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The last and probably the most desired somatype is that of the mesomorph. A mesomorph typically has a medium to  large large bone structure, large muscles and an athletic physique. Mesomorphs find it easy to gain and lose weight and they are naturally strong individuals. I attribute a lot of my weight loss to the fact that I do have some mesomorph type qualities.

The mesomorph body type responds very well to training. Gains are usually seen very quickly, especially for beginners. However,  mesomorphs can also gain fat more easily than ectomorphs. They have to watch their caloric intake or they can quickly become out of shape. An excellent example of this is Janet Jackson whose weight sees more fluctuation than the stock market.

From Chunky to Chiseled...

Exercise:

Male mesomorphs need to focus on keeping their body fat percentage down, as many mesomorphs are prone to weight gain,  even though they lose it fairly easily.  A balanced combo of cardio and weight lifting make the male mesomorph the physical cadillac of men.

In the last blog post I disussed some of the trait of the endomorph somatype and how they should diet and eat. Now I’m going to take it to the other extreme and dicuss the ectomorph body type.

I'd like to ecto into her morph....

The ectomorph is characterized by long and thin muscles and limbs. They typically have low fat storage and are characterized as being slim. In other words these are the douchebag who can eat whatever they want and never worry about gaining weight. Hopefully, there is a special place in hell reserved for thee fools.

As an ectomorph you are naturally slim, but what if you’re not happy with your frame and you want to bulk up and get ripped? Without the proper diet and exercie you would find it very hard to add any significant muscle gain because your metabolism is naturally high and your body type does not pack on muscles

Exercise

Ectomorphs should focus on doing heay lifting and avoid too much cardio. Thirty minute of cardio 3 time a week is sufficient to maintain cardiovascular health. As an ectomorph it is important to focus on weightt training. Your workouts should be fairly heavy  in weights and workout pace slower (longer rest periods between sets) a you are trying to build muscle and not definition. Weight training is very important to an extomorph and its recommended that they incorporate strength training into their workout at least 3-4 times a week. It is important to keep your sets low and a pyramid workout scheme is encouraged.

Diet

As ane ectomorph you tend to lose weight fairly easily due to your metabolim, but dont be fooled. You’re still susceptible to chronic diease such as diabete and high blood pressure if you’re diet is piss poor. In order to gain muscle an ectomorph must eat a diet high in calories and full of complex carbohydrate and proteins in order to pack on the lean muscle mass and get ripped. It is important that they get more calories from the proper sources in order to fuel their muscle gain

If you have any questions please feel free to hit me up and I’ll answer your questions or point you in the direction of someone who will…

Nope this article isnt about my type of women, though if anyone is wondering I like my women athletic like a Carol Rodriguez or Alexandra Joner. Please send applications to jimgetssliminfo@gmail.com, nude photos are always encouraged…

Rather I am writing about the different types of human body shapes. While all humans are equal some people have more ideal body types for losing weight and maintaining an attractive figure.

When it comes to humans there are three types of body shapes, ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph. While most people are a combo of  body types, most fall strongly into one particulary somotype.  So how do the different body types affect how you lose and maintain your weight?  I’ll focus on each body type and explain how they should structure their diet and exercise routines and how to maximize their results.

Endomorph:

An  endomorph body type is solid and generally soft. Endomorphs  tend to gain fat easily. The body fat that an endomorph somatotype tends to carry around the midssection (enveloping vital organs) and can potentially be very dangerous to your health. Endomorphs tend to have very strong leg muscles. They also tend to be short and have very thick limbs.  So what does this mean for you if you fall into this category?

As a fellow endomorph, I have insight into what it takes to lose weight as an endomorph. Endomorphs must employ a combo of cardio and weight training and a healthy diet to keep the fat off and the sexy on.

Exercise

Endomorphs should do low to moderate weight workouts with a high number of repetitions per set. I would tend to recommend doing circuit training and supersets with limited rest time between sets to keep the heart rate elevated and to maximize results. Although endomorphs tend to gain fat easily, they can also develop lean muscle mass rather quickly. The typical endomorph should lift weights 2-3 times a week while supplementing their workout with cardio routines 3-4 times a week.

Diet

It is important for an endomorph to eat regulary and drink lots of water since their metabolism are naturally slower than the 2 other body types.

Additionally, endomorphs should avoid carb snacks and deep fried foods because they end up going straight to your belly, thighs and backside. I know some people would like that but there is a thin line between a phat ass and a fat ass and some of you have crossed it and dont even know it.

It is imperative that an endomorph eat foods high in protein because they provide long lasting energy and they assist in losing fat and gaining muscle. They should also limit their complex carb intake to the first half of the day, because their bodies tend to hang on to carbs and store them as fat.

Although being an endomorph is tough when it comes to realizing your ideal physique, a little bit of discipline, hard work, and focus,  can help you achieve your ideal body type.

When it comes to fitness and diet, I consider myself far from a noob. However, yesterday I pulled a very amateur move by not eating before doing an intense cardio/weightlifting circuit workout. In my quest to fine tone my figure for the summer,  I forgot to eat something to provide my body fuel for my workout. By the time I was on my second circuit of four, I was seeing stars and thought that it was very possible I would end up dying on the Gold’s Gym floor.  That would have sucked…

Preparing to eat my pre-workout meal...

As my life flashed before my eyes I thought it would be a good idea to write a post on why you should fuel your body before doing weightlifting workouts, to prevent others from making the foolish mistake I had made.

Why?

Its important to eat before you lift because weightlifting is an anaerobic activity.  This means your body is burning glycogen to create ATP, for energy to your muscles. Without the  proper nutrition before a workout, your body will burn muscle to make glucose, via glucogenisis. Basically you’ll end up burning muscle and looking like a puny individual.

What?

It is important to have a pre and post workout meal. Your preworkout meal should be low  in fat and fiber so it’s easily digestible. It is also important to remeber not to each foods with too much sugar so you dont have a energy crash before you reach the gym. Try to pick foods that are easily digestible. A good idea for a pre-workout meal is oatmeal and a solid protein. Chicken, fish or even a protein shake would be an adequte source for protein. This combination will give you the energy you need to perform to the max while not weighing you down too much.

When?

It is ideal to eat about 30 minutes before you workout for maximum results.

Here are a few other pre-workout foods to consider.

• A protein shake
• Raisins
• Nuts
• Fruits like apples and plums
• Hard boiled eggs with no yolk/Egg Whites
• Turkey breast on whole wheat bread
• Tuna