Publisher's Synopsis
Bodies come in different shapes and sizes. If you have a higher percentage of muscle than body fat, you may have what is known as a mesomorph body type.People with mesomorphic bodies may not have much trouble gaining or losing weight. They may bulk up and maintain muscle mass easily.Why does body type matter? It's an aspect of your unique body. Knowing your body type may help you meet your diet and fitness goals.Mesomorphs are typically strong and solid, not overweight or underweight. Their bodies may be described as rectangular in shape with an upright posture.Other characteristics include: square-shaped headmuscular chest and shoulderslarge heartmuscular arms and legseven weight distributionMesomorphs may have no trouble eating what they want to eat, as they may lose weight easily. On the flip side, they may gain weight just as readily. Those who are trying to stay trim may consider this characteristic a disadvantage
