There are billions of people in this world, and if there’s one thing that you can be a hundred percent sure about, it is that everyone is different.
Similarly, while everyone has a metabolism, you can’t say that they all have the same type of metabolism since each individual comes in different shapes and sizes. It might be due to diet, exercise, genetics, or metabolic types.
Either way, everyone is different, and that’s what we’re here to tackle.
After hearing all of that, you must be curious. What is metabolism? What are metabolic body types, and how do they affect your body?
If you’re looking forward to finding out the answers to these questions, read on because we’ve compiled a comprehensive definition!
What is Metabolism?
In general terms, metabolism is basically the procedure by which your body converts food and drinks into energy that you can use for various bodily processes.
While it isn’t a simple process, it is an essential function for your body to work perfectly and for you to remain in perfect health.
In fact, depending on your diet, exercise, and other lifestyle choices, your metabolism can increase or decrease, affecting your health and weight.
So, customization of your diet and workout plans is the best way to use your metabolism to your body’s advantage.
What are Metabolic Types?
The most effective way to customize your diet and workout plans to fit your metabolism best is to find your metabolic type.
After all, you must have noticed in your life; some people tend to eat a lot but don’t gain weight at all. Others just have to think about a scoop of ice cream, and they’re heavier by a pound.
While the last one might be an exaggeration, the essence of the truth is still obvious.
And the fact is, this is all because of different metabolic body types. So without further ado, here’s a rundown on what they are.
1. Endomorph Metabolism
The first type of Metabolism is Endomorph. People with this type are typified with the following body characteristics:
- A soft, round body
- Thicker arms and legs
- Stronger leg muscles
- Weaker upper body muscles
- A medium/large bone and joint structure
- They easily fatigue
- They gain fat and muscle more easily (though they mostly gain fat)
- They find it hard to lose weight
Overall, Endomorphs have more body fat and are better at storing nutrients than the other two metabolic types.
Furthermore, because they store nutrients so well, they tend to lose less weight and thus, have low metabolism.
2. Ectomorph Metabolism
The second type is Ectomorph Metabolism. Ectomorphs are those people who seem to have that body that never gains weight. Have you had that one friend who eats more than you in any given setting but never seems to gain weight?
They’re probably an Ectomorph, with the smallest body frame out of the three possible types.
Here are a few more characteristics that they display:
- Thin, lean body
- Flat chest
- Small shoulders
- Less muscle
- Possible periods of hyperactivity
It’s hard for these people to gain weight because their metabolism is just that fast. They burn through their calories with more speed. Therefore, have more energy than they know what to do with.
3. Mesomorph Metabolism
This may be the last metabolic type, but Mesomorphs are the ones who thrive in the middle of Ectomorphs and Endomorphs. They aren’t the people with super low metabolism, nor do they have an incredibly high one.
In fact, Mesomorph builds are often referred to as the athlete’s body due to the following characteristics:
- Athletic body
- Medium-sized body structure
- Broad shoulders
- Strong
- Body fat tends to carry in the lower half of the body
While this type of body gains muscles easily (and is, because of that, perfect for bodybuilders), they also gain fat just as quickly. So, a balanced and careful diet is necessary to make sure they don’t gain extra fat and weight.
How are Metabolic Types important in managing your weight?
You must be wondering why metabolic types matter in the long run. How can you use the information provided to you to construct a perfect lifestyle that will help keep you healthy and happy?
While there’s no one-shot, confirmed answer, we’ve got a few tips and tricks created for the specific body types that might help you out, so stay tuned!
1. Endomorph Diet Advice and Workout Plan
Diet Advice:
Limit carbs other than vegetables and fruits.- Eat more fiber to keep you full.
- You can see weight loss in Keto and Paleo diets.
- Focus on more high-quality proteins and fewer carbs.
Exercise Advice:
- Choose cardio and strength training combos for the best results.
- Interval-style routines are better for you than long, slow exercises with nothing to show for them.
- Instead of the treadmill or monotonous exercises, try HIIT workouts!
2. Ectomorph Diet Advice and Workout Plan
Diet Advice:
- Never miss out on breakfast.
- Your body uses up all three kinds of macronutrients in equal amounts, so keep that in mind when preparing your meals – eat a balanced meal with high protein, grains, fruits, vegetables, etc.
- Due to high metabolism, small but regularly timed, and a high number of meals is better than large, but a smaller number of meals (for example, 5 or 6 meals a day)
Exercise Advice:
Focus on strength and muscle-building rather than cardio.- Stay consistent and up your strength training when muscles start to form.
3. Mesomorph Diet Advice and Workout Plan
Diet Advice:
- Balance your intake of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats along the lines of 40%, 40%, and 20%, respectively.
- Avoid flour and sugar.
- Include protein with every meal.
- Cut back on processed foods.
- If you’re trying for weight loss, switch to a higher protein, healthy card diet.
Exercise Advice:
Your body benefits from every activity.- Choose to combine cardio and strength training for the best results.
The Takeaway
With a detailed description of the three types of metabolism and how, in general, to deal with them to get your perfect body, now you must be pretty interested in starting right off to utilize that information.
Of course, you might be facing a few problems. What happens if you lie somewhere between two metabolic types? What if you feel like you don’t conform to just one type but have characteristics of all three?
Fortunately, health professionals can always help you out in this regard. So, do not hesitate to contact one.
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Stay healthy and happy!
