What is your underlying body type?
No one knows your body better than you, so the first step is to identify your body type. This is the body shape you were born with and may have left behind a few pounds back. It's the shape that you know is inside, and that we want to help you bring out.
For simplicity, this article presents the three classic types for most people. If you don't see yourself described here, consider that you may have a combination.
- Ectomorph types are typically skinny with a delicate frame and bone structure, small joints, and lean muscle. Flatter chest, smaller shoulders, thinner build, and fast metabolism are traits. Ectomorphs generally gain weight in the stomach first, then all over the body evenly. If you are lucky enough to belong to this group, fat loss comes easier, but it still takes conscious effort.
- Mesomorph types have large bone structures, large muscles and a naturally athletic, rectangular physique. Mesomorphs make the best type for bodybuilding. They find it easy to gain and lose weight just about everywhere. If you belong to this group, you are naturally strong and have the perfect platform for losing weight and building muscle
- Endomorph types are broad yet generally soft. Endomorphs gain fat very easily. A shorter build with thick arms and legs is typical of this type. Muscles are strong, especially the upper legs. Endomorphs get round or stocky with weight gain. A slower metabolism makes weight loss more challenging. The good news for this type is that you can gain muscle easier than the other types.
