Body type/Somatotype (Type of Body)

Before you chose plan for diet or exercise make sure that is plan you are undertaking is going to be effective or not for that reason you need to know what is your body type ? Body type /somatotype,as many time question come what type of body do I have ? with complete solution with judging yourself that what type of body you have?  as there are many interesting and beneficial things is going come in this article.

As it is 1^st thing to done before you start.

Q1. What are you?

Q2. What you want to be?

As the both of these question is the entire function of plan for your fitness as Q1. means what is you current position in fitness?  what is your body size?  what is your nature?  what is your upbringing? how to you look now ?as this step of question tells you where do you stand in the fitness level at present.

Q2. Tells you what is your goal? what you want to achieve?  how passionate your are  to what you want to achieve? Setting up target is enough or you want to go for more than just you imagine .As you would be thinking what is this I am talking about let tell you if you try to be understand about your body type/somatotype that means you have created and base/foundation of your fitness.

Somatotype History

In the 1940s, Dr. William H. Sheldon introduced the theory of Somatypes. His theory described three basic human body types: the endomorph, characterized by a preponderance of bodyfat; the mesomorph, marked by a well-developed musculature; and the ectomorph, distinguished by a lack of either much fat or muscle tissue. He did also state that most people were a mixture of these types.

Dr. William H. Sheldon (1898-1977)—A Forgotten Giant of American Psychology.

Sheldon's description of three body types has become an integral part of most literature on weight loss, fitness and bodybuilding.

The three body types are further described below.
So to know what are you? 1st understand What Is Your Body Type ?

About Body Types

Here is the information about  three different body type.

Endomorph:

An Endomorph's biggest concern should be the losing of fat and adopting a lifestyle that keeps it off. Strength training should be done to get a better muscle to fat ratio and therefore improve metabolism. Use moderate weights at a fast training pace (very little rest between sets and exercises). You should lower your calorie intake (but not try to starve yourself) and should eat frequent but small meals. Sugars, sweets and junk food should be eliminated from your diet. Engage daily in some activity like brisk walking, biking, etc., and try to increase the amount of time you spend each week

Mesomorph:

A Mesomorph has a naturally fit body but to maintain it or improve it they should exercise and diet correctly for their type. Strength training can be done more often and for longer sessions then would be good for an Ectomorph, but you must still be careful not to overdo it. You should train with moderate to heavy weighs and at a moderate pace, not resting too long between sets. You will find you gain muscle quite easy (some women and even men might not want to get too bulky, but this won't happen suddenly. When you are happy with your muscle size simply train to maintain it). Stick to a good healthy diet to keep you lean and muscular, and watch for any slow creeping fat gains. Engage in and enjoy aerobic activities, sports, etc. but do not overdo.

Ectomorph:

Ectomorphs should concentrate on gaining weight in the form of good lean muscle tissue (some women that are too thin may also want to put on a little fat to look more feminine). Weight training should be done but not too often or for too long each session. Weight should be fairly heavy and workout pace slower (longer rest periods between sets). Diet should be high in calories (good quality food not junk) and you should eat more then you're used to and often. Aerobic and other activities (sports, dancing, etc.) should be kept to a minimum, at least until you are happy with your weight and looks.

PRO & CON's of Body type

Ectomorph:

§  Fragile

§  Thin

§  Flat chest

§  Delicate build

§  Young appearance

§  Tall

§  Lightly muscled

§  Stoop-shouldered

§  Large brain

§  Has trouble gaining weight

§  Muscle growth takes longer

Mesomorph:

§  Athletic

§  Hard, muscular body

§  Overly mature appearance

§  Rectangular shaped (hourglass shaped for women)

§  Thick skin

§  Upright posture

§  Gains or loses weight easily

§  Grows muscle quickly

Endomorph:

§  Soft body

§  Flabby

§  Underdeveloped muscles

§  Round shaped

§  Over-developed digestive system

§  Trouble losing weight

§  Generally gains muscle easily

How to understand what is your body type? / Judge your body type

 

Question need to ask yourself	Ectomorph:	Endomorph:	Mesomorph:
Bone Structure	Small to Frail	Very Large	Large To Medium
Body Tends Towards	Being Too Skinny	Carrying Too Much Fat	Being Lean And Muscular
Body Looks Women Men	Mostly straight up  and down Long and tenuous	Pear-shaped Round and soft	Hourglass-shaped Square and rugged
A Child I Was	Too thin	Chubby	Normal
Activity Level	Over active, can't sit still	Sedentary	Fairly Active
Metabolism Is	Too fast	Slow	Just right
People Tell Me	I should gain some weight	I should lose some weigh	Stay the same
Concerning My Weight	Have trouble gaining weight	Gain weight easily, but find it hard to lose	Gain or lose weight  fairly easily. Usually stay about the same
I Am Hungry	Rarely	Almost all the time	Just at meal times
What people Describe you As	Intellectual person	Emotional person	Physical person

Conclusion

When you know which type of body you is yours you can diet and exercise correctly for that type, you will make much better progress. As your vision for goal will be clear for the what you will be doing hard work to get the best possible result from your plan of exercise and diet.

By making ideal any professional bodybuilder, fitness model, or any actor or actress .and having willingness as same fitness level you need to know about Somatotype. As explained above .