Understand Your Body Type to Get in Shape

Getting in shape doesn't have to feel like a chore.

In fact, it can be a fun and rewarding experience if you understand the nuances of your body type. Knowing your body type can help you tailor your routine so that it's more effective and efficient for your specific body type. Here we'll discuss the three main body types and how you can use them to find an exercise program that's tailored to you.

Ectomorphs are characterized by having a lean frame and low fat levels. These people tend to find it difficult to gain muscle mass, so their workouts should focus on heavy weightlifting and higher reps (8-12). The goal is to do exercises that stimulate muscle growth without putting too much strain on the joints. Ectomorphs should also focus on eating plenty of protein as well as complex carbohydrates such as quinoa, oats, sweet potatoes, and brown rice.

Mesomorphs have naturally muscular frames with medium fat levels. They are able to gain muscle mass relatively easily but they often struggle with burning fat quickly. Mesomorphs should focus on strength training with moderate weights rather than heavy weights; they should also include cardio into their workout routine in order to burn off excess fat. It's important for mesomorphs to eat a balanced diet that includes plenty of lean proteins, complex carbs, healthy fats, and fruits/vegetables in order to support their active lifestyle.

Endomorphs have larger frames with higher fat levels than ectomorphs or mesomorphs. Endomorphs often have difficulty losing weight due to their biology; thus, their workouts should focus on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) as well as cardiovascular exercises such as running or cycling. Additionally, endomorphs should be sure to avoid processed foods and instead focus on eating unprocessed whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, nuts/seeds, legumes/beans etc., in order for their bodies to function at its best capacity.

No matter what your body type is, it's important to remember that everyone is different when it comes down getting in shape—and that means having different goals depending on one's unique genetic makeup and physical characteristics. Once you understand your body type better, you'll be able to craft a workout plan specifically tailored towards helping you get fit faster while still enjoying the process. So take some time today and learn more about your body type—you might just find out something interesting about yourself!