Everyone at some point in their life has noticed that there are people who can easily lose weight, gain muscle mass and others who are prone to gain weight. This is because the genetics of each person is different, there are different body types, also known as biotypes.
There are three types of biotypes: Ectomorph, Endomorph and Mesomorph, and each type presents different characteristics and needs, so it is necessary to adapt the lifestyle, diet and practice of physical exercise to each type of body to maintain fitness and health .
Types of Biotypes
Ectomorph
Ectomorphs have thin, lean bodies, narrow shoulders and long limbs. People with this type of biotype usually have rapid metabolism, so they can follow less restricted and more relaxed diets.
However, ectomorphs have great difficulty in gaining weight and muscle mass, so your workouts need to be more regular and demanding, and if possible they should include exercises that help you gain muscle mass.
Endomorph
Endomorphs, unlike ectomorphs, generally have broader bodies and shorter limbs, and are known to gain weight with some ease because their metabolism is slower.
People with this type of biotype, despite having a greater ability to gain muscle mass than ectomorphs, have great difficulty in losing weight. That's why the Endomorphs diet needs to be a bit narrower than ectomorphs, and your workouts should include a greater variety of aerobic exercises that help you lose weight and burn fat.
Mesomorph
Finally, the Mesomorphs have lean and muscular bodies, being generally athletic enough and envied by many. People with this type of body usually have a well developed trunk, presenting little abdominal fat and narrow waistline.
Mesomorphs, besides being able to burn calories, are also easy to gain muscle, so they do not need restricted diets or demanding workouts.
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