The concept of somatotypes is based on the understanding that everyone is born with a body type. Body type, or somatotype, is inherited and expresses itself as skeletal structure and body composition.

Body type, or somatotype, describes a person's general body composition, proportion, and structure. The system classifies three types of body shapes: ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph. Jump to Key ...

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson DC, FMT, CSCS If you are an ectomorph, you may struggle to gain weight due to your fast metabolism.People with an ectomorph body type should follow a ...

Reasoning that a population of lean individuals with type 2 diabetes would be enriched for genetic factors that directly influence the development of the disease independent of obesity and lifestyle ...

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It’s a great day for those with a ‘dad bod,’ because according to a new study, it’s the body type women find most attractive. Forget chiseled abs and ultra-lean physiques, researchers have found that ...

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In the 1940s, Dr. William Sheldon organized human body types into endomorphs, mesomorphs and ectomorphs. The three groups differentiate bone structure, muscle and body fat and how each type carries ...

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