Fortunately, most people are not easily classified as one of the three body types but are in fact a combination. This discernment of a combination of the three traditional body types has led other weight loss professionals to identify up to 24 different body types in order to help individuals prepare a personalized exercise and weight loss program.
For instance, Dr. Caroline Mein has determined up to 25 different body type systems in order to personalize her weight loss program for both men and women. Jillian Michaels, trainer on The Biggest Loser television show has identified four different body types which have unique hormonal and metabolic characteristics. She identifies body types: android, gynaeoid, thyroid and lymphatic. Each of these different body types will more easily remain thin, gain weight or put on lean muscle mass.
Remember that we cannot change our body type, no matter what it is or what we call it. Some of us are genetically prone to gaining more fat more easily while others seem to be able to look like Mr. Universe without steroids or any other nutritional supplements. Our body type characteristics are things that we are born with and will determine our innate inability to gain weight, lose weight or put on muscle mass.
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