Ectomorph, Mesomorph, Endomorph
Which one are you?
Endomorph:
An Endomorph's biggest concern should be the losing of fat and adopting a lifestyle that keeps it off. Strength training should be done to get a better muscle to fat ratio and therefore improve metabolism. Use moderate weights at a fast training pace (very little rest between sets and exercises). You should lower your calorie intake (but not try to starve yourself) and should eat frequent but small meals. Sugars, sweets and junk food should be eliminated from your diet. Engage daily in some activity like brisk walking, biking, etc., and try to increase the amount of time you spend each week.
Mesomorph:
A Mesomorph has a naturally fit body but to maintain it or improve it they should exercise and diet corretly for their type. Strength training can be done more often and for longer sessions then would be good for an Ectomorph, but you must still be carefull not to overdo it. You should train with moderate to heavy weighs and at a moderate pace, not resting too long between sets. You will find you gain muscle quite easy (some women and even men might not want to get too bulky, but this won't happen suddenly. When you are happy with your muscle size simply train to maintain it). Stick to a good healthy diet to keep you lean and muscular, and watch for any slow creeping fat gains. Engage in and enjoy aerobic activities, sports, etc. but do not overdo.
Ectomorph:
Ectomorphs should concentrate on gaining weight in the form of good lean muscle tissue (some women that are too thin may also want to put on a little fat to look more feminine). Weight training should be done but not too often or for too long each session. Weight should be fairly heavy and workout pace slower (longer rest periods between sets). Diet should be high in calories (good quality food not junk) and you should eat more then you're used to and often. Aerobic and other activities (sports, dancing, etc.) should be kept to a minimum, at least until you are happy with your weight and looks.
Endomorph:
An Endomorph's biggest concern should be the losing of fat and adopting a lifestyle that keeps it off. Strength training should be done to get a better muscle to fat ratio and therefore improve metabolism. Use moderate weights at a fast training pace (very little rest between sets and exercises). You should lower your calorie intake (but not try to starve yourself) and should eat frequent but small meals. Sugars, sweets and junk food should be eliminated from your diet. Engage daily in some activity like brisk walking, biking, etc., and try to increase the amount of time you spend each week.
Mesomorph:
A Mesomorph has a naturally fit body but to maintain it or improve it they should exercise and diet corretly for their type. Strength training can be done more often and for longer sessions then would be good for an Ectomorph, but you must still be carefull not to overdo it. You should train with moderate to heavy weighs and at a moderate pace, not resting too long between sets. You will find you gain muscle quite easy (some women and even men might not want to get too bulky, but this won't happen suddenly. When you are happy with your muscle size simply train to maintain it). Stick to a good healthy diet to keep you lean and muscular, and watch for any slow creeping fat gains. Engage in and enjoy aerobic activities, sports, etc. but do not overdo.
Ectomorph:
Ectomorphs should concentrate on gaining weight in the form of good lean muscle tissue (some women that are too thin may also want to put on a little fat to look more feminine). Weight training should be done but not too often or for too long each session. Weight should be fairly heavy and workout pace slower (longer rest periods between sets). Diet should be high in calories (good quality food not junk) and you should eat more then you're used to and often. Aerobic and other activities (sports, dancing, etc.) should be kept to a minimum, at least until you are happy with your weight and looks.
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Defo an Endomorph:0
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:laugh: I took that quiz on bodybuilding.com, it said I'm between endomorph and mesomorph.0
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I am a mesomorph :happy: which pleased me greatly!!0
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Ill say I am an meso/endo.
But ill tell you when I do at least 2 years of weight training. Because currently I think most of us are weakomorphs0 -
Took the test on BB and it says ecto/meso which makes sense as I have low BMI and lose/gain weight as fast.0
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I just took the test on BB. It says I'm Ecto/Meso.0
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I think my hubby is Mesomorph, and not sure what I am, either an extremely lazy Meso or mix of endo/ meso haha I do gain muscle bulk easily !0
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hmm just did that test said I was Mesomorph ! gosh I am a very lazy one then :P0
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I love being a Meso hahaha! My brother has always been jealous of my ability to put muscle on hehe0
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According to the quiz people have mentioned, I'm a mesomorph.0
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Endomorph all the way, never in my life have I been thin, and never have I been fit naturally0
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<--- Endomorph. Most people that have known for a short amount of time confuse me for an ectomorph type, simply because i'm lean with a light/modest amount of mass. So they figure i've just been a high metabolism skinny guy my entire life. Until they see the much older pictures I have from ages 6 to 26.
As soon as my intensity drops and or takes multiple days off, I'll go back to sporting a keg in no time.0 -
I am most definitely an Endomorph. According to the bb test I am between an Endo and A Meso0
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Endomorph Definatly! Never ever been skinny and have to work hard to be even semi fit ug... back to the gym0
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Between ecto/meso.
I'm a bony azz woman.0 -
<--- Endomorph. Most people that have known for a short amount of time confuse me for an ectomorph type, simply because i'm lean with a light/modest amount of mass. So they figure i've just been a high metabolism skinny guy my entire life. Until they see the much older pictures I have from ages 6 to 26.
As soon as my intensity drops and or takes multiple days off, I'll go back to sporting a keg in no time.
No wonder why you work out like crazy man! And the results speak for themselves! Now that I know I am a Meso, I am upping the calories and bulking up a bit more0
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