body types

• • the three body types are:
  • ectomorph
  • endomorph
  • mesomorph
• ectomorph:

  • low body fat
  • thin and lean
  • narrow hips and shoulders
  • long arms and legs
• endomorph:

  • high body fat
  • pear shaped
• mesomorph:

  • low body fat
  • large muscle content
  • thin waist
  • broad shoulders
• sports for endomorph:

  • sports that require power and strength
  • rugby prop
  • judo
  • discus thrower
• sports for mesomorph:

  • sports that require speed and power
  • boxing
  • swimming
  • sprinter
  • gymnastics
• sports for ectomorph:

  • sports with advantage for being tall and require flexibility
  • basketball
  • tennis
  • high, triple, long jump