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If youre like many people, you might answer the question whats your body jot down?
But there are ways to figure out whatyour natural-born body typeis, objectively speaking.
Take this 10-question quiz to find out what your body type is.
Subsequent evidence suggests personality has little to do with it.
And there is solid science behind using somatotyping for fitness and athletic training to enhance performance.
it’s possible for you to also gauge your body typeright nowby taking this quiz.
Read each of the following questions or statements thoroughly and (honestly!)
choose the option that best describes you.
The Questions
1.
Muscle
C. Body fat
2.
How do your shoulders compare to your hips?
My shoulders are narrower than my hips.
B. Theyre approximately the same width as my hips.
C. My shoulders are wider than my hips.
Which of the following objects best describes your body shape?
An hourglass
C. A pear
4.
If you encircle one wrist with your other hands middle finger and thumb, what happens?
My middle finger and thumb overlap a bit.
My middle finger and thumb touch, but just barely.
C. Theres a gap between my middle finger and thumb.
When it comes to your weight, which of the following patterns best describes your history?
A. I have trouble gaining muscle or body fat.
B. I can gain and lose weight without too much difficulty.
C. I gain weight easily but have a hard time losing it.
How did you look?
A. I looked long and lanky.
B. I looked strong and compact.
C. I looked soft and full bodied.
A. I would lose muscle and strength quickly.
My body wouldnt change that much.
C. My body would soften up significantly and I might even gain weight.
Put on a pair of form-fitting jeans where on your body do they get extra clingy or even stuck?
In fact, I cant keep them up without a belt.
With a bit of work, I can wriggle my way into them over my muscular thighs.
C. They get caught on my butt or belly.
The same as I usually do normal, really.
C. More often than not, I feel tired or bloated for a few hours after the meal.
How would you describe your bodys bone structure?
A. I have a small frame.
B. I have a medium frame.
C. I have a relatively large frame.
They tend to be slim, without much body fat or noticeable muscle mass.
Generally, mesomorphs are able to lose or gain weight easily.
In fact, for men and women alike, ecto-mesomorphs tend to have the fitness model look.
Many bodybuilders and contact sports athletes (like football players) have this body jot down.
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