More About The Ectomorph, Endomorph, Mesomorph – Part 2

Individuals who are ectomorph are naturally good runners, cyclists and distance athletes. When they do resistance training it should focus on full body workouts and should only be training with weights twice a week to allow for maximum recovery. Ectomorph’s require nutrition throughout the day and are more tolerant of carbohydrates. Those who are looking to build muscle should turn to protein shakes at the end of their workouts.

The mesomorph has an athletic body. The female is often hourglass shaped. They have a mature muscle mass, excellent posture and gain muscle very easily. The bones and muscles of the head are usually prominent and the arms and legs are developed and muscle with even a slight amount of exercise.

Individuals who have a mesomorphic physique often tan well. Others are often jealous of this body type. The men have a natural athletic appearance and don’t have to work hard to maintain what they already have. This body type responds best to weight training and gains are usually seen very quickly, especially in beginners. The downside of this body type is that they usually gain fat more easily and must watch their calorie intake.

Individuals who have the mesomorph body can handle the highest volume of both cardiovascular and resistance training without as much risk of injury as an ectomorph or an endomorph. They should integrate moderate amounts of cardiovascular activity into any weight training program because of their increased risk of gaining fat. Their bodies respond well to a balanced nutritional plan that focuses on natural whole foods.

The endomorph believes that they gained weight just by looking at food. Their body is often rounded and goes soft quickly when they stop exercising. But many individuals have smaller hands and feet and the bones can be slightly larger. Unfortunately, they also have a naturally low metabolic rate.