Did you know that knowing your particular body type can help you make the right choices in reaching your weight & fitness goals? Well it does. I found this test on Bodybuilding.com and these are the results for my body:
What Is Your Body Type?
Your score is 1.58.
Your body is between an EndoMorph and a Mesomorph. Choose a middle approach between the follow recommendations.
Endomorph:
An Endomorph's biggest concern should be the losing of fat and adopting
a lifestyle that keeps it off. Strength training should be done to get
a better muscle to fat ratio and therefore improve metabolism. Use
moderate weights at a fast training pace (very little rest between sets
and exercises). You should lower your calorie intake (but not try to
starve yourself) and should eat frequent but small meals. Sugars,
sweets and junk food should be eliminated from your diet. Engage daily
in some activity like brisk walking, biking, etc., and try to increase
the
amount of time you spend each week.
Mesomorph:
Mesomorphs have a naturally fit body but to
maintain it or improve it you should exercise and diet correctly for
your type. Strength training can be done more often and for longer
sessions then would
be good for an Ectomorph, but you must still be carefull not to overdo
it. You should train with moderate to heavy weighs and at a moderate
pace, not
resting too long between sets. You will find you gain muscle quite easy
(some women and even men might not want to get too bulky, but this
won't happen suddenly. When you are happy with your muscle size simply
train to maintain it). Stick to a good healthy diet to keep you lean
and muscular, and watch for any
slow creeping fat gains. Engage in and enjoy aerobic activities,
sports, etc. but do not overdo.
To find out your own results - which may be of more interest to you - take the test here.
Seems like an interesting test to take, but I had trouble finding the right place on the web-site.
Posted by: FB | November 11, 2006 at 06:16 AM