Pictures of body types shown here are schematic drawings to illustrate which body type you may be closest to.

Pictures of body types

The pictures of body types below are based on males however female body types are the same except usually smaller and possess a little more body fat due to less lean weight.

Endomorphs: The naturally big boned person characterised with a round face, a soft and flabby body in general, wide hips, bigger waist, slow metabolism and high number of fat cells.

An endomorph should generally rely on lower calorie foods that can be used in the body quickly. They may do better keeping complex carb foods in smaller portions and avoid them late at night.

The typical diet should comprise roughly; 30% protein, 60% Carbs & 10% Fats!

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Mesomorphs: The naturally muscular person with wide shoulders, small waist, athletic build, low body fat percentage with an Increase Metabolism.

Ectomorphs: The skinny person with a linear appearance, small muscles, ultra fast metabolism, low body fat, narrow shoulders, hips and waist.