Body Types

It’s important to know what body type you are so you are aware of what activity and nutrition you should and shouldn’t do to help reach your goals. But just like personality tests, this is to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, not box you in - Jesse Evans

Body Types

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What Are The Different Body Types? An Intro to Somatotype Theory

Over the years, scientists have elucidated a number of physical characteristics that make each category unique. More recently, researchers have also demonstrated that different somatotypes may have different nutritional and training requirements and may be more or less suited for certain sports.

However, it’s important to point out that experts have come to a general agreement that while there are some exceptions, most people do not fit neatly into just one category. Instead, you can think of somatotypes as existing on a spectrum, with most people falling somewhere in between two categories.

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 What Are The Different Body Types? An Intro to Somatotype Theory

However, it’s important to point out that experts have come to a general agreement that while there are some exceptions, most people do not fit neatly into just one category. Instead, you can think of somatotypes as existing on a spectrum, with most people falling somewhere in between two categories.

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