The 3 Body Types: Ectomorph, Mesomorph, and Endomorph

There are three body types ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph. Each body type has a set of particular traits and will respond differently to different workout and diet plans. 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. Usually referred to as the skinny person.

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:

• 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
• Cardio can be used to help stay lean

Dieting Tips:

• Maintain your protein intake to at least 0.8 gram of protein per pound of body weight
• For energy your carbohydrate intake should be about 40-60% of your diet (Choose healthy foods like brown rice, oatmeal, and whole grain)
• Eat your normal 3 meals a 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 larger appearance.

Common Characteristics: 

• Larger frame
• Fat build up
• Difficulty losing weight
• Bigger appetite
• Wide bone structure

Exercise Tips:

• Do more cardio to lean out
• Weight lifting to build muscle
• 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
• Avoid processed food
• Eat slower

Here are some some great foods to help get you started:

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Proteins: Fish (salmon, tuna), Chicken, turkey, beans (lentil, black beans), eggs, nuts, tofu
Carbohydrates: White rice, brown rice, oatmeal, oat bran

5 lbs of Fat vs 5 lb of Muscle

Pound for pound muscle and fat weigh the same, the difference between the two is that muscle is 18% denser than fat. Meaning that five pounds of muscle takes up less space than five pounds of fat. By looking at the picture at the left you can see that the five pounds of muscle is smaller and takes up less room in your body. The fat takes up more room in your body and tends to be bumpy making it more noticeable. Wouldn’t you much rather have five pounds of smooth, lean, dense muscle tissue inside your body than five pounds of fat? There are also many health advantages to increased muscle mass:

• Create a leaner physique
• Increase energy and vitality
• Improve athletic performance
• Increase your metabolic efficiency

Good vs Bad Cholesterol

Cholesterol cannot be dissolved into the blood stream so it has to be carried throughout by lipoproteins. Lipoproteins carry two types of cholesterol to and from cells, those two types are HDL (High Density Lipoproteins), and LDL (Low Density Lipoproteins). LDL is the bad type of cholesterol because it contributes to plaque buildup and makes arteries less flexible, which is a condition known as atherosclerosis. If a clot of plaque forms in the arteries it can result in a heart attack or stroke. HDL, which is the good type of cholesterol because it helps remove LDL from the arteries. HDL acts as a kind of scavenger carrying the LDL cholesterol to your liver to be broken down and disposed of by the body. People who exercise, don’t smoke, and maintain a healthy diet and weight tend to have higher levels of the good cholesterol HDL.

So it is important to get your cholesterol levels checked even if you don’t think you have high cholesterol. But there are some foods to help reduce the risk of high cholesterol:

• Oatmeal
• Beans
• Nuts
• Fruits
• Soy

And here are some foods to avoid or eat less of:

• Red Meats
• Egg yolks
• Milk and other diary products
• Oils
• Trans Fats

Additionally there are some other things you can due to help reduce or prevent high cholesterol, such as:

• Lose weight if you’re overweight
• Quit smoking if you smoke
• Eat a healthier diet
• Exercise regularly

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5 Easy Changes to Lose Pounds!

1) Eat only when you’re hungry
Plenty of people eat when they’re bored and not actually hungry. It might not seem like a major issue when it comes to weight gain but eating when your body isn’t hungry is just adding unnecessary calories to your daily limit. Instead of eating when you’re bored just do something else to occupy yourself: watching tv, going to the gym, chewing gum, eating ice, or going out with friends.

2) Calorie count
You don’t have to get crazy with this but it is helpful. Most people don’t look at the calories of the foods they’re consuming and it often leads to weight gain. You can think you’re eating a healthy amount but when you count the calories at the end of the day it can be 500 calories more than what your body needs. That might not seem like much but that’s a total gain of a pound a week. Which again might not seem like much but in a year of continuing to eat that way leads to a 52lbs weight gain. Write down everything you eat for a week and at the end of that week count the calories and see how much you’re overeating. Then make adjustments accordingly.

3) Eat more whole foods
You don’t have to replace every single thing you eat with a whole food, but just incorporating more whole foods into your daily eating will benefit you. Whole foods are healthy and low in calorie. So instead of eating a granola bar for a snack which can have 250 calories instead go for an apple which has 100 calories and will keep you fuller longer. or instead of eating refined pastas eat more rice or even rice pasta. They’re lower in calorie and won’t spike your insulin.

4) Drink more water
I’m sure everyone has heard this a hundred times but it does work! Drinking water will fill your stomach leaving less space for food when your meal time comes. Drinking water also helps with digestion and energy. Replacing your sodas and juices with water also will help significantly since soda and juice are high in sugar and calories.

5) Exercise
Most people don’t like exercising but it doesn’t have to suck! even just going for a walk 30 min a day will help you lose weight and keep your metabolism going. Did you know walking for just 30 min a day will burn an extra 700-1400 calories a week? it’s the small things that can help make a big change.

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