An absorbent article (20) has a front belt (60) and a rear belt (40), each comprising a central zone (22) and first and second peripheral zones (63, 65), the zones (63, 65) extending substantially in transverse direction of the absorbent article (20). At least the first belt provides improved fit in the low motion zone of a wearer while being able to adapt easily to the motion of the wearer outside the low motion zone.