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Know your body type

Know your body type


Are you one of those people who are trying so hard to lose or gain some weight, by following a strict diet and spending most of your day in the gym? But in vain, unlike your friends who may exercise a lot less than you, and follow a moderate diet as opposed to your strict one?

In fact, many people go through the same thing as the body's stability on a certain weight, and their inability to gain muscle or lose fat easily; As the body has three types, and each type has a very special diet and exercises, these factors help it achieve your goals easily and quickly.

In the following, we will show you the three body types, and the ability of each type to gain or lose weight, what are the best exercises and the most appropriate diet for each type?

Type I - Ectomorph body

Ectomorph body characteristics

1- Slim appearance.

2- Rapid metabolism.

3- Small chest.

4- Small joints and bones.

5- Small buttocks.

6- The body contains a small percentage of fat.

7- Long limbs.

8- A little appetite.

 

The ability to gain muscle or lose weight

The ectomorph is one of the bodies that have the most difficulty in building muscle, and also having the same difficulty in gaining weight as fat.

Ectomorph body diet tips

The main fuel is carbohydrates

The majority of the foods you eat should consist of carbohydrates, so eat a wide variety of pasta, sweet potatoes, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes and nuts.

As you will be able to reach a higher weight when you increase your daily calories, especially if you want to build some muscle in your body.

Eating large amounts of protein

In addition to carbohydrates, you should consume a large amount of proteins; Since your primary goal is to gain weight, your body will therefore require protein to build muscle while you gain weight, especially if you exercise.

So you should eat protein drinks, eggs, meat, and other powerful protein sources.

Eat every 2 - 3 hours

Since you tend to have a very fast metabolism, it is important to eat carbohydrates and proteins at regular intervals.

Some tips for ectomorph exercise

1- You should not engage in cardio exercises too much, as your body tends to burn calories quickly, so with cardio exercises it will be difficult for you to maintain a healthy BMI or build your body with muscles.

 2 - Stick to a very simple sports routine, given your body's ability to quickly burn calories, and you should avoid complex movements and exercises in the beginning.

3 - Since your body can burn calories quickly, we advise you not to exercise more than 3 times a week.

 

Type II - Mesomorph body

Characteristics of a moderately built body

1- A slender body.

2- Specific muscles.

3- Heavy body.

4- They have a strong athletic body.

5- Solid body.

6- The shape of the body is rectangular.

The ability to gain muscle or lose weight

A moderately physique tends to build muscle easily, in addition to gaining weight just as easily.

Diet tips for a moderate body

Balanced meals

Focus on the healthy distribution of carbohydrates, fats and protein in each meal you consume, for example sweet potatoes, whole grains, seafood, lean meats, fruits and vegetables.

calories

Eat 500 calories more than you should if you want to gain weight, or 200 to 500 calories less than you should if you want to lose weight.

split meals

Divide meals into 4-6 meals throughout the day; So that the metabolic rate does not decrease.

Exercise tips for a moderate body

1- You can lift medium to heavy weights; Your muscles are already well defined.

2- When you exercise, try to focus for a specific period on a specific group of muscles, and then take a rest, and start with another muscle group.

3- You can do moderate and heavy exercise 2 to 3 times a week; To maintain fitness.

4- You can exercise in general 5 times a week.

Type III - Endomorph body

Endophysiologist

wide joints

The hip is broad or wider than the shoulders and collarbone.

Short limbs, thick arms and legs.

Strong muscles, especially the upper legs.

Round body.

Muscles not defined.

The ability to gain muscle or lose weight

One of the most prominent characteristics of the endomorph body is that it is very slow in metabolism, it also loses fat with difficulty, and gains fat easily, and gains muscle easily.

Diet tips for endomorph body

Calorie Reduction

Since you gain fat easily, consuming more calories will make it difficult for you to lose weight; So we recommend that you eat smaller portions and spread your meals more evenly throughout the day.

Eat more fiber

If you are endomorph, your digestion is slow; So you need to support your digestive system by eating more fiber.

Focus on eating beans, broccoli, lentils, legumes, artichokes, berries, grains, carrots, fruits and green leafy vegetables.

lean protein

You should not eat proteins that are high in fat; Therefore, we advise you to eat fish, skinless chicken, and boiled eggs.

healthy fats

You should eat healthy fats such as avocado and nuts, but in moderation.

Drinking water

You should drink plenty of water, and avoid high-calorie foods and drinks.

Exercise tips for the abdominal body

1- You need to do at least 30 minutes of orchid exercises every day, if your main goal is fat loss; Orchid is the best way to achieve the desired results in the field of weight loss.

2- You can train as much as you want, up to 7 days a week.

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