At the moment the sun is not showing its bright side yet, but soon it will start and the days will be warmer, clothes will be shorter and there will be fewer opportunities to hide little cushions.
With targeted training and a good diet, you can ensure that you feel more comfortable in your skin, even in a short summer outfit .
When training, however, it is important to remember that every body is different and so is its potential to build muscle, burn fat and become more efficient. This human blueprint is genetically determined and can therefore only be influenced to a limited extent. However, scientists have spent years looking at what the best training and diet is for different body types. The results are not only interesting, but can effectively help you get fitter and achieve your training goals.
The three body types
The assignment to a body type depends on your predisposition to build muscle and lose fat, your metabolism, but also your skeleton - i.e. your very personal blueprint.
In general, there are three body types: ectomorphic, endomorphic and mesomorphic.
The ectomorph is a tall, slim person with long limbs. This body shape often means that the metabolism is above average and it is difficult to build muscle, making it difficult to retain energy in the body. These people need more calories than other body types to build muscle, but they can also safely eat high-calorie food because they put on as little fat as they do large muscle mass.
The endomorph is the complete opposite of the ectomorph. Shoulders, hips and chest are well developed and the body fat percentage is relatively high. Because they are very good at utilizing energy, endomorph types can easily build muscle and do not need a particularly high-calorie diet to do so. Rather, these body types have to make sure that they eat a balanced diet and that they also do endurance training in addition to strength training. While building muscle is easy for endomorphs, defining muscles is difficult due to the fat stored above them.
The body type with the best prerequisites for an athletic figure is the mesomorph. He has the famous V-shape of his upper body, prominent cheekbones and a well-defined jaw. Muscle building occurs quickly and after just a few training sessions. However, this also means that posture problems can occur if training is too one-sided.
Fitness in practice
Based on the body types described above, training and nutrition must be adapted in order to achieve optimal results in improving fitness.
To determine your body type, you should not only examine yourself in the mirror, but also consult a sports doctor. Determining exactly the right training is more complex than it seems, because many people have mixed body types. With professional advice, your training and nutrition plan can be tailored precisely to your physical requirements and your training goals. You can find further background information about body types, suitable training and the right diet here .
What body type are you? Find out to create your personal fitness plan.
