What's Your Body Type?

Before choosing a weight loss program it's important to know and understand your body type so you can pick a program that's best suited for you.  There are 3 basic body types and each gain and lose weight differently.  Knowing your body type will help you understand your body so that you can work with it, rather than against it.

The Three Body Types:

1 - Endomorphs

2 - Mesomorphs

3 - Ectomorphs

Most of  us do not fit perfectly with one of these body types, but instead have qualities of two body types. Experts believe that many people are a combination of body types such as ecto-mesomorphs or endo-mesomorphs, where they’re mainly like the mesomorph, but with traits of the ectomorph (e.g. small joints or a trim waist) or with qualities of the endomorph (e.g. a tendency to gain fat easily).

We may not fit a body type exactly, we will fit into one category better than the other and have a predominant body type. It is important to determine which of these classical body types best defines you so that you have the best chances of reshaping your body and reaching your goals.

Here are the traits for each body type:

Ectomorph:
- small, delicate frame and bone structure
- has trouble gaining weight
- low body fat
- thin
- fast and efficient metabolism

Ectomorph's find it hard to gain weight.  They have a very fast metabolism which burns calories very quickly.  Ectomorph's should concentrate on gaining lean muscle tissue. Eat a diet high in quality foods, eat more than you're used to, and eat often. Keep aerobic activities to a minimum.

Best workout for Ectomorph's: Body Beast Or P90X
  

Endomorph: (that's me :) )
- round and soft body
- gains fat and muscle easily
- finds it hard to lose weight
- slow metabolism
- lose weight slowly

Endormorph's tend to gain weight easily and have a hard time losing weight.  They have a slower metabolism and low carbohydrate tolerance.   Endomorph's should always do cardio and weight training to get the best results.   Lower your calorie intake and eat frequent but small meals to make sure you're still getting adequate nutrition throught the day and to keep your metabolism going. Eliminate sugar, sweets, and junk food from your diet and drink a lot of water! 

Best workout for Endomorph's: The 21 Day Fix  Or Focus T25


Mesomorph:
- athletic, rectangular shaped body
- gains muscle easily
- gains fat easily
- strong
- body fat evenly distributed

Mesomorph's tend to gain muscle easily with their naturally fit body.  Train with moderate to heavy weights at a good pace.  Once you are happy with your size focus on training to maintain your body.  Eat a good, healthy diet to stay lean and muscular. 

Best workout for Mesomorph's: Chalean Extreme Or Les Mills Pump


Once you know which body type you are most like it will be easy to pick a workout program and eat the right foods so you can feel your best!

Comment below with your body type!