What Is Your Body Type? Results.
Paul Becker
February 12, 2019
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12 min read
Learn how to train for your body type and what the differences are.
Traits
Endomorph: 
Mesomorph: 
Ectomorph:
You are primarily an endomorph.
You struggle to lose fat but can usually gain more muscle than the other body types. Strength training should be done to get a better muscle-to-fat ratio, which will help to boost your metabolism. Use moderate weights at a fast training pace, allowing for very little rest between sets and exercises. Get your heart pumping by engaging in some form of daily activity such as brisk walking or biking.
Maintain a calorie intake at or near maintenance, and if you're looking to lose fat, be prepared to eat in a caloric deficit. Sugar, sweets, and junk food may hold you back more than they do for a mesomorph or ectomorph, so be prepared to seriously cut back on them when weight loss is the goal.
Your Recommended Plan
This workout program is perfect for your body type!
Traits
Endomorph: Mesomorph: Ectomorph:
You are primarily an
endomorph.
You struggle to lose fat but can usually gain more muscle than the other body types. Strength training should be done to get a better muscle-to-fat ratio, which will help to boost your metabolism. Use moderate weights at a fast training pace, allowing for very little rest between sets and exercises. Get your heart pumping by engaging in some form of daily activity such as brisk walking or biking.
Maintain a calorie intake at or near maintenance, and if you're looking to lose fat, be prepared to eat in a caloric deficit. Sugar, sweets, and junk food may hold you back more than they do for a mesomorph or ectomorph, so be prepared to seriously cut back on them when weight loss is the goal.
Your Recommended Plan
This workout program is perfect for your body type!
Traits
Endomorph: Mesomorph: Ectomorph:
You are primarily a
mesomorph.
You have a naturally fit body but, to maintain or improve it, you should adopt an exercise and diet regimen that complements your build. You can strength train more often and for longer periods of time, but be careful not to overdo it. Train with moderate to heavy weights and keep a moderate pace, making sure not to rest too long between sets.
If you train and eat well, you may find you gain muscle quite easily. When you're happy with your muscle size, simply train to maintain. Stick to a good, healthy diet to stay lean and muscular, and watch for any slow-creeping fat gains. Engage in and enjoy aerobic activities, but be careful not to overdo it.
Your Recommended Plan
This workout program is perfect for your body type!
Traits
Endomorph: Mesomorph: Ectomorph:
You are primarily a
mesomorph.
You have a naturally fit body but, to maintain or improve it, you should adopt an exercise and diet regimen that complements your build. You can strength train more often and for longer periods of time, but be careful not to overdo it. Train with moderate to heavy weights and keep a moderate pace, making sure not to rest too long between sets.
If you train and eat well, you may find you gain muscle quite easily. When you're happy with your muscle size, simply train to maintain. Stick to a good, healthy diet to stay lean and muscular, and watch for any slow-creeping fat gains. Engage in and enjoy aerobic activities, but be careful not to overdo it.
Your Recommended Plan
This workout program is perfect for your body type!
Traits
Endomorph: Mesomorph: Ectomorph:
You are primarily an
ectomorph.
You can likely benefit from a little extra good, lean muscle tissue. But it may be a struggle to get it! Many ectomorphs find that to gain muscle, their bodies respond best to fairly heavy weights, and a slower workout pace with longer rest periods between sets. If weight gain is the goal, don't weight train daily or for too long per training session, because you'll end up burning lots of precious calories.
Nutritionally, eat a diet high in quality foods, and be prepared to eat a lot if you want to gain muscle. It may be 1,000 calories a day over maintenance or more! Hit the protein, don't fear carbs, and never leave the table less than full. When weight gain is the goal, keep aerobic activities to a minimum.
Your Recommended Plan
This workout program is perfect for your body type!
Intensity Level: Intermediate
Main Goal: Muscle Building
Duration: 12 Weeks
Traits
Endomorph: Mesomorph: Ectomorph:
You are primarily an
ectomorph.
You can likely benefit from a little extra good, lean muscle tissue. But it may be a struggle to get it! Many ectomorphs find that to gain muscle, their bodies respond best to fairly heavy weights, and a slower workout pace with longer rest periods between sets. If weight gain is the goal, don't weight train daily or for too long per training session, because you'll end up burning lots of precious calories.
Nutritionally, eat a diet high in quality foods, and be prepared to eat a lot if you want to gain muscle. It may be 1,000 calories a day over maintenance or more! Hit the protein, don't fear carbs, and never leave the table less than full. When weight gain is the goal, keep aerobic activities to a minimum.
Traits
Endomorph: Mesomorph: Ectomorph:
Your body is between an
endomorph and a mesomorph.
Endomorph: You struggle to lose fat but can usually gain more muscle than the other body types. Strength training should be done to get a better muscle-to-fat ratio, which will help to boost your metabolism. Use moderate weights at a fast training pace, allowing for very little rest between sets and exercises. Get your heart pumping by engaging in some form of daily activity such as brisk walking or biking.
Maintain a calorie intake at or near maintenance, and if you're looking to lose fat, be prepared to eat in a caloric deficit. Sugar, sweets, and junk food may hold you back more than they do for a mesomorph or ectomorph, so be prepared to seriously cut back on them when weight loss is the goal.
Mesomorph: You have a naturally fit body but, to maintain or improve it, you should adopt an exercise and diet regimen that complements your build. You can strength train more often and for longer periods of time, but be careful not to overdo it. Train with moderate to heavy weights and keep a moderate pace, making sure not to rest too long between sets.
If you train and eat well, you may find you gain muscle quite easily. When you're happy with your muscle size, simply train to maintain. Stick to a good, healthy diet to stay lean and muscular, and watch for any slow-creeping fat gains. Engage in and enjoy aerobic activities, but be careful not to overdo it.
Your Recommended Plan
This workout program is perfect for your body type!
Traits
Endomorph: Mesomorph: Ectomorph:
Your body is between an
endomorph and a mesomorph.
Endomorph: You struggle to lose fat but can usually gain more muscle than the other body types. Strength training should be done to get a better muscle-to-fat ratio, which will help to boost your metabolism. Use moderate weights at a fast training pace, allowing for very little rest between sets and exercises. Get your heart pumping by engaging in some form of daily activity such as brisk walking or biking.
Maintain a calorie intake at or near maintenance, and if you're looking to lose fat, be prepared to eat in a caloric deficit. Sugar, sweets, and junk food may hold you back more than they do for a mesomorph or ectomorph, so be prepared to seriously cut back on them when weight loss is the goal.
Mesomorph: You have a naturally fit body but, to maintain or improve it, you should adopt an exercise and diet regimen that complements your build. You can strength train more often and for longer periods of time, but be careful not to overdo it. Train with moderate to heavy weights and keep a moderate pace, making sure not to rest too long between sets.
If you train and eat well, you may find you gain muscle quite easily. When you're happy with your muscle size, simply train to maintain. Stick to a good, healthy diet to stay lean and muscular, and watch for any slow-creeping fat gains. Engage in and enjoy aerobic activities, but be careful not to overdo it.
Your Recommended Plan
This workout program is perfect for your body type!
Traits
Endomorph: Mesomorph: Ectomorph:
Your body is between an
ectomorph and a mesomorph.
Ectomorph: You can likely benefit from a little extra good, lean muscle tissue. But it may be a struggle to get it! Many ectomorphs find that to gain muscle, their bodies respond best to fairly heavy weights, and a slower workout pace with longer rest periods between sets. If weight gain is the goal, don't weight train daily or for too long per training session, because you'll end up burning lots of precious calories.
Nutritionally, eat a diet high in quality foods, and be prepared to eat a lot if you want to gain muscle. It may be 1,000 calories a day over maintenance or more! Hit the protein, don't fear carbs, and never leave the table less than full. When weight gain is the goal, keep aerobic activities to a minimum.
Mesomorph: You have a naturally fit body but, to maintain or improve it, you should adopt an exercise and diet regimen that complements your build. You can strength train more often and for longer periods of time, but be careful not to overdo it. Train with moderate to heavy weights and keep a moderate pace, making sure not to rest too long between sets.
If you train and eat well, you may find you gain muscle quite easily. When you're happy with your muscle size, simply train to maintain. Stick to a good, healthy diet to stay lean and muscular, and watch for any slow-creeping fat gains. Engage in and enjoy aerobic activities, but be careful not to overdo it.
Your Recommended Plan
This workout program is perfect for your body type!
Traits
Endomorph: Mesomorph: Ectomorph:
Your body is between an
ectomorph and a mesomorph.
Ectomorph: You can likely benefit from a little extra good, lean muscle tissue. But it may be a struggle to get it! Many ectomorphs find that to gain muscle, their bodies respond best to fairly heavy weights, and a slower workout pace with longer rest periods between sets. If weight gain is the goal, don't weight train daily or for too long per training session, because you'll end up burning lots of precious calories.
Nutritionally, eat a diet high in quality foods, and be prepared to eat a lot if you want to gain muscle. It may be 1,000 calories a day over maintenance or more! Hit the protein, don't fear carbs, and never leave the table less than full. When weight gain is the goal, keep aerobic activities to a minimum.
Mesomorph: You have a naturally fit body but, to maintain or improve it, you should adopt an exercise and diet regimen that complements your build. You can strength train more often and for longer periods of time, but be careful not to overdo it. Train with moderate to heavy weights and keep a moderate pace, making sure not to rest too long between sets.
If you train and eat well, you may find you gain muscle quite easily. When you're happy with your muscle size, simply train to maintain. Stick to a good, healthy diet to stay lean and muscular, and watch for any slow-creeping fat gains. Engage in and enjoy aerobic activities, but be careful not to overdo it.
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