Body types

Humans have long had a predisposition for classifying living organisms based on a variety of
characteristics, such as habitat, dietary strategy, or mode of locomotion (movement). With the
development of taxonomy in the 18th century by Carolus Linnaeus, life was further categorized based on
physiology and the evolutionary relatedness of different species. In humans, early anthropologists relied
upon culture, cranial shape, and even personality traits for describing different types of individuals.

Bodies come in different shapes and sizes, influenced by a person’s frame

and composition. This is part of what makes every human unique.

 Ectomorph: This is when the body is lean and slender and tends to
have less body fat and muscle. People with this body type can often find
it challenging to gain weight in the form of muscle or fat. Fashion
models are an example of this body type.

 Endomorph: This is when the body has more stored fat, lots of muscle,
and gains weight easily. People with this body type are not always
overweight. Football lineman and Marilyn Monroe are examples of this
body type.

 Mesomorph: This is when the body is athletic and strong. People with
this body type are neither overweight nor underweight. Swimmers and
volleyball players are examples of this body type.
 Characteristics

Endomorphs
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.
Mesomorph
Mesomorphs. Naturally muscular, mesomorphs typically
have moderate-size frames, with wider shoulders and a narrow waist,
strong arms and legs, and modest amounts of body fat.

ectomorph

Ectomorphs. Generally thin and lean, ectomorphs tend to have

slender waists, narrow hips and shoulders, small joints, and long legs
and arms. They tend to be slim, without much body fat or noticeable
muscle mass.
 Events
What events can be done by endomorph?

* Discus throws *sumo wrestling

*Hammer throw *power lifting

*Judo
What events can be done by mesotherapy?

*Boxing *tennis

*Basketball *artery

*Table tennis
What events can be done by ectomorph?

*Swimming *cycling

*Football * badminton

* Long distance running