WHAT IS

SOMATOTYPES?
⊹ Somatotypes describe how we have a genetic
physical predisposition to a certain physic, fat
to muscle ratio and stature.
⊹ As a result, we require different training and
nutritional demands. The three different body
types are:
⊹ Ectomorph
⊹ Mesomorph
⊹ Endomorph

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what is the importance of
knowing our somatotypes
body type?
⊹ knowledge about your specific
somatotype can help guide you in the
development of goals and healthy
lifestyle approaches to achieve them.

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3 BODY TYPES
⊹ Ectomorphs are long
and lean, with little
body fat, and little
muscle. They have a
hard time gaining
weight. Fashion
models and basketball
players fit this
category.
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DIETARY SPECIFICS AND
EXERCISES FOR
ECTOMORPH BODY TYPE
⊹ Nutrient-rich foods
⊹ High-protein ⊹ Take more rest
approach between sets.
⊹ Use extra calories on
beneficial fats, lean
proteins and
nutrient-rich options.
⊹ Pick smart carbs.

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 ENDOMORPHS
⊹ People with an
endomorph body type
usually have soft, round
bodies with a wide waist
and large bones, joints,
and hips, regardless of
their height.

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DIETARY SPECIFICS AND
EXERCISES FOR
ENDOMORPH BODY TYPE
⊹ Watch refined and ⊹ Focus on burning fat
simple carbohydrate while maintaining
intake muscle, stabilizing
⊹ Lean proteins for joints, and
muscle growth promoting
⊹ Choose the right fats cardiovascular
⊹ Keep an eye on health.
calories in VS.
calories out
⊹ Fiber-rich plants 7
MESOMORPHS
⊹ According to ⊹ Mesomorphs are
Sheldon, people with typically strong and
a mesomorph body solid, not overweight
type tend to have a or underweight.
medium frame. They Their bodies may be
may develop muscles described as
easily and have more rectangular in shape
muscle than fat on with an upright
their bodies. posture.
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MESOMORPHS

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DIETARY SPECIFICS AND
EXERCISES FOR
MESOMORPH BODY TYPE
⊹ Focus on proper ⊹ Recommended 150
calorie balance minutes/week
⊹ Focus on fruits and
vegetables
⊹ Splits the essential
macronutrients into
third

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YOUR BODY TYPE IS A
FREEZEFRAME OF YOUR
HEALTH

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SHAPE
YOUR LIFE,
SHAPE
YOUR
HEALTH

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