| Ever wondered why some people can eat absolutely | | | | Endomorphs are naturally muscular and gain maximum |
| anything and never put on weight while certain | | | | benefit out of muscle building programs. |
| others can get fat just by the smell of chocolates | | | | Basic Endomorph Features |
| and cookies. Well the answer to this lies in the body | | | | * Bulky and round body * Can put on fat easily, |
| type of each individual. | | | | especially around the midsection * Generally short and |
| Ectomorph, Endomorph and Mesomorph are the | | | | stocky * Slow metabolism * Builds muscles quickly * |
| three body types and these are largely responsible | | | | Mostly overweight and obese |
| for the way your body stores and burns fat. If you | | | | You should eat small meals frequently in order to |
| want to know more about your body type, read on. | | | | regulate your metabolism. Follow proper nutrition and |
| Get to know your Type | | | | never starve yourself in an attempt to lose weight. |
| Most fitness trainers and bodybuilding centers use the | | | | People with this body type should restrict their intake |
| general body type classification to assess individual | | | | of carbohydrates and consume more protein-rich |
| needs and fitness goals. Your body type is based on | | | | foods. Proteins help in maintaining lean muscles and |
| your bone structure and body frame. Therefore, | | | | keep you satiated for longer hours. |
| each type reacts differently to exercise and nutrition. | | | | Endomorphs benefit from cardiovascular workouts |
| To get the maximum benefits out of your exercise | | | | and weight training and, as a result, can build muscle |
| routine and your diet, you need to know your body | | | | quickly. The ideal exercise routine for Endomorphs |
| type. | | | | would include cardio exercises and weight training. |
| Ectomorph - The Skinny Guys | | | | Other exercises such as Pilates, Yoga and Aerobics |
| Do you feel like a skinny bag of bones and your | | | | can also be of immense help. |
| chest is as flat as the floor you walk on? If the | | | | If you are an Endomorph, we would recommend the |
| answer to this is yes, you belong to the Ectomorph | | | | 'Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle program' by Tom |
| Body type. | | | | Venuto and 'How to Get Ripped Abs' by John Alvino. |
| The Ectomorphs are lean, thin and skinny with small | | | | These programs will teach you the techniques to |
| bones, slender joints and muscles. They have a | | | | burn fat while maintaining lean muscles in the most |
| fragile, delicate and linear physique. Ectomorphs are | | | | effective manner. |
| not naturally powerful and need to work really hard | | | | The Mesomorph - Athletic Body |
| to build muscles and gain strength. They have a | | | | These are the people who are truly blessed with the |
| superfast metabolism of which they can eat all day | | | | best body type - well defined muscles, large bones |
| yet never gain weight. | | | | and a perfect physique. If you are a Mesomorph, you |
| Basic Ectomorphic Features | | | | will have a well developed chest, broad shoulders, |
| * Delicate & Fragile Build * Flat Chest * Lean Physique | | | | slimmer waistline, firm abdomen and toned thighs. |
| * Lightly Muscled * Thin and Skinny * Takes long to | | | | What else would one ask for? However, there is a |
| Build Muscles * Does not gain weight easily | | | | downside: Mesomorphs have poor flexibility and need |
| Ectomorphs should concentrate on building lean | | | | to indulge more in flexibility training. |
| muscle mass (this applies to women too) through | | | | Basic Mesomorphic Features |
| weight training and cardio exercises. Because | | | | * Athletic built * Full of energy and capable of a lot |
| Ectomorphs do not have much strength, they should | | | | of physical activity * Females have an hour-glass |
| only perform moderate exercises and take rest | | | | figure while men are rectangular shaped * Muscular |
| between sets. The best workouts for such body | | | | and toned body * Excellent physique * Gains muscle |
| types are walking on the treadmill, boxing, power | | | | easily with proper training |
| lifting workouts, crunches and cycling. | | | | Mesomorphs should consume a diet rich in proteins |
| Ectomorphs should consume between 3000 to 3500 | | | | and slow-absorbing carbohydrates such as |
| calories per day if they want to gain some weight | | | | vegetables, brown rice, sea-food, eggs, legumes and |
| and build muscle. You should eat 5-6 times a day and | | | | olive oil. Their exercise routine should ideally be a |
| include more carbohydrates and protein-rich foods | | | | combination of circuit training, high-intensity cardio, |
| such as green vegetables, whole grain bread, | | | | moderate weight training, core and strength training. |
| legumes, dairy products, chicken, and red meat in | | | | 'Burn the Fat, feed the Muscle' program by Tom |
| their diet. | | | | Venuto would help you learn the right way to train |
| The Endomorph - Short & Curvy | | | | for your body type. |
| Unlike the Ectomorphs, Endomorphs find it difficult to | | | | While most people can be classified into the above |
| lose weight and are often overweight. They are | | | | mentioned body types, certain people can have a |
| characterized by a round face, big bones, large trunk | | | | build that is a combination of the above types. |
| and thighs. Endomorphs find it difficult to burn calories | | | | Whatever the case may be, it is important to |
| because of slower metabolism and generally have a | | | | balance proper diet and workouts specific to your |
| high degree of fat around their midsection. | | | | type, so you remain healthy, active and full of |
| If this describes you, don't be disappointed since | | | | energy! |
| Endomorphic body types have their own advantages; | | | | |