Did you know your body type can influence your diet, exercise, and lifestyle?
The three primary body types—ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph—each have unique characteristics that affect metabolism, muscle growth, and fat storage. Understanding your body type can help you make smarter choices for your health and fitness goals.
How to Determine Your Body Type
Try this simple test at home:
Wrap your thumb and middle finger around your opposite wrist.
Observe the fit:
Ectomorph: Fingers overlap easily.
Mesomorph: Fingers touch but do not overlap.
Endomorph: Fingers do not touch.
This quick assessment can give you a basic idea of your body structure and metabolic tendencies.
Characteristics & Fitness Tips
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Did you know your body type can influence your diet, exercise, and lifestyle?
The three primary body types—ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph—each have unique characteristics that affect metabolism, muscle growth, and fat storage. Understanding your body type can help you make smarter choices for your health and fitness goals.
How to Determine Your Body Type
Try this simple test at home:
Wrap your thumb and middle finger around your opposite wrist.
Observe the fit:
Ectomorph: Fingers overlap easily.
Mesomorph: Fingers touch but do not overlap.
Endomorph: Fingers do not touch.
This quick assessment can give you a basic idea of your body structure and metabolic tendencies.
Characteristics & Fitness Tips
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The three primary body types—ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph—each have unique characteristics that affect metabolism, muscle growth, and fat storage. Understanding your body type can help you make smarter choices for your health and fitness goals.
Try this simple test at home:
