Three Unique Body Types
Ectomorphs
Generally thin and lean, ectomorphs tend to have slender waists, narrow hips and shoulders, small joints and long legs and arms. Younger ectomorphs tend to be slim, without much body fat or noticeable muscle mass. But as they age, they may become what is known as “skinny fat,” where they may still appear somewhat skinny, but are carrying a higher percentage of body fat.
Without a specific training, nutrition and cardio protocol designed specifically for the Ectomorph, they may find themselves losing muscle, gaining body fat, not having much of an appetite and tending to rely on unhealthy snacks in the day and evening.
Mesomorphs
Naturally muscular, mesomorphs typically have moderate-size frames, with wider shoulders and a narrow waist, strong arms and legs, and modest amounts of body fat. Younger Mesomorphs are genetically predisposed to build muscle and maintain a lower body fat percentage. But as they age, they may lose muscle and gain body fat due to lack of protein (to maintain muscle), too low of calorie intake and lack of resistance training. Without a specific training, nutrition and cardio protocol designed specifically for the Mesomorph, they may find themselves unable to maintain their previous stronger and leaner characteristics.
Endomorphs
Because they tend to have medium-to-large bone structure than the other types, women may be described as more full-figured, while Endomorphic men might be considered more stocky with greater body fat that the other two somotypes. Younger Endomorphs may have been able to control their weight with a healthy metabolism and lots of physical activity. But as they age, they may find it more challenging to keep the excess weight off. Without a specific training, nutrition and cardio protocol designed specifically for the Endomorph, they may find themselves rapidly gaining excess body fat and becoming more sedentary.
