Type of anatomic body -Mesomorph

MESOMORPH

Mesomorphs could be thought of as the “genetically gifted”. They are characterized by an athletic, strong, compact and naturally lean body. They have excellent posture. Often, their shoulders are wider than their hips and women tend to have an hourglass figure. Mesomorphs are natural born athletes and tend to be lean and muscular without trying. They generally are described as being of “medium” build. The world’s leading tennis players, figure skaters and bodybuilders fall into this group.

MESOMORPH CHARACTERISTICS

• Naturally lean
• Naturally muscular
• Naturally strong
• Medium size joints/ bones
• Wider at the shoulders than the hips – i.e. chest dominates over abdominal area
• Broad/ square shoulders
• Female mesomorph: defined hourglass figure
• Male mesomorph: V or rectangular shape
• Efficient metabolism
• Gaining muscle is almost effortless
• Losing fat is almost effortless
• Responds quickly to exercise

MESOMORPH ADVANTAGE

It is a great advantage to have mesomorphic qualities, as one has great foundations on which to build. Mesomorphs don’t have to worry too much about what they eat and they can gain muscle mass and lose weight fairly quickly with relatively easily. This combination allows the mesomorph to achieve fantastic definition of the body. However, as easily as you lose fat, you gain fat also. Janet Jackson is a good example of someone who has struggled with fluctuating weight, but when determined is able to lose weight relatively quickly and look incredibly defined and boast amazing abs.