ANALYZING BODY TYPESWhat Body Type are You?

THREE BASIC BODY TYPES

Three basic body types:

1. Endomorph2. Mesomorph3. Ectomorph

Height does NOT play a role in body typing.

Muscle versus fat %and skeletal frame

dimensions (bone sizes)

ECTOMORPH

•Small bones•Thin muscles•Slender arms and legs•Narrow chest•Round shoulders•Flat abdomen•Small buttocks

MESOMORPH

Firm, well-developed musclesLarge bonesBroad shouldersMuscular armsTrim waistMuscular buttocksPowerful legs

ENDOMORPH

•High % body fat•Short neck•Large abdomen•Wide hips•Round, full buttocks•Short, heavy legs

WHICH BODY TYPE?

MESOMORPH ENDO-MESOMORPH

WHICH BODY TYPE?

ECTO-MESOMORPH/MESO-ENDOMORPH

ENDOMORPH

BODY TYPE?

ECTO-MESOMORPH MESOMORPH

BODY TYPE?

ENDOMORPHMESO-ECTOMORPH

WHAT BODY TYPE ARE YOU?

Using the specific characteristics that comprise the three body types, state the body type that best describes you and list the characteristics that you possess.

Are you a combination of two body types?