Is Your Diet And Fitness Plan Right For Your Body Type?
You already know that genes have a role to play in your body structure. But don’t let that excuse come in the way of looking and feeling the best you can.
In this post, we’ll talk about the three main body types: ectomorphs, endomorphs and mesomorphs, and how by understanding more about the characteristics of the three, you can customise your diet and fitness routine to get maximum results.

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ECTOMORPHS If you’re a woman, the friend you envy is probably an ectomorph: the one who eats all she wants but never gains weight. Ectomorphs are naturally thin and fine-boned. They have a small frame and a fast metabolism that burns calories easily. For this reason, they find it hard to put on weight or muscle. Training Tips Ectomorphs should focus on building strength and muscle. Because there’s little fat to burn, cardio should be kept to a minimum.- Train heavier with repetitions in the 5-10 range
- Take longer breaks (due to higher weights used)
- Do only moderate cardio, not more than 2-3 times a week
- Eat a healthy diet rich in protein
- Try high-density foods such as almonds, avocado and peanut butter
- Break calories up into several small meals if needed
- Eat at least 50-60% carbohydrates
- Drink lots of milk
- Train in the 15+ repetition range
- Take 45-second breaks between sets
- Do plenty of cardio
- Have enough protein and keep carbs to 30-40%
- Avoid processed foods and get whole grains
- Drink water and include lots of fibre to keep full
- Get your carbs from fruits and veggies
- Do a combination of circuit training, high-intensity cardio, moderate weights, strength and core training
- Train in the 8-12 repetition rep range
- Take 30 secs-1 min breaks between sets
- Do moderate cardio
- Here’s a good ratio: 40% complex carbs, 30% lean protein, 30% healthy fats
- Try 5-6 smaller meals throughout the day
- Have enough calories to maintain muscle mass
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