Ectomorph, Endomorph and Mesomorph

“What are the 3 body types?”

Ectomorph, endomorph and mesomorph are the 3 types of body types we as humans can possess. An ectomorph body type is usually someone who is skinny, small frame with muscle and light build. Their body is always very thin. An endomorph body is someone who is overweight, low metabolism, high body fat percentage, and has a soft body with very little muscle mass. Last but not least we have mesomorph. A mesomorph body is someone with a low body fat percentage, athletic body type, high metabolism and a lot of muscle mass.

“What’s the best workout for my body type?”

For ectomorphs, you’re going to want to focus on strength training. Hit heavier weights and complete 4 or 5 sets of 12 reps. REMEMBER, it’s the quality not quantity that counts! Your body is going to have to be put through that stress to go above and beyond. Find yourself a workout plan that will be best for you and dedicate yourself to it!

For endomorphs, you’re going to want to do what’s called HIIT for 2 days a week for 30 minutes. You are also going to need to incorporate strength training. Good news for fellow endos! For a lot of people who are overweight, it actually is easy to put on that muscle however, having a slow metabolism and high body fat percentage makes it harder to maintain that lean muscle.

For mesomorphs, you guys have dense muscles. Therefore, strength training 5 days a week with no more than 30 second rest between sets will definitely help you maintain that muscle. Perform 8 to 12 reps of 4 sets for each exercise. Super sets and body weight training will also help build your metabolism up . It is also recommended that mesomorphs do light weight and higher reps.