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Question
State three characteristics of each body type.
Solution
Following are the characteristics of body type - ectomorph, mesomorph and endomorph as follows:
- Ectomorph:
- Narrow shoulders and hips.
- A lean and thin frame with little body fat.
- A fast metabolism makes it harder to build weight or muscle.
- Mesomorph:
- Broad shoulders and a small waist.
- Muscular and athletic build.
- Easily develops muscle and keeps a low body fat percentage.
- Endomorph:
- Wider hips and a bigger bone structure.
- Rounder, softer, and with more body fat.
- A slower metabolism makes it easier to gain weight.
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