Many people are completely dissatisfied with their body type and dream of changing something in themselves. Some want to get better, others, on the contrary, lose weight, while others do not like their body proportions and height. But not everyone knows that the constitution of the human body is genetically programmed. Therefore, in order to bring your figure closer to ideal, you need to know all body types and specifically your type of constitution.
What are the body types?
Each person has a specific physique, which is characterized by a combination of proportions and the specific structure of body parts, as well as the development of bone, muscle and adipose tissue. These parameters are laid back in the prenatal period, and further change is subject to the genetic program.
Most people have a combined body type. It includes signs of different types of constitution. For example, the figure of some people may be this: narrow shoulders and wide hips. It is often called pear-shaped.
The proportions of the human body is an important indicator of the state of physical health. If imbalance is observed, this indicates various disorders in the body associated with abnormalities in the endocrine system or genetic malfunctions. Focusing on the proportions, one can distinguish the following types of human physique:
- Mesomorphic type. These are people whose proportions are close in value to the average parameter. In this case, age, gender and many other features are taken into account.
- Brachymorphic type. People of this type are muscular and strong, not tall. The transverse dimensions of body parts are superior to longitudinal. The same goes for internal organs.
- Dolichomorphic type. This is a man of high stature, with long arms and legs. There is a small fat layer under the skin, but the muscles are poorly developed. In this case, the longitudinal dimensions of the body parts prevail over the transverse ones.
Body types in men
Representatives of the stronger sex are fat and thin, flabby and pumped up, fragile and athletic. In a word, men have different constitution of physique, the types of which bear such names as ectomorph, endomorph and mesomorph.
Ectomorphs
This type of figure is also called asthenic. A man of this type of physique is sophisticated, it is expressed in elongated proportions. Asthenik has narrow shoulders, and growth is mostly above average. There is practically no fat deposits in the endomorph, as well as muscles, because muscle tissue is rather poorly developed. It is very difficult for them to build muscle. But such men have a slim figure, and they are not afraid of excess fat. It is easy for ectomorphs to maintain harmony.
As psychologists note, such people are usually self-enclosed and very vulnerable. They are not subject to stress, they are not at all bothered by the problems of the people around them, but at the same time they have flashes of aggression. Often these men are immersed in themselves and penetrate into their inner world is very difficult.
Endomorphs
This type of physique is also called a picnic. Its representatives have a massive figure, have short limbs and a neck. Often they are called squat. They gain weight very easily, so among the endomorphs there are many full people. With well-developed muscle tissue, these men are able to maintain good physical shape. But at the same time, they easily lose it, because they easily gain excess weight.
Psychologically, they are very susceptible to stress, sentimental and non-conflict. Being very friendly, such men are able to attract people with their carelessness and charm. It’s easy to find a common language with them. But among representatives of this type of figure there are quite vulnerable and touchy personalities, when communicating with whom you need to be careful.
Mesomorphs
Men of this type have an athletic build, they are strong and muscular. They have a strong skeleton and well-developed muscles, broad shoulders, a dense torso. The limbs of a man are of medium length, and adipose tissue is poorly expressed. Such men are very energetic.
Mesomorphs are self-confident people. Among them there are few creative personalities, as stereotypical thinking prevails in such men. These are leaders both at work and in the family. They are resistant to stress and dramatic changes in their lives.
Such types of physique in men are considered the most common, but often a person’s figure is a combination of individual elements of each type. As a rule, one of them prevails over the other two.
Types of female physique
Thanks to the classification of Professor V. M. Chernorutsky, three main types of physique are distinguished among women. Types of female figures: asthenic, normosthenic and hypersthenic.
Asthenic view
Such women are characterized by leanness, a thin and long neck, a flat chest, narrow shoulders, elongated thin limbs, an elongated face and a thin nose. They are usually above average height. The asthenic type of women is characterized by poorly developed muscles, so they are not too strong and hardy. But they have sufficient energy, lightness, grace and are not inclined to fullness.
Normosthenic view
Such a body constitution in women involves a proportional figure, slender legs, and a thin waist. They are usually medium in height. Such ladies have good coordination, they are quick and cutting. For this type of physique, the types of sports disciplines should have a game focus. These include basketball, volleyball, tennis, water aerobics.
Hypersthenic appearance
In women of this constitution, the bones are wide and heavy, large shoulders, the chest is wide and short, and the limbs are slightly shortened. Growth below average. Possessing strength and endurance by nature, such ladies are deprived of grace and flexibility. Therefore, for this type of physique, the types of sports disciplines should be aimed at eliminating these shortcomings. Recommended areas: yoga, martial arts, callanetics and the like. In women with a hypersthenic type of constitution, the metabolism is very slow, so they are most often overweight.
These are the main types of physique in women, and among themselves they can also be combined in various ways.
Conclusion
There are different types of physique. It is proved that they can affect the state of the body. Knowing your constitutional type, you can try to rectify the situation. Many begin to engage in certain sports to eliminate their shortcomings, others adjust their diet. The main thing is to remember that nothing is impossible.