{"id":16029,"date":"2021-01-19T22:20:15","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T22:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=16029"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"3-body-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Body Types: How Do They Affect Your Weight Loss Potential?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#Body_Type_Definition\" >Body Type Definition<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#What_Are_The_3_Body_Types\" >What Are The 3 Body Types?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#What_Are_The_3_Female_Body_Types\" >What Are The 3 Female Body Types?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#What_Are_The_3_Types_Of_Muscles_In_The_Body\" >What Are The 3 Types Of Muscles In The Body?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#Characteristic_Of_The_3_Body_Types_Of_Female_And_Male\" >Characteristic Of The 3 Body Types Of Female And Male<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#Endomorph\" >Endomorph<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#Mesomorph\" >Mesomorph<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#Ectomorph\" >Ectomorph<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#Can_I_Be_A_Combination_Of_2_Somatotypes\" >Can I Be A Combination Of 2 Somatotypes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#Ayurveda_3_Body_Types\" >Ayurveda 3 Body Types<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#Characteristics_Of_The_3_Types_Of_Doshas\" >Characteristics Of The 3 Types Of Doshas<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#1_Vata_Dosha\" >1. Vata Dosha<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#2_Pitta_Dosha\" >2. Pitta Dosha<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#3_Kapha_Dosha\" >3. Kapha Dosha<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#Somatotype_Relevance\" >Somatotype Relevance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#How_To_Train_Endomorph_Somatotype\" >How To Train Endomorph Somatotype?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#How_To_Train_Ectomorph_Somatotype\" >How To Train Ectomorph Somatotype?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#How_To_Train_Mesomorph_Somatotype\" >How To Train Mesomorph Somatotype?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have trouble losing weight, yet you seem to gain it easily even after slipping up with your diet? Or are you trying to gain weight, but it seems that you can eat for weeks without gaining a gram? Well, it could be something to do with your body type. But is it that simple? What are the 3 body types, and which one do I have?<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3_Body_Types\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3_Body_Types\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone\u2019s body is different. This is why you need your customized <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mass-gaining-diet-plans\/\">diet<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-workout-plan-for-men\/\">workout plan<\/a> to achieve your fitness goals. Your body type dictates how you respond to certain food intakes and training. Here is what you need to know about 3 different body types and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body_Type_Definition\"><\/span><b>Body Type Definition<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body type or somatotype is a concept theorized by Dr. Sheldon in the 1940s. The researcher concluded out that there are different body compositions that people have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Sheldon, a person\u2019s body type is unchangeable. Also, certain psychological and physiological characteristics are determined by whatever somatotype you have (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/ss\/slideshow-body-shape-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_3_Body_Types\"><\/span><b>What Are The 3 Body Types?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The three types of somatotypes include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-workout\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endomorph<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mesomorph<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/workouts-for-ectomorphs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ectomorph<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Sheldon believed that each body type&#8217;s traits were set in stone (while in the womb). So, he derived the above names from pre-birth development of the endodermal, mesodermal, and ectodermal embryo layers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3_Body_Types\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34515 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"3 body types\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-5-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_3_Female_Body_Types\"><\/span><b>What Are The 3 Female Body Types?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The three somatotypes in females are the same as those in males. So, women can also have Endomorph, Mesomorph, and Ectomorph body types.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The characteristics of these somatotypes also don\u2019t vary from one gender to the other. Hence, Endomorph, Mesomorph, or Ectomorph females will have the same traits as their male counterparts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/script\/main\/art.asp?articlekey=50994\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-type-quiz\/\">The Body Type Quiz To Help You Figure Out Your Goals<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_3_Types_Of_Muscles_In_The_Body\"><\/span><b>What Are The 3 Types Of Muscles In The Body?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The three distinct muscles in your body include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiac<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smooth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skeletal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiac muscles are located in your heart region and are under involuntary control. Smooth muscles are located in the walls of hollow organs such as your digestive tract, and they are also under involuntary control. Skeletal muscles are attached to the skeleton and are under voluntary control. These muscle fibers are not related to body types (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/imagepages\/19841.htm#:~:text=The%203%20types%20of%20muscle,and%20are%20under%20involuntary%20control.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3_Body_Types\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33430 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4921-1024x576.png\" alt=\"3 body types\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4921.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4921-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4921.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4921-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4921.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristic_Of_The_3_Body_Types_Of_Female_And_Male\"><\/span><b>Characteristic Of The 3 Body Types Of Female And Male<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how each somatotype is classified in both genders:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Endomorph\"><\/span><b>Endomorph<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will have the following characters if you have this somatotype:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A more <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-meditation-work\/\">relaxed<\/a>, extroverted, and comfortable personality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The predominance of soft roundness in various parts of your body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digestive viscera will be more massive and will dominate your body economy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wider and stocky body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat will be stored in your lower part of your body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slow metabolism.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best strength compared to the other types.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More muscles which come with more fat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mesomorph\"><\/span><b>Mesomorph<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard, heavy, and rectangular outline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The predominance of muscles, connective tissues, and bone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More active, assertive, aggressive, and dynamic personality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural athletics body with well-defined skeletal muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/mesomorph-body-type\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3_Body_Types\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32558 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-9-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"3 body types\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-9.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-9.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-9-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-9.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ectomorph\"><\/span><b>Ectomorph<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relative predominance of fragility and linearity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delicate frame.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The greatest skin surface area than body mass that causes sensory exposure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More introverted, inhibited, thoughtful, and sensitive personality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The body is similar to a marathon runner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vitamins-to-boost-metabolism\/\">metabolism<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find it hard to build muscle and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lower-back-fat\/\">fat<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Be_A_Combination_Of_2_Somatotypes\"><\/span><b>Can I Be A Combination Of 2 Somatotypes?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the 3 main body types, there isn\u2019t a one-size-fits-all. You can have a combination of two somatotypes. This means you have some characteristics from two different body types.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3_Body_Types\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31546 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4253-1024x576.png\" alt=\"3 body types\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4253.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4253-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4253.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4253.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ayurveda_3_Body_Types\"><\/span><b>Ayurveda 3 Body Types<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than Dr. Sheldon&#8217;s classification of body types, another grouping is known as Ayurveda (a form of alternative medicine with its roots in India).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Ayurveda, things are composed of five elements: fire, space, air, earth, and water. The mentioned elements combined to form 3 different types of metabolism, which are referred to as doshas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vata Dosha<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pitta Dosha<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kapha Dosha<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In classifying the above, several factors were considered, such as emotional, mental, and physical characteristics. Also, other aspects such as tongue color, pulses, and so forth were taken into account (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3215408\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--><\/style>\n<p><strong>If you struggle to even flirt with the idea of giving up your favorite foods or working out till your legs give way \u2013 BetterMe app is here to breathe a fresh perspective into the way you view the weight loss process! Check out the app and <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3_Body_Types\" rel=\"noopener\">experience the fun side of fitness and dieting<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3_Body_Types\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31543 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4256-1024x576.png\" alt=\"3 body types\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4256.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4256-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4256.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4256.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics_Of_The_3_Types_Of_Doshas\"><\/span><b>Characteristics Of The 3 Types Of Doshas<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some traits that will aid you to identify the type of metabolism you have:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Vata_Dosha\"><\/span><b>1. Vata Dosha<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be slender.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might have predominant features.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moody.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enthusiastic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impulsive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large intestines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large bones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bigger ears.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wider thighs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Larger pelvis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4719489\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Pitta_Dosha\"><\/span><b>2. Pitta Dosha<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have this type of metabolism, you will have the following traits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium build.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stable weight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well-proportioned.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small intestines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smaller stomach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced size of sweat glands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small eyes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less skin surface area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lower amount of blood.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Kapha_Dosha\"><\/span><b>3. Kapha Dosha<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tendency to become overweight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Associated with the chest, lungs, and spinal fluid.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3_Body_Types\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31492 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4314-1024x576.png\" alt=\"3 body types\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4314.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4314-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4314.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4314.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somatotype_Relevance\"><\/span><b>Somatotype Relevance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know the 3 body types of male and female. You also have an understanding of Dosha metabolisms. The chances are that you already know the body and metabolism type you have. So, why are they important?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each body type has specific psychological and personality characteristics. For instance, endomorphs were found to be easy going by Dr. Sheldon. He also discovered that ectomorphs were introverts and mesomorphs assertive (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5963773\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though Sheldon\u2019s ideas have been debunked recently, the concept of body types has endured in some ways. Different researchers have found out that there may be a relationship between somatotypes and sports performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2018 research found out that active men with ectomorph and mesomorph somatotypes performed better in the lower body&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/compound-exercises-for-weight-loss\/\">strength exercises<\/a>. Mesomorphs also performed better in upper body exercises like bench press and so forth (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29257792\/\">3<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, researchers concluded that your somatotype could predict your strength performance (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29257792\/\">3<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another cardio endurance study found out that active men with mesomorph and blended ectomorph-mesomorph somatotype had the greatest aerobic capacity improvements after a training program. The subjects were subjected to 12 weeks of track interval exercise sessions and compared to other somatotypes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1725084\/pdf\/v039p00954.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To sum up, your body type is defined by your body composition and metabolism, which will influence your fitness exercises and the diet you take.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/workout-quiz\/\">Body Type Workout Quiz: The Training For Your Body Type<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3_Body_Types\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30934 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4134-1024x576.png\" alt=\"3 body types\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4134.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4134-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4134.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4134-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4134.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Train_Endomorph_Somatotype\"><\/span><b>How To Train Endomorph Somatotype?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endomorphs have a tendency to become overweight easily. Hence, training and diet here should only focus on fat loss. Stick to the following tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Watch your diet: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consume foods with fewer saturated fats and calories. This is to ensure that you take in fewer calories and consume more in your workouts. Also, don\u2019t starve yourself. Eat enough <\/span><b>food to support your daily or weekly workouts.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focus on metabolic conditioning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Most of your training sessions should be about increasing your metabolic health. So, use shorter rest periods and circuits for strength training (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/study-reveals-how-exercise-improves-metabolic-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do aerobic training:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consistent aerobic training will help you increase your metabolic efficiency. It will also boost your daily calorie burning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increase your non-exercise activity thermogenesis factor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Move more during the day when you are not in the gym. Do not use a car for a shorter distance; instead, walk to the market, supermarket, or any other nearby place. This will increase the energy you burn every day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focus on losing fat: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to your slower metabolism, you will have surplus energy stored as body fat. If you maximize your fat burning capacity while supporting muscle mass building, you will accomplish this. So, take enough proteins and do strength training to support your muscle mass during times of your calorie restriction (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/mayo-clinic-diet\/art-20045460#:~:text=The%20Mayo%20Clinic%20Diet%20is%20designed%20to%20help%20you%20lose,you%20reach%20your%20goal%20weight.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Train_Ectomorph_Somatotype\"><\/span><b>How To Train Ectomorph Somatotype?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ectomorphs have different characteristics and challenges from endomorphs. Most ectomorphs have a higher rate of metabolism. They may also find it hard to build fat and muscle. For these reasons, you should stick to the following if you fall under this category:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maximum strength training:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Prioritize training your muscles first. Remember, your body type doesn\u2019t gain muscle mass easily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduce cardiorespiratory training:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This kind of exercise drains your energy, which means that you burn many fats and energy while doing them. You do not need to overdo them as your body has little to no fats. However, some cardio is still important for improving or maintaining the health of your cardiovascular system (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325487\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rest for longer: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast-paced exercise burns a lot of calories. Here, you want to burn as little as possible. So, consider resting for long periods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eat a mass gain diet: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need to consume a lot of calories. Remember that your metabolic rate is higher. So, take diets rich in complex carbs and\u00a0 healthy fats. You could even include nutritional mass gainer shakes into your diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You need proteins: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like endomorph bodies, you also need high-levels of proteins. If you are strength training, consume 1.2 to 1.6 grams for every kilogram of your weight. Daily protein intake will increase your muscle growth (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325577\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Train_Mesomorph_Somatotype\"><\/span><b>How To Train Mesomorph Somatotype?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mesomorphs have things a little bit easier than the other groups of body types. Their metabolisms are efficient, and they can build muscle mass with minimum effort. If your body type falls under this category, stick to the following tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Watch your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-for-women-over-40\/\">diet<\/a>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though your metabolism rates are efficient, you should be keen on what you consume. If you are doing intense training, then you must consume enough calories to support it. Proteins should also be part of your diet. Take 1.2 to 2.2 grams for every kilogram of your weight, depending on your activity and training intensity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Do more advanced training forms: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body is ready to transition to exercises such as SAQ training sport and athlete exercises. You can take these to continue building your muscle mass (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2020\/08\/24\/health\/high-intensity-interval-training-routine-wellness\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above are the 3 body types in male and female. The body types are classified based on body composition and metabolism. The <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-chest-fat\/\">exercises<\/a>, training, and dieting for each somatotype vary greatly due to the difference in metabolic rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Check out this 20-min Full Body Workout at Home.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3_Body_Types\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><iframe title=\"Create Happines now\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xLxjdQ4DYdg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4719489\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosha brain-types: A neural model of individual differences<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1725084\/pdf\/v039p00954.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of dominant somatotype on aerobic capacity trainability<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2005, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29257792\/\">Effect of Lower-Body Resistance Training on Upper-Body Strength Adaptation in Trained Men<\/a> (2018, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/mesomorph-body-type\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything you need to know about the mesomorph body type<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/script\/main\/art.asp?articlekey=50994\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;Morph&#8217; Into Your Ideal Body<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2002, medicinenet.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2020\/08\/24\/health\/high-intensity-interval-training-routine-wellness\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safely ramp up exercise intensity: How to reboot your workout routine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, edition.cnn.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/study-reveals-how-exercise-improves-metabolic-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study reveals how exercise improves metabolic health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5963773\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The influence of somatotype on anaerobic performance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/mayo-clinic-diet\/art-20045460#:~:text=The%20Mayo%20Clinic%20Diet%20is%20designed%20to%20help%20you%20lose,you%20reach%20your%20goal%20weight.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mayo Clinic Diet: A weight-loss program for life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/imagepages\/19841.htm#:~:text=The%203%20types%20of%20muscle,and%20are%20under%20involuntary%20control.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of muscle tissue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, medlineplus.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3215408\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding personality from Ayurvedic perspective for psychological assessment: A case<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325487\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to know about cardiorespiratory endurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325577\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to know about the endomorph diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/ss\/slideshow-body-shape-health\">What Your Body Shape Says About Your Health<\/a> (2020, webmd.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have trouble losing weight, yet you seem to gain it easily even after slipping up with your diet? Or are you trying to gain weight, but it seems that you can eat for weeks without gaining a gram? Well, it could be something to do with your body type. But is it that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":16030,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[75],"tags":[],"coauthors":[105,87],"class_list":["post-16029","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-weight-loss"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>3 Body Types: How Do They Affect Your Weight Loss Potential? - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There are 3 body types, and they play a huge role in a person&#039;s ability to gain or lose weight. 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But is it that simple? What are the 3 body types, and which one do I have?<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone\u2019s body is different. This is why you need your customized <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mass-gaining-diet-plans\/\">diet<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-workout-plan-for-men\/\">workout plan<\/a> to achieve your fitness goals. Your body type dictates how you respond to certain food intakes and training. Here is what you need to know about 3 different body types and much more.<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Body Type Definition<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body type or somatotype is a concept theorized by Dr. Sheldon in the 1940s. The researcher concluded out that there are different body compositions that people have.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Sheldon, a person\u2019s body type is unchangeable. Also, certain psychological and physiological characteristics are determined by whatever somatotype you have (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/ss\/slideshow-body-shape-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What Are The 3 Body Types?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The three types of somatotypes include:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-workout\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endomorph<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mesomorph<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/ ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/","url":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/","name":"3 Body Types: How Do They Affect Your Weight Loss Potential? - BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/3-body-types\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/shutterstock_1813911251.jpg","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","description":"There are 3 body types, and they play a huge role in a person's ability to gain or lose weight. 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