Wednesday, June 22, 2011

EAT RIGHT FOR YOUR BODY TYPE (Part 1): Body type structure and function

There are 3 basic body structures:
  • Ectomorph(naturally thin with thin limbs)
  • Mesomorph(naturally muscular/athletic)
  • Endomorph(naturally broad/thick)
Everybody should fall into one of these categories.

The structure of our body dictates which activities we will perform best and worst in:

Ectomorphs tend to predominate in endurance exercise.
  • The primarily challenges for individuals with this body type include gaining muscle size and strength.
Mesomorphs perform best in bodybuilding and strength exercises.
  • The primary challenges for individuals with this body type include building muscle mass while simultaneously keeping body fat percentage low.
Endomorphs excel in absolute strength exercises, such as power-lifting events.
  • The primary challenge for individuals with this body type is body fat loss, particularly in the trunk.

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