Rib to Hip Measuring Question

[KateOfTheWest]

Hey,

I'm a little confused as to where to measure for the hip - is it at the hip joint itself or at the pelvic bone that we sometimes call the "hip bone"? Which you use makes a big difference! Any clarification??

Thanks!

[Lori French]

On the side of the body, the bottom of the last rib you feel to the top edge of the "hip bone".

[u]Lori</u>

[Tina71]

How / Where do you measure?

- Rib to Hip –– measure from the very last rib (on the side of you body) to the very top of your hip bone.
- Knee to Ankle –– pretty much as it states; from your “ankle” bone, up the side of your leg to knee.
- Knee to Hip –– this ones a little tricky to find your top measuring point. Do this: Stand up, and do a side leg lift. Now from the point on your side where your leg lifts from the side of your body (hip), that is you top measuring point. So, on the side of your body starting from knee up to this point is your KTH measurement.




Tina

"If you're holding anyone else accountable for your happiness, you're wasting your time."


— Oprah Winfrey

[imported_beer]

One of my questions is similar- so I'd like to reiterate that I am confused as well as to *where* the measurement is taken. Yes, it is lowest rib to upper hip, but *where*- since the ribs and hips kind of extend around.

At the side of the body, at the front of the body, or where. Side of the body- jeeze it is like my hip starts where the ribs end. In front, (pubic bone) there is a 5 inch difference- which is why both Kate and I are going bonkers trying to figure this out.

But Lori did confirm it was the side. Sigh! Guess I am short waisted. It sure explains the belly pooch.

[KitKat50]

So, if I understand the definition of "body type" in T-Tapp, if your measurement from the rib to the hip is 5 inches, you are a combo body type???

Also according to Teresa, if you were a teenage or young adult with a "classic" 36-24-36 shape and appeared to be evenly proportioned, you are a combo???

When I first measured my rib-to-hip, I came up with 8.5 inches, then realized I used the wrong rib. Now if I use the side rib, my measurement is approx. 5 inches. My knee-to-ankle is 15 inches; and my knee to hip is 16 inches. I am approx. 5'7.5 and believe it or not, when I was at my best weight of 138, I was a perfect 38-25-39:)

I know I will more than likely not get back to that, since I had 2 kids, but I want to at least make it to 150. I'm 211 now.

I have had Rheumatoid Arthritis since age 16 and have had to take some heavy duty meds for it. Right now I am on Enbrel.

If anyone can offer any opinions as to my measurements and confirm I am a combo, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,
Kitkat50
(Kathy)

[Tina71]

HI Kathy! My mom has RA and just started taking Enbrel also. It sounds like to me that you may be long torso/short leg. Check out this:

BODY TYPES:

LONG TORSO –– SHORT LEG
- Distance from “last” rib to top of hip bone (iliac crest) is 4” or greater.
- Length from Knee to Ankle is less than the length from Knee to Hip.
- Battle saddle bags (even while thin).
- Generally maintains a “flat” lower tummy.
- Tendency toward Bubble Butt (that seems to hang low).

SHORT TORSO –– LONG LEG
- Distance from “last” rib to top of hip bone (iliac crest) is 2” or less.
- Length from Knee to Ankle is greater than (or can be equal) the length of Knee to Hip.
- Does not tend to have saddle bags, but can tend to gain on inner thigh.
- Has difficulty maintaining a “flat” lower tummy.
- Generally has a “flat” Butt.

COMBO BODY
- Distance from “last” rib to top of hip bone (iliac crest) is 2 - 2 1/2” to 4”.
- Length of Knee to Ankle is equal to the length of Knee to Hip (KTA could also be slightly less that KTH)
- Tends to put on saddle bags AND inner thighs
- Can obtain a flat lower tummy, but not as easy as LT/SL AND even when the lower tummy is flat, tends to have a small roll of fat right below the belly button.
- Tendency towards a “FULL” “ROUND” to bubble butt.

COMBO’S are known as “BUTT AND GUT”. Combos tend to “bubble up” in the butt, and in the gut when putting on weight. Combos will combine the ill effects of both the LT/SL and ST/LG when putting on weight, meaning combos can put on saddle bags, inner thighs, bubble butt and gut. Combos can also have what is known as a “3rd butt”, meaning where the back of your thigh meets the bun, there is often a “small bun” (not literally, but in appearance) before the main one (kinda hard to describe).

A COMBO body can be a “PERFECT” combo (guidelines above) or can be a combo leading toward LT, or a combo leading towards ST. If the distance between your rib to hip bone is closer to 4” and the length of your KTA is less than the length of your KTH, you could be a combo with LT tendencies. If the distance between your rib to hip bone is closer to 2”, and your KTA length is greater than your KTH length, you could be a combo with ST tendencies.

How / Where do you measure?

- Rib to Hip –– measure from the very last rib (on the side of you body) to the very top of your hip bone.
- Knee to Ankle –– pretty much as it states; from your “ankle” bone, up the side of your leg to knee.
- Knee to Hip –– this ones a little tricky to find your top measuring point. Do this: Stand up, and do a side leg lift. Now from the point on your side where your leg lifts from the side of your body (hip), that is you top measuring point. So, on the side of your body starting from knee up to this point is your KTH measurement.






Tina

"If you're holding anyone else accountable for your happiness, you're wasting your time."


— Oprah Winfrey

[KitKat50]

Thanks Tina. That's what I figured the first time and just got confused. When I was young, I had a very flat stomach and even now, it not so much a problem as the side saddlebags. I don't have much of a second bun (like Teresea decribed) but the tops of my thighs and my butt are big.:(

Is there a place to post our before/after pics?? I am going to be taking my today and scan them. I am taking a step toward accountability and this is one way for me. I tend to stay in the background and just lurk out reading the posts. I want to join in and become "friend" with my fellow T-Tapp-ers!!!

Kathy

[imported_beer]

I personally think Kitkat that you seem to be a LT/SL. I could be wrong of course, but you have that lovely long rib to hip measurement. There are experts here who can correct me of course.

However, I was a `classic' 38-23-36 until I was 26 (and then I had my first child) and I am a short torso/long leg. I think a lot of other factors contribute to this (experts please correct me if I am going of the wrong end here). The size of your frame, the proportions of your shoulder to your hips, and fat content.

I'd think most combos can have the best of the two other body types at best, and at worst have the problems of both body types. But I have seen small framed short torsos with 22 inch waists and large framed long torsos without (inspite of exercising). So, be the best you can be? That is the motto isn't it?

[Lori French]

Regularly Tapping has made me almost completely pain free! I have Psoriatic arthritis which has very similar symptoms as RA. At one point they wanted to put me on Enbrel, but I decided to pass. If Tapping could relieve my symptoms enough, I figured there was no need to tempt the universe with the side effects of nasty drugs. It worked. Hope it does the same for you;)

[u]Lori</u>

[KitKat50]

Well, I have only been able to do the PBS one time and had a twinge the previous day from lifting heavy binders at work. By the time I went to bed after doing the PBS from the DVD, the twinge was gone!!!:D I will be tracking my aches and pains closely since that is what has kept me from working out in the past:(

It is so nice to see responses to my posts!! Thanks again so much

Kathy

[KateOfTheWest]

When I measured again using the guidelined you guys replied with, here's what I got:

Rib to Hip (Iliac Crest): 3 inches
Knee to Hip (at "lift" point): 19 inches
Knee to Ankle: 16 inches

Does this mean I'm a combo LT? I do have a mostly flat lower tummy and some saddle bags, but I also have serious hip pads and inner thighs. High waisted too.

Thoughts?

[monica213]

No, not a long torso, I'd say a combo...yes...but hip pads and inner thighs sound more short torso tendencies. Regaardless T-Tapp is the only workout to hit areas of concern on ALL body types. I ask, how cool is that?!

Michelle Barbuto
Senior T-Tapp Trainer
www.fitwithsix.com

[susiq]

But when I sent in my list of measurements to Lauren she wanted to know my rib to hip joint! That was a 5, (rib to hip is 2), so she said i was a long torso. That doesn't fit my 5'2" petite (but not skinny), short arm body. I haven't written back to her, but i wondered if the two were confused.
Susie:D

[KateOfTheWest]

Susie -

I had the same thing happen. My rib to hip joint is 6 and my rib to hip bone is 3 1/2...I, too, was classified as a long torso by Lauren. I figured I must be more of a combo, because of having both LT and ST weight distribution tendencies....but then again, my KTH is a good 3.5 inches longer than my KTA which is a long torso characteristic. Ugh! This is confusing :)

[Jeanne Z]

Maybe I can clarify this a little. You ARE measuring from the last rib to the top of the hip bone at the side of your body, however, it's really at the front towards the side of your body.

Sooooo, if you used the nipple line as a guide, that's where you would measure your rib to hip.



Jeanne
T-Tapp Trainer
IFPA Certified Personal Trainer
Tampa, FL
jeanne@t-tapp.com

[crysk_68]

quote:You ARE measuring from the last rib to the top of the hip bone at the side of your body, however, it's really at the front towards the side of your body.

Sooooo, if you used the nipple line as a guide, that's where you would measure your rib to hip.


Oh no!!! Now I'm really confused! [B)]

[Jeanne Z]

Crysk_68,

Email me and I'll try to clear it up for you.

Jeanne
T-Tapp Trainer
IFPA Certified Personal Trainer
Tampa, FL
jeanne@t-tapp.com