Photographs: Cover of Marie Claire UK, February 2012
We bring you a list of the top women's physiques, as per the findings of a survey by UK fitness training company Lifestyle 247 Bootcamps.
Thin is no longer in -- the latest research conducted to determine what people consider a desirable physique has some surprising results.
UK fitness training company Lifestyle 247 Bootcamps has released the results of a recent poll and established that an athletic body is what almost everyone wants.
Seventy two per cent of women respondents said they'd prefer an athletic figure to a waifish or skinny one, while 81 per cent of the men polled would like to date a woman with an athletic body. What's more, 35 per cent of the women said they feel 'repulsed' when they see skinny celebrities.
As for the most sought-after physiques in stardom, here they are!
1. Jessica Ennis
The UK's Olympic heptathlete champion beat out competition from several entertainers.
The Daily Mail quoted Yasmin Mohammed, founder of Lifestyle 247 Bootcamps as saying, "'We have noticed our female clients are more focused on toning and sculpting their bodies as opposed to just losing weight and many commented on how desirable Jessica Ennis' body was during the Olympics -- the most enviable body part being her abs!"
2. Kelly Brook
Image: Kelly BrookPhotographs: New Look lingerie ad campaign
Curves are also much preferred to being slim -- full-figured glamour model Kelly took second place.
3. Kim Kardashian
Image: Kim KardashianPhotographs: Kim Kardashian on Twitter
In third position is the brunette bombshell, whose derriere has acquired iconic status.
4. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Image: Rosie Huntington-WhiteleyPhotographs: D&G ad campaign 2011
Former Victoria's Secret model Rosie is slender, but toned and taut -- she definitely has that 'oomph' factor.
5. Rihanna
Image: RihannaPhotographs: Armani Underwear ad campaign
RiRi's Barbadian bikini body has found favour with millions across the world -- and she never shies away from flaunting it.
6. Elle Macpherson
Image: Elle MacphersonPhotographs: Invisible Zinc ad campaign
At 49, the Aussie supermodel is the oldest on this list, but her drool-worthy figure has her looking two decades younger!
7. Halle Berry
Image: Halle BerryPhotographs: Halle by Halle Berry perfume ad campaign
Also in her 40s, the former Bond hottie is preternaturally preserved and still rocks out a two-piece.
8. Gisele Bundchen
Image: Gisele BundchenPhotographs: Hope lingerie ad campaign
The Brazilian beauty has a strong and lithe physique, the envy of women everywhere. No wonder she makes it to Number Eight.
9. Miranda Kerr
Image: Miranda KerrPhotographs: Victoria's Secret Swim Catalogue August 2012
Bundchen's fellow yummy-mummy supermodel is also at the top of her game -- Aussie Miranda fills out a swimsuit like few can!
10. Frankie Sandford
Image: Frankie SandfordPhotographs: Cover of Glamour UK, May 2012
And rounding off the top 10 is this lovely lady from girl group The Saturdays. Frankie has a boyish name and hairdo, but there's no mistaking her feminine figure!
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