Body Types: Are You an Ectomorph, Mesomorph, or Endomorph?

You exercise, you watch what you eat… but the results are not there. Your girlfriend gains muscle in three months while you’ve been struggling for a year. Another woman loses 5 kg in two weeks while you remain stuck. The reason? Your body type plays a huge role in how your body reacts to sport and diet. There are three morphotypes: ectomorph (long-limbed), mesomorph (athletic) and endomorph (round). It’s not a label, just a tool to understand your body and stop following advice that doesn’t suit you. Here’s how to identify your body type (and what it really changes):
Before taking the test, learn about the three main body types . Good to know: most women are a mix of two types, and that’s perfectly normal. Ectomorph (the slender one): Slender figure, narrow shoulders, fine bone structure gains muscle and weight with difficulty Fast metabolism (burns calories quickly) Long limbs, with little body fat Mesomorph (athletic): Naturally muscular physique, defined shoulders, defined waist Gain muscle easily and lose fat easily Body very responsive to sport Medium to large frame Do you like this tip? Receive the best ones every morning. It’s free. No spam, I promise, swear, spit! Join us Already 3 million readers! Endomorphic (the round one): Round figure, wide hips, broad frame Gains weight easily (muscle AND fat) Slow metabolism (stores easily) Naturally generous curves Important: You don’t necessarily fit 100% into one body type. For example, you could be ecto-mesomorphic (slim but builds muscle easily), endo-mesomorphic (stocky with fat to lose), etc. This is actually the case for the majority of women! The quick test to identify your body type Test 1: Measure your wrist Take a tape measure and measure your wrist at its narrowest point. Wrist circumference less than 16 cm = ectomorph tendency Wrist circumference between 16 and 18 cm = mesomorphic tendency Wrist circumference greater than 18 cm = endomorphic tendency Test 2: Look at how your body has always reacted Think about how your body has always worked: Have you always been thin and are struggling to gain weight? This is a sign of an ectomorphic profile. Do you easily gain muscle when you exercise regularly? This is typical of the mesomorph profile.