The human physique can be divided into 3 main body types, based on propensity for fat gain, muscle gain and frame size. While much is made of body shape, body type actually allows you to form a weight loss plan based on how your body responds to exercise and diet. In other words, it makes losing weight easier. Read the articles below to find out more about your body type and how to get fit for your body type.

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November 3, 2011, 1 Comment
Endomorphs have a higher body fat percentage. Thus, as an endomorph your primary focus should be on cardiovascular exercise and fat burning. Endomorphs should either start weight training immediately or ...
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Ectomorph Workout Plan: Resistance Training

November 3, 2011, 2 Comments

Being a female ectomorph is currently in vogue. Unfortunately, male ectomorphs are in a less enviable position. In men, muscularity is the prized trai ...

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Mesomorph Workout Plan: Resistance Training

November 3, 2011, No comments

FEMALE MESOMORPH Female mesomorphs, that includes women who feel they have become too bulky, should do light-to-moderate weight training, no more than ...

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Mesomorph Body Type

November 2, 2011, No comments

Mesomorphs could be thought of as the “genetically gifted”. They are characterized by an athletic, strong, compact and naturally lean body. They h ...

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    Ectomorph Body Type
    November 2, 2011, No comments

    An ectomorph has the body type that is most often seen in the pages of fashion magazines. They are slim boned, long limbed, lithe and have very little body fat ...

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    What’s Your Body Type?
    November 2, 2011, 2 Comments

    Most people have combinations of the three body types. For example, some have an upper body that is ectomorphic and a lower body that is endomorphic, resulting in a slim ...

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    Body Shape – What’s Your Shape?
    November 2, 2011, 1 Comment

    Your body shape is based upon the size of your physical features and the overall balance of your body. These four shapes are spoon, cone, ruler and hourglass and describe ...

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    Personalize Exercise for Body Type: Cardio
    October 31, 2011, No comments

    ENDOMORPH EXERCISE PLAN Cardiovascular regimens – anything from swimming, running and cycling – are essential for endomorphs to lose weight. For maximum fat loss, aim for 45-60 minutes of cardio work, ...

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    Weight Gain Diet
    October 29, 2011, No comments

    Most health professionals, governing bodies and media outlets are focused on weight loss. Therefore, sound information on how to gain weight healthily is thin on the ground, as is often sympathy for your ...

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    Are You Skinny Fat?
    October 29, 2011, No comments

    Skinny fat. What does it mean? Whether you are man or woman, if you look slim and fit dressed but dreadful naked then you are probably skinny fat. Exposing any ...