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Question
State any three characteristics of Mesomorph body.
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Solution
The characteristics of the Mesomorph body are:
- People with this physical type are typically medium-framed and athletic.
- A mesomorph has a big bone structure, powerful muscles and a naturally athletic build.
- People with mesomorph body type are energetic, assertive, courageous, and sanguine. They find it quite easy to gain and lose weight. They have a normal metabolism.
- They have wider shoulders than hips, strong bones and muscles, a compact and naturally thin figure, significant muscle mass and low body fat. Mesomorphs are often sturdy and solid, neither overweight nor underweight. Their bodies are rectangular in shape and they stand upright.
Other characteristics include:
- Square-shaped head
- Muscular chest and shoulders
- Large heart
- Muscular arms and legs
- Even weight distribution
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