The 3 Body Types: Ectomorph, Mesomorph, and Endomorph

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There are three body types ectomorphic, mesomorphic, and endomorphic. Each body type has a set of particular traits and will respond differently to different workout and diet programs. Not every person will fit exactly into one of the categories but will contain features of each, however one is usually predominant over the others.

Ectomorph:
Have a small build with lean muscle, small joints, and often have below average weight for their height. Also known as the “skinny” guy.

Common Characteristics:

• Low Body Fat
• Thin
• Fast Metabolism
• Small Joints
• Flat Chest
• “Hardgainer”
• Thin Legs and Arms
• Narrow Shoulders and Hips

Exercising Tips:

• Weight train
• Train with heavier weight in the 5-10 rep range
• Workouts should be short and intense

Dieting Tips:

• Eat 5-7 small meals a day
• Because ectomorphs have a very fast metabolism they need to eat a lot of calories in order to gain weight

Mesomorph:
The mesomorph is somewhere between the ectomorph and endomorph. They have a large bone structure, large muscles and typically find it east to gain and lose weight. Physically they have the more ‘desirable’ body type.

Common Characteristics:

• Large head, road shoulders, and narrow waist (V-tapered)
• Muscular body with strong forearms and thighs
• Low body fat
• Puts muscle on easily
• Burns fat easily
• eats in moderation
• well defined muscles

Exercise Tips:

• Mesomorphs respond best to weight training
• Stay within the 8-12 rep range
• Some cardio is recommended to stay lean but not a whole lot

Dieting Tips:

• Maintain your protein intake to at least 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight
• Your carbohydrate intake should be about 40-60% of your diet (Choose healthy foods like brown rice, oatmeal, vegetables, pasta, and whole grain)
• Stay lean by limiting your fats to 15-20% of your diet
• Eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day

Endomorph:
The endomorph is the exact opposite of the ectomorph. They have more fat build up and find it hard to lose it, despite trying different diets and training programs to lose it. They have little muscle definition and have a ‘barrel’ appearance.

Common Characteristics:

• Larger frame
• Large amount of fat build up
• Find it difficult to lose weight
• Gluttonous appetite
• Wide bone structure
• Slower metabolism

Exercise Tips:

• Do as much cardio as possible
• Lift weights
• Compound lifts are great for burning more calories
• Stay in the 10-15 rep range
• Keep workout intensity high

Dieting Tips:

• Count your daily calories
• Portion your meals proportionately
• Eat a lot of vegetables to help keep you full
• Drink lots of water to help keep you full
• Eat 30-40% carbohydrates
• Avoid processed food
• Eat slower

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