

The lotus leg is a terrible phenomenon that has captured China for many eras. A woman should be petite, especially her legs. The size of a woman's foot should not differ from the size of a five-year-old girl's foot, the ideal is 7 centimeters in length. From early childhood, women's legs were bandaged, preventing them from growing. Every couple of weeks the shoes shrank a few millimeters.

A monstrous deformation of the legs occurred: the toes curled toward the heels, bled, and festered. It was an excellent environment for the development of microbes and infections. Tissue necrosis was perceived as a gift. If, as a result, the infection spread to the bones, the fingers fell off - this was a happy sign and made it possible to bandage the leg even tighter.

An interesting detail is that bare female feet were prohibited. Of course, the spectacle is not for the faint of heart. Even in erotic paintings, women were depicted wearing tiny shoes.

Bandaged feet are a terrible sexual fetish of the Chinese. As a result of the deformation of her legs, the woman became completely vulnerable and could not resist even a gust of wind. Male tyranny knew no bounds. Power tempts and wastes.

A terrible page in the history of China, millions of killed and maimed women. Today the situation has changed, but the legend is still fresh. Horrible beauty standards imposed by strong men to control already weak women. The phrase “beauty requires sacrifice” sounds scary.

Graceful growth

If we talk about this component, or more precisely about ideal height, then it is divided into five groups: low height - 1.5 m and below, below average height - 1.51-1.56 m, average height - 1.57-1 .67 m, tall – 1.68-1.75 m, very tall – 1.76 m and above.

However, these indicators are a little outdated today, as the acceleration of modern youth has occurred. As a result, the following figures can be noted: for a normosthenic and hypersthenic physique it is 1.66-1.7 m, and for an asthenic physique it is 1.68-1.72 m.

Interesting facts about legs and feet14

How interesting and multifaceted the world is. Sometimes the familiar reveals itself to us from a completely unfamiliar side. Have you ever thought about your feet? What small area do the feet occupy and how much load can they withstand?

Just imagine a person walks 8 thousand steps every day. Over the course of a lifetime, a distance equal to three equators accumulates! Looking for the unusual in the familiar:

1. In the morning our legs are smaller than in the evening. If you decide to buy new shoes, it is better to do this in the afternoon. By evening, leg volume increases to 8%.
2. Standing in queues tires not only our mind, but also our body. When walking, the stability of the legs and body is much greater than when standing monotonously.
3. Women are more susceptible to leg diseases. An indisputable fact, and the reason for this is uncomfortable shoes and heels.
4. The oldest shoes were found in Armenia and date back to the Eneolithic period. Just imagine, 3600 -3500 BC, people wore shoes that were almost no different from the shoes of the inhabitants of Armenian villages.
5. Walking is the best way to keep your legs and body healthy. Running puts a lot of stress on your joints, but walking distributes the weight evenly. Regular walks in the fresh air will help you stay fit and healthy.
6. The bones located in the human feet make up a quarter of all the bones in our body.
7. The big toes in primitive times performed the same functions as the big fingers. Today, medicine easily performs operations to replace the big toe with a similar toe, preserving its functionality as much as possible.
8. Feet are the most ticklish! This sensitivity is due to the presence of almost 8 thousand nerves and an even larger number of nerve endings on the surface of the foot. Decreased sensation in the feet may be the onset of neuropathy.

1. With diabetes, problems begin with the legs: circulation is disrupted and nerves are damaged, which leads to the formation of ulcers, and in especially severe cases this leads to amputation.
2. The size of the feet increases with the size of the weight. Residents of the US and UK are becoming more obese every year. Genetic changes are not long in coming. The feet of subsequent generations become increasingly larger to withstand increasing loads.
3. We saved the most erotic fact for last. Scientists have disproved the relationship between large male feet and penis size. So now a man with large feet is just a man with large feet.

Breaking is not building

Of course, surgery is the most radical way to lengthen legs. The method proposed by Academician Ilizarov really allows you to lengthen your limbs. True, the procedure cannot be called pleasant. The legs are deliberately broken (usually in the shin area) and placed in a bulky apparatus. He slowly stretches them, about 1 mm per day. Six centimeters is the maximum allowable result. The problem is that shins that are too long are easily injured. In addition, you will be bedridden for the entire duration of treatment. Medicine also knows the method of Professor Bliskunov. The essence of the effect is that a device is implanted into the thigh for two to three months, stimulating bone growth. The legs are extended by 10–20 cm, but only at hip level. The patient is not deprived of mobility and does not change his rhythm of life. However, only a doctor can recommend the first or second method. If only because uneven lengthening of the limbs and lameness are their frequent causes. If the slightest suspicion appears, the structure is immediately removed.

How to properly care for your feet?15

Having become acquainted with the stages of development, standards and changing views on the beauty of women’s legs, all that remains to talk about is what a modern girl can do for their health. Not everyone loves it, and most importantly, they don’t know how to properly care for their feet.

Our feet are subject to enormous stress every day and deserve proper care:

• Apply moisturizing cream to your legs and feet daily using massaging movements;
• buy only comfortable shoes;
• avoid high heels;
• whenever possible, walk barefoot on grass and pebbles;
• Do a light pedicure yourself every week and remove dead skin cells;
• periodically give your knives professional or comprehensive care at a salon;
• Treat the fungus in a timely manner and only with medications recommended by your doctor.

Love and pamper your feet: pedicure, massage, baths with herbs and aromatic oils. Regular exercise and daily walking will help combat leg diseases that are inevitable with a sedentary lifestyle.

When it’s winter outside and you can’t walk barefoot on the grass, try massage slippers: spending 15-20 minutes a day in such shoes will restore sensitivity to your feet and help improve circulation.

Daily hygiene, cleansing, light massage, creams and physical exercises will turn your legs into a standard of beauty and give you a sea of ​​​​admiring male glances!

Impact tempos

It has been proven that the thighs and legs of kickboxers and anyone involved in “sweeping” wrestling lengthen (remember the short but long-legged Jean-Claude Van Damme and Bruce Lee). A worthy excuse to start training. Moreover, they only need a non-slip floor and a crossbar that you can hold on to while performing strikes. By the way, there should be at least a thousand of them on each leg every day. The task is not as difficult as it seems. Especially if you intersperse the next hundred strikes with a short break. An important nuance: movements should be fast and sharp. There is no need to place your foot on the floor every time. The load should not be on the knee joint, so allow the shin to pull the thigh along with it. You will have to suffer in the first month. But the end result in the form of slender and toned legs is worth it. By the way, in addition to wrestling, ballet and rock and roll dancing classes are great for lengthening your legs.

A few tricks for being more slim

Every day, walk a few steps, first on your heels, then on your toes, then on the outside, and then on the inside of your feet, and in that order.

Make it a rule to start every morning with a gentle stretching of your legs without getting out of bed.

If you work in a sedentary position, you are likely to accumulate excess fat (or water) on your legs. Drink more water and do not eat a lot of smoked and salty foods.

When you work while sitting for a long time, try to sit on the edge of a chair, this way you will ensure tension in the muscles of your legs and will work them unnoticed.

If you are at home, do not wear synthetic socks and tights - they are harmful to your feet.

Your slippers should belong only to you, do not give them to anyone for hygiene reasons.

“The one who walks will master the road!” Every day you should try to walk 10 thousand steps, so it’s better to save money on the bus and walk.

Regular foot massage improves blood circulation and prevents the formation of fat deposits. Stretch your thighs when you sit, for example, in the office - no one will see it.

Eat more fresh vegetables, in particular white cabbage. Don't eat at night.