YOUR INHERITED BODY TYPE

While you can exercise to tone your muscles, and you can control the amount of fat on your body, heredity is one factor over which you have no control.Your genes determine your basic bone structure,the number of fibers in your muscles way you do.

Scientists have developed classifications of inherited body type-endomorph,mesomorph,or ectomorph by estimating the balance of fat,muscle and bone in each type.

The pure endomorph is characterized by a round and soft body with little muscle development.An endomorph has a large abdomen,well developed chest,high square shoulders,short neck and round buttocks.Endomorphs are prone to putting on fat and have a natural tendency for softness or roundness.The endomorph's abdonen ofte relects these tendencies.)Mesomorphs have square bodies with hard,rugged muscles.They are musclar and big-boned, with a broad chest,small waistline,and large buttocks.Mesomorphs who become less active as they age often develop the classic (beer belly.)Ectomorphs are the classic fashion model type. Fragile and delicate,they have small bone and thin muscles,a long neck and limbs and a flat abdomen and buttocks.Poor posture and weakness of the abdominal muscles may cause figure problems for the ectomorph.Of course pure endomorphs,genuine mesomorphs,and classic ectomorphs are exceptions,not the norm.

However most of us have a basic tendency toward fat,muscle,or lean,and by looking at ourselves and our families,we can identify which tendency predominates.But no matter what your body type.You don't have to have a sagging abdomen.