Ectomorphy, Endomorphy: What's Your Somatotype

The division into somatotypes is often used by people to find excuses. How many times have you heard that someone is overweight because they are endomorphic? Depending on the type, you can find different excuses because it is easier. Everyone wants to be those famous mesomorphs, who get hit once in a million, and then they can lie on the couch, and their body fat levels will drop and their muscle mass will grow. But for those who unfortunately do not, it does not work that way. Somatotypes were classified by Dr. William Sheldon in the 1940s. He used them to determine personality traits because he was a psychologist. It had nothing to do with determining the physical abilities of a certain type, but showed differences in the physical appearance of individuals. Earlier, Dr. Ernst Kretschmer also used somatotypes. From studies, it appeared that fatter people (endomorphs) were happier, while the thinner people (ectomorphs) were often more nervous. It had no effect on training abilities or food preferences, but it is worth noting this fact. For people who are just starting to train, this can be motivating. It is good to know that Frank Zane was ectomorphic and won Mr. Olympia three times. On the other hand, looking at the powerful figure of Jay Cutler, the four-time Mr. Olympia, one can conclude that an endomorph can also be sculpted. One thing is for sure, one cannot rely solely on the somatotype. You have to take care of yourself. If you are 190 cm tall and weigh 70 kg, it does not mean that you have to eat and train like an ectomorph. That means you have to eat a lot and train hard. You probably have a fast metabolism and have to eat more, which is why you are thin. Test and check. If you do not gain - you eat too little. There is no other easier way to find out what is best for you. If you weigh 120 kg and are 170 cm tall, it does not mean that you are an endomorph. You just have excess weight. If you take care of the right training, stick to your diet and remain steadfast, you can easily improve your figure. It is only a matter of time and approach. There is nothing "endomorphic" about it.