Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson DC, FMT, CSCS Body types influence metabolism, weight gain and loss abilities, and health risks.The three main body types are endomorph, mesomorph, and ...
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Do you know your body type?

Bone structure, how easily you gain muscle, and where you tend to store fat all help define your somatotype (body type). Learn how to personalize your fitness goals based on your body type.
It is a sad truth that not all bodies are created equal. There are those who grow tall and lean, while others are short and squat. Some struggle to gain weight while others have a harder time losing ...
Which workout will give you the best results in the shortest amount of time? It all depends on your body type. Exercise physiologist and nutritionist Kathleen Alleaume reveals the right fitness level ...
Dr. Dawn Ann Molina, DAOM, LAc. of Tampa Bay Holistic Wellness joined Gayle Guyardo with how knowing your body type can help you lose weight. There are three main body types: ectomorph, mesomorph, and ...