{"id":7844,"date":"2021-10-20T21:28:05","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T21:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/?p=7844"},"modified":"2025-10-06T15:45:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T20:45:20","slug":"mesomorph-body-type","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/supplement-tips-questions\/mesomorph-body-type\/","title":{"rendered":"Mesomorph: How To Determine Your Body Type"},"content":{"rendered":"<details style=\"padding: 20px 0;\">\n<summary style=\"font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2em; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 0;\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">\ud83d\udcd6 Table of Contents<\/span><\/summary>\n<ul style=\"font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; list-style: none; padding-left: 0; font-size: 1.05em;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><a title=\"Section: What Are The Body Types - History\" href=\"#history\">What Are The Body Types<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><a title=\"Section: How Do We Classify The Body Types Today\" href=\"#today\">How Do We Classify Body Types Today<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><a title=\"Section: Recent Research\" href=\"#recent\">Recent Research<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><a title=\"Section: Ectomorph Body Type\" href=\"#ectomorph\">Ectomorph<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><a title=\"Section: Mesomorph Body Type\" href=\"#mesomorph\">Mesomorph<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><a title=\"Section: Endomorph Body Type\" href=\"#endomorph\">Endomorph<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><a title=\"Section: Combination Somatotypes\" href=\"#combo\">Combination Somatotypes<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><a title=\"Section: The Takeaway\" href=\"#end\">Take Away<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><a title=\"Section: Disclaimer\" href=\"#disclaimer\">Disclaimer<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Ever wonder why your friend bulks up from just a few gym sessions while you struggle to see gains? Your body type might be the reason. Understanding whether you\u2019re an ectomorph, mesomorph, or endomorph can help you tailor your workout and diet for better results. In this comprehensive guide, we\u2019ll focus on the mesomorph body type \u2013 what it means and how to optimize your fitness if you have these traits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">But if you&#8217;re in the market for <a title=\"APS Nutrition Mesomorph Pre Workout\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/mesomorph-by-aps-nutrition-pre-workout.html\">Mesomorph Pre Workout<\/a>, this isn&#8217;t that page. However, we do have a comprehensive blog on the <a title=\"APS Nutrition Mesomorph Pre Workout Old VS New Blog\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/supplement-reviews\/mesomorph-pre-workout-old-vs-new\/\">changes of mesomorph pre workout<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img data-dominant-color=\"3e3e3e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #3e3e3e;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17619 size-full not-transparent\" title=\"Section Divider: What Are The Body Types: History\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider.webp\" alt=\"Section Divider: What Are The Body Types: History\" width=\"800\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider-300x15.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider-768x38.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><a id=\"history\"><\/a><strong>What Are The Body Types: History<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">The concept of body types (or somatotypes) originated in the 1940s with psychologist Dr. William H. Sheldon. He classified physiques into three categories \u2013 <a title=\"Section: Endomorph\" href=\"#Endomorph\">Endomorph<\/a>, <a title=\"Section: Mesomorph\" href=\"#Mesomorph\">Mesomorph<\/a>, and <a title=\"Section: Ectomorph\" href=\"#Ectomorph\">Ectomorph<\/a>. He even tried linking body types to personality traits \u2013 for example, claiming mesomorphs were naturally bold and competitive. He was wrong. The supposed link between physique and personality was later debunked and fell out of scientific favor. (<a title=\"Physique as destiny: William H. Sheldon, Barbara Honeyman Heath and the struggle for hegemony in the science of somatotyping\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18447308\">1<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8143 size-full\" title=\"Comparison Visual: Body Types\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mesomorph-body-types-1.jpg\" alt=\"mesomorph body types\" width=\"480\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mesomorph-body-types-1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mesomorph-body-types-1-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">However, Sheldon&#8217;s basic body type categories were useful for describing body builds, and they \u201clive on\u201d today in fitness and nutrition discussions (minus the personality stuff). Over time, researchers refined the concept. In the 1960s-70s, Barbara Heath and Lindsay Carter developed the Heath-Carter method, which uses precise measurements (like skinfolds and bone widths) to rate someone\u2019s mix of endomorphy, mesomorphy, and ectomorphy. This modern approach treats somatotype as more of a body composition analysis, rather than a fixed label \u2013 allowing for combinations like \u201cmesomorphic ectomorphs\u201d or \u201cendomorphic mesomorphs\u201d. (<a title=\"Physique as destiny: William H. Sheldon, Barbara Honeyman Heath and the struggle for hegemony in the science of somatotyping\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18447308\">1<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img data-dominant-color=\"3e3e3e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #3e3e3e;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17619 size-full not-transparent\" title=\"Section Divider: How Do We Classify Body Types Today\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider.webp\" alt=\"Section Divider: How Do We Classify Body Types Today\" width=\"800\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider-300x15.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider-768x38.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><a id=\"today\"><\/a><strong>How Do We Classify Body Types Today<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Heath\u2019s approach to understanding somatotypes took on a more academic standard. With the help of Lindsay Carter, they created the Heath-Carter method. Which still maintain applications when assessing the development of college athletes today. The main difference between the Heath-Carter method and Sheldon\u2019s is perspective.\u2020 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Sheldon believed your somatotype is permanent throughout an adult\u2019s life. At the same time, the Heath-Carter method tracks the development of athletes, which is now preferred because it perceives a person\u2019s physique as changeable.\u2020<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Limitations of Somatotypes<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">It\u2019s extremely rare to find someone who is a pure version of one of the three primary somatotypes. Most individuals exhibit characteristics of two or even all three somatotypes. In Sheldon&#8217;s day, body type was seen as predetermined and unalterable, but we now know that with consistent training and nutrition, an individual can shift their physique to be more muscular or leaner over time.\u2020 <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><a id=\"recent\"><\/a><strong>Somatotype Research Studies<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">In a 2015 study of soccer players, differences were identified in somatotypes between players&#8217; playing positions and within their divisions. (<a title=\"Anthropometric and Somatotype Characteristics of Young Soccer Players\" href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/nsca-jscr\/fulltext\/2015\/08000\/Anthropometric_and_Somatotype_Characteristics_of.4.aspx\">2<\/a>) <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">And in 2017, a study looked into the relationship between somatotypes and the performances of volleyball players. What the researchers found here was:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><em>\u201cDivision A1 were taller, heavier, more muscular, and less endomorphic compared to those of Division A2\u2033<\/em> (<a title=\"Somatotype, Level of Competition, and Performance in Attack in Elite Male Volleyball\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5548161\/\">3<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">So what does this mean?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">For starters, this could mean that there is evidence suggesting somatotypes may play a role in our overall body composition. The differences observed between players in each position suggest that different training styles may be beneficial for each somatotype.\u2020<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img data-dominant-color=\"3e3e3e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #3e3e3e;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17619 size-full not-transparent\" title=\"Section Divider: What Are the Three Body Types?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider.webp\" alt=\"Section Divider: What Are the Three Body Types?\" width=\"800\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider-300x15.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider-768x38.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>What Are the Three Body Types?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">In the somatotype system, there are three broad body types. Few people fit perfectly into one category; most of us are a mix (more on that later). Here are the classic three body types and their common traits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Ectomorph:<\/strong> Naturally thin and lean, with a smaller frame (narrow shoulders and hips). Ectomorphs typically have a fast metabolism, so they have trouble gaining weight or muscle mass. They may appear lanky and find that, no matter how much they eat or lift, they gain very slowly.\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Mesomorph:<\/strong> Naturally muscular and athletic, with a medium frame. Mesomorphs often have wide shoulders and a narrow waist, giving them a fit, \u201cV-shaped\u201d look. They tend to gain muscle easily and usually have an efficient metabolism \u2013 meaning they can gain or lose weight more readily than other types. This is the classic athletic physique.\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Endomorph:<\/strong> Naturally rounder or curvier, with a larger frame (wider hips, thicker limbs). Endomorphs have a slower metabolism, so they gain fat easily and may struggle to lose weight. They often carry more body fat overall, but can also be naturally strong (just with a softer look).\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">It\u2019s important to remember these are generalized extremes. Real people fall somewhere in between. For instance, you might have the height and narrow frame of an ectomorph but also carry extra weight around your hips like an endomorph. Or you might be mostly mesomorph but with slightly thinner limbs. Mixed body types are normal \u2013 very few individuals are 100% pure ecto\/meso\/endo. In fact, we all exist on a continuum, and our position can shift with lifestyle changes.\u2020<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>How to Identify Your Body Type<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Not sure which category you fall into? Here are a few tips and questions to help you identify your body type (or mix of types):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Look at your build.<\/strong> Are your shoulders broader than your hips (mesomorph trait), or are your hips wider (endomorph trait)? Are your limbs long for your torso and generally slim (ectomorph trait)?<\/span><br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Muscle and weight gains.<\/strong> When you lift weights, do you build muscle easily, or is it quite hard to see progress? Gaining muscle \u201cextremely simple\u201d with minimal effort is a mesomorph giveaway. Struggling to add even a few pounds of muscle suggests more ectomorph tendencies.\u2020<\/span><br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Fat storage and loss.<\/strong> Do you gain fat quickly if you\u2019re not careful with your diet? Endomorphs have to be very cautious, whereas ectomorphs might stay skinny almost no matter what. Mesomorphs are in between: they can gain fat with a surplus, but also lose fat readily with some effort.\u2020<\/span><br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Metabolism clues.<\/strong> If you\u2019ve ever had a metabolic test or just observed your body\u2019s responses: Do you feel like you burn off meals fast (often hungry, hard to gain weight) = likely ecto. Or do calories seem to \u201cstick\u201d easily (gain weight from any extra food) = likely endo. Mesomorphs often describe their metabolism as \u201caverage\u201d or efficient \u2013 they can either gain or lose depending on how they eat and exercise.\u2020<\/span><br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">You might find you identify with aspects of two categories \u2013 that\u2019s completely fine. For example, some people call themselves \u201cecto-endomorph\u201d (sometimes termed \u201cskinny-fat\u201d): they have a light build but still carry fat in certain areas. Others might be \u201cmeso-endomorph\u201d: naturally strong and muscular but also tending to store fat if not active. Remember: these labels are just tools to understand your tendencies. They are not strict limits.\u2020<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img data-dominant-color=\"3e3e3e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #3e3e3e;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17619 size-full not-transparent\" title=\"Section Divider: Ectomorph\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider.webp\" alt=\"Section Divider: Ectomorph\" width=\"800\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider-300x15.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider-768x38.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"Ectomorph\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Ectomorph<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Ectomorphs tend to be leaner, with long, slim muscles\/limbs. They generally have fast metabolisms, which makes it difficult to gain weight. Because of this, they are often referred to as the &#8220;hard-gainers&#8221;.\u2020<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8161 size-full\" title=\"Ectomorph Body Type\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ectomorph.jpg\" alt=\"ectomorph mesomorph body types\" width=\"177\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ectomorph.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ectomorph-163x300.jpg 163w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 177px) 100vw, 177px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Associated Physical Traits:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Naturally thin with a smaller bone structure\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Fast metabolism; struggles to gain weight or muscle\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Narrow shoulders and hips\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">High endurance but low strength starting point\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Potential Advantages:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">A light frame may aid them in more aerobic activity, like gymnastics.\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">With a smaller body surface area, they may also have enhanced suitability for endurance activity.\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Their body may be better at thermoregulation, important in endurance based sports.\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Ectomorph Celebrity Athlete<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Michael Phelps<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8109 aligncenter\" title=\"Example of ectomorph: Michael Phelps\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ectomorph-Micheal-Phelps.png\" alt=\"Ectomorph Micheal Phelps\" width=\"158\" height=\"329\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>What Should Ectomorphs Do More Of?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">We would recommend individuals in this somatotype category keep it simple. And that will break down to the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Train Smart<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">If you&#8217;re goal is to gain muscle mass, you may want to limit your cardio sessions to a minimum. Instead, focus on your resistance training. But the main takeaway is to do a progressive overload. (<a title=\"The effect of training volume and intensity on improvements in muscular strength and size in resistance-trained men\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4562558\/\">4<\/a>) If you&#8217;re not getting stronger with weeks passing by, you&#8217;re not building muscle mass.\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Rest Appropriately<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Additionally, you should also consider reducing your training at the gym appropriately. This may seem counterproductive, but there&#8217;s an important reason for it. Training too much may result in expending too many calories. Thus negating your weight-gaining efforts. By reducing your training, we don&#8217;t mean you should only train 3 days a week (unless that works for you!). (<a title=\"Increasing Lean Mass and Strength: A Comparison of High Frequency Strength Training to Lower Frequency Strength Training\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4836564\/\">5<\/a>) Instead, make sure your workout program reflects your goals. So instead of spending several hours at the gym, take 45 mins to an hour or even an hour and a half. And use that time to train functionally (compound movements are your friend).\u2020<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Eat At A Surplus<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Like with any goal, consistency is key. You need to develop a routine you can stick to, which includes a nutrition regimen. Eating at a surplus is going to be a large factor in how efficiently you build muscle. But what you eat will reflect how you gain weight. The mindset that a &#8220;calorie is a calorie&#8221; may work for some, but the source still matters. (<a title=\"Harvard, The Nutrition Source; The Best Diet: Quality Counts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/healthy-weight\/best-diet-quality-counts\/\">6<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img data-dominant-color=\"3e3e3e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #3e3e3e;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17619 size-full not-transparent\" title=\"Section Divider: Mesomorph\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider.webp\" alt=\"Section Divider: Mesomorph\" width=\"800\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider-300x15.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider-768x38.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"Mesomorph\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Mesomorph<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Mesomorphs have what most consider the \u201cclassic athletic\u201d physique. They typically have broader shoulders, a narrow waist, and naturally higher muscle mass. They respond quickly to training and can build strength and size efficiently. However, their advantage also means they can gain fat if they become inactive or eat in a surplus for too long.\u2020<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8162 size-full\" title=\"Mesomorph Body Type\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mesomorph-body.jpg\" alt=\"Mesomorph body type\" width=\"177\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mesomorph-body.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mesomorph-body-163x300.jpg 163w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 177px) 100vw, 177px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Associated Physical Traits:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Medium frame with broad shoulders and a narrow waist\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Naturally muscular and athletic build\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Gains and loses weight relatively easily\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Responds quickly to training\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Potential Advantages:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">These individuals may respond well to cardiovascular and resistance training.\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Mesomorphs typically can sustain low body fat levels.\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Depends on the sports, but generally, mesomorphs can easily gain or lose weight.\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Mesomorph Celebrity Athlete<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Arnold Schwarzenegger<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8110 aligncenter\" title=\"Example of Mesomorph Body Type: Arnold Schwarzenegger\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Mesomorph-Arnold.jpg\" alt=\"Mesomorph Arnold\" width=\"248\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Mesomorph-Arnold.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Mesomorph-Arnold-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/><\/span><\/h5>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>What Should Mesomorphs Do More Of?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Train Like An Athlete<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">As a mesomorph, you may want to focus on your strength training. Keep in mind that when you&#8217;re young, you can get away with having a less-than-perfect diet and workout routine. But when you&#8217;re older, you&#8217;ll likely regret not having the discipline to avoid unhealthy decisions. Building healthy habits at a younger age and keeping your nutrition on track means you\u2019ll maintain your good physique as you get older.\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Eat Clean<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">You can&#8217;t out-train a bad diet! Mesomorphs generally have no trouble eating what they want to eat, as they may lose weight easily. On the flip side, they may gain weight just as readily. Since mesomorphs generally have a higher muscle mass percentage, they may need more calories than other body types. If you struggle with finding that balance, consider tracking your macros.\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img data-dominant-color=\"3e3e3e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #3e3e3e;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17619 size-full not-transparent\" title=\"Section Divider: Endomorph\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider.webp\" alt=\"Section Divider:\" width=\"800\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider-300x15.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider-768x38.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"Endomorph\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Endomorph<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">On the opposite side of the spectrum, we have the Endomorphs. People with this body type generally have a harder time losing weight.\u2020 The common characteristics for endomorphs include wider waists, large bone structures, and a predisposition to storing fat.\u2020<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8163 size-full\" title=\"Endomorph Body Type\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/endomorph.jpg\" alt=\"endomorph mesomorph body types\" width=\"177\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/endomorph.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/endomorph-174x300.jpg 174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 177px) 100vw, 177px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Associated Physical Traits:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Wider frame with a rounder shape and higher body fat\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Gains fat easily and loses it slowly\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Often strong but with a slower metabolism\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Needs a careful balance of diet and cardio\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Potential Advantages:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">A larger size can benefit some sports where bulk is useful, such as rugby.\u2020\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Endomorphs also tend to have large lung capacity, which can make them suited to sports such as rowing.\u2020\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Endomorph Celebrity Athlete<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Lee Priest<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8111 size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Example of Endomorph Body Type: Lee Priest\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/endomorph-Lee-Priest.jpg\" alt=\"endomorph Lee Priest\" width=\"236\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/endomorph-Lee-Priest.jpg 236w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/endomorph-Lee-Priest-195x300.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/span><\/h5>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>What Should Endomorphs Do More Of?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">If your goal is to slim down or tone up, there is a ton of information claiming to be the <em>best <\/em>way to burn fat. So let&#8217;s buffer through the B.S. and give you the facts on burning fat:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Diet = Key<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">In a study done in 2016, researchers looked at how fast they could help their participants get in shape while making accommodations to their diets and exercise regimens. In this study, all the participants were eating at a calorie deficit, but the group eating a high protein content was able to gain the most muscle mass while losing weight. Whereas the group just eating at a calorie deficit lost weight, but did not gain as much muscle mass (they also did not lose muscle).\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Researchers also found that the high-protein group lost more body fat than the other group (<a title=\"Losing fat while gaining muscle: Scientists close in on 'holy grail' of diet and exercise\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2016\/01\/160127132741.htm\">7<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Find An Exercise Regimen That Works For You<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">In a study done in 2017, researchers compared the weight loss of abdominal visceral fat between high-intensity interval training (HIIT) vs prolonged moderate-intensity continuous training. What they found was that there wasn&#8217;t a significant advantage between either training style. However, HIIT may be the preferred training method due to its efficiency in relation to time (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5237463\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Stay Hydrated<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"ILfuVd\">Staying hydrated may feel like a &#8220;no-brainer&#8221;, but a survey reported in the New York Times states we may be countering the positive effects of drinking water by overly consuming alcoholic and caffeinated beverages (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1998\/06\/16\/science\/us-drinking-itself-dry-study-finds.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9<\/a>).\u00a0 So keep in mind that the calories in your cup still count towards the calories you consume in the day.\u2020<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">When you&#8217;re not hydrated, your body expresses this in a few ways. For starters (in no particular order), you may notice the texture of your skin becoming drier than normal for you. Or you may notice your urine is a darker shade of yellow than normal\/healthy. And one of the most common signs of dehydration is bloating. When your body is not getting enough water, it starts to hold on to what little it gets. This, of course, is not the only reason for bloating, but it may be one of the most frustrating when attempting to gain muscle mass\/burn fat. Therefore, staying hydrated helps reduce water retention.\u2020<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img data-dominant-color=\"3e3e3e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #3e3e3e;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17619 size-full not-transparent\" title=\"Section Divider: Combination Somatotypes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider.webp\" alt=\"Section Divider: Combination Somatotypes\" width=\"800\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider-300x15.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider-768x38.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><a id=\"combo\"><\/a><strong>Combination Somatotypes<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">As we mentioned, people have traits that cross over. These are considered combination body types\/combination somatotypes. The information on combination somatotypes as a classification is limited. But some recognized names are ecto-endomorph, ecto-mesomorph, and endo-ectomorph.\u2020<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8120\" title=\"Ecto-Endomorph Body Type\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mesomorph-pear-shape-shapes.png\" alt=\"mesomorph pear shape shapes\" width=\"84\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mesomorph-pear-shape-shapes.png 124w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mesomorph-pear-shape-shapes-105x300.png 105w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 84px) 100vw, 84px\" \/><\/span><\/h5>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Ecto-Endomorph<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Generally are pear-shaped\u2020\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">They have thinner upper bodies\u2020\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Fat storage on the lower half\u2020\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8121\" title=\"Ecto-Mesomorph Body Type\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mesomorph-hourglass-shapes.png\" alt=\"mesomorph hourglass shapes\" width=\"89\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mesomorph-hourglass-shapes.png 116w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mesomorph-hourglass-shapes-98x300.png 98w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 89px) 100vw, 89px\" \/><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Ecto-Mesomorph<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Easily fluctuates between being incredibly lean or very muscular\u2020\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Tend to have broad shoulders, narrow waists, and a \u201cV\u201d shape of the torso\u2020\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Fat tends to be on the stomach, but can also be on the buttocks\u2020\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8122\" title=\"Endo-Ectomorph Body Type\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mesomorph-apple-shapes.png\" alt=\"mesomorph apple shapes\" width=\"69\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mesomorph-apple-shapes.png 102w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/mesomorph-apple-shapes-86x300.png 86w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 69px) 100vw, 69px\" \/><\/span><\/h5>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>Endo-Ectomorph<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Generally are apple-shaped\u2020\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">More fat storage in the upper body\u2020\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Thinner hips, thighs, and legs\u2020\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img data-dominant-color=\"3e3e3e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #3e3e3e;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17619 size-full not-transparent\" title=\"Section Divider: Wrapping Up!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider.webp\" alt=\"Section Divider: Wrapping Up!\" width=\"800\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider-300x15.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider-768x38.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><a id=\"end\"><\/a>Wrapping Up!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">Everyone has different genetic predispositions that may aid or hinder our fitness goals. But these predispositions don\u2019t have to act as limitations. If you\u2019re not happy with your somatotype, you\u2019ll have to work a little harder to get and maintain the physique you like. Luckily, there are methods and supplements that can help you get there faster.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">This concludes our blog on somatotypes! Thank you for reading, and if you have any questions or if there\u2019s another product you\u2019d like us to review, <a title=\"Contact Us Page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/contact\" rel=\"\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">send us an email<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><img data-dominant-color=\"3e3e3e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #3e3e3e;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17619 size-full not-transparent\" title=\"Section Divider: Disclaimer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider.webp\" alt=\"Section Divider: Disclaimer\" width=\"800\" height=\"40\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider-300x15.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.samedaysupplements.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/section-divider-768x38.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><a id=\"disclaimer\"><\/a>Disclaimer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"><strong>\u2020Please note<\/strong>\u00a0the intention of the information provided is for reference only. 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