4. Ectomorph
• An ectomorph is a
typical skinny guy.
Ecto’s have a light
build with small joints
and lean muscle.
• Usually, ectomorph’s
have Long thin limbs
with stringy muscles.
Shoulders tend to be
thin with little width.
5. Typical Characteristics:
• Long and lean
• Delicate frame
• “Hardgainer” – Finds it difficult to build
muscle and fat
• Body similar to a marathon runner
• Fast metabolism
• Flat chest
6. Ectomorph should eat:
• Ectomorphs tend to
respond well to
carbohydrates, so you
can eat those freely.
- Fiber-rich fruits
- Veggies
- Whole grains
7. What sports are Ectomorphs good at?
Marathon Cross-country skiing
Triathlons
8. Building the Program
• A sound strategy for building a
workout plan would involve first
selecting a primary chest
exercise, a primary leg exercise,
and a primary back exercise
16. Mesomorph
• The mesomorph is your natural athlete.
• Mesomorphs have a large bone structure,
large muscles and find it quite easy to gain
or lose weight.
William Herbert Sheldon developed
"constitutional psychology," the study of the
relationships between physical attributes and
personality traits.
17. The Mesomorphs
• Athletic
• Hard body with well defined
muscles
• Rectangular shaped body
• Strong
• Gains fat more easily than
ectomorphs
18. Characteristics of
Mesomorphs
• Heavy, athletic body
• Gains both muscle and fat
easily but can also lose both
easily
• Defined muscle
• Hard, rectangular shape for
men; hourglass shaped for
women
19. • Fitted jeans are snug around
the glutes but not
too tight
• Shoulders are slightly wider
than hips
• Gains strength easily
• Average to fast metabolism
• Thick skin
• Noted for having ideal
posture
21. Endomorph
- Endomorphs have softer
bodies with curves. They have a
wide waist and hips and large
bones, though they may or may
not be overweight. Their weight is
often in their hips, thighs, and
lower abdomen. Endomorphs
often have lots of body fat and
muscle and tend to gain weight
easily.
22. Typical Characteristics:
• Slow Metabolism
• Often but not always
shorts in stature
• Relatively thick arms
and legs
• Rounded body with
little muscle definition
23. What should an endomorph eat?
• Macadamia nuts.
• olive oil.
• beef.
• egg yolk.
• fatty fish.
• walnuts.
• cheese.