| The playing
ground is not level in the world of weight loss. The rules of
dieting and exercise are not applicable for everyone. The subjective
issue of losing weight is contingent upon one’s body type.
As many of us know, body types are devised
into three categories: endomorph mesomorph and ectomorph. Since
these body types are based on everyone’s genetic predisposition,
the variations require varying nutritional necessities as well
as fitness training programs.
Starting with the small boned ectomorph, they
generally have a rampant metabolism, and a linear physique.
Overall, developing muscles mass is a stretch for individuals
with this body frame. If they gain weight it will be in the
abdomen. To gain muscle requires significant work to see results.
Exercise recommendations for the ectomorph:
Resistance and weight training is the best way to develop strength
and ensure the density of the small bones. It should help prevent
sporting injuries and fractures as you mature.
Mesomorphs fall between ectomorphs and endomorphs.
As a result, they tend to carry a low to medium percentage of
body fat. Generally their bones are medium to large. Their metabolisms
teeter in the middle of high and medium. The advantage mesomorphs
have over other body types is their tendency to establish significant
muscle mass and muscle size.
Exercise recommendations for the mesomorphs:
Core, cardiovascular and weight training programs offer the
best variety. The balance between these fitness programs is
ideal to because it offers equilibrium in losing fat and building
muscle.
Generally, endomorphs have high percentages
of fat. With large bones, and diminutive muscle mass, being
overweight is almost inevitable with a sluggish metabolism.
In female endomorphs, weight and fat collects in the buttocks,
legs, thighs and hips. However, they are usually more developed
in the arms and lower extremities of the legs. Male endomorphs
have a tendency of collecting fat in the stomach or abdomen.
Exercise recommendations for endomorphs: A
minimum of 30 minutes, four times a week, is ideal; particularly
engaging in physical activities that include: brisk walking,
swimming, bicycling, roller blading, and other cardiovascular
activities. |
