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Endomorph, endomorphic, and endomorphism can refer to:
- One of the three somatotypes, or animal body-types, that contains high body fat, and that gains weight easily (the other two are ectomorphic and mesomorphic)
The body of the extreme endomorph is round and soft. The physique presents the illusion that much of the mass has been concentrated in the abdominal area. This may or may not be true. The arms and legs of the extreme endomorph are short in length and taper. This may give the appearance of stockiness. The hands and feet of the endomorph are comparatively small, and the upper arms and thighs are often more developed than the lower parts of the arms or legs. The body has a high waist.
Measurements of Physique
An endomorphic person (7-1-1) is generally stocky, with a large round body, a short thick neck, short arms and legs, and with a tendency to store body fat. Sports people tend not to be in this category, being either more mesomorphic or ectomorphic. Generally, endomorphs rate poorly on physical fitness tests and so make poor athletes. Still, it is possible that someone who is rated as an endomorph can modify their rating though diet and exercise to become more mesomorphic. The calculation for the endomorphy rating is based only on the sum of 3 skinfolds (triceps, subscap, supraspinale), corrected for height. Therefore, the higher the skinfolds, the higher your endomorphy score.
Characteristics
- have higher body fat percentage
- larger frame, bone structure
- efficient metabolism
- slender shoulders, slanted forward
- difficulty losing body fat
- fall asleep much easier
- Gains muscle and fat very easily
- Round physique
Endomorphic celebrities (Men)
- Shane Warne
- Russell Crowe
- Gerard Butler
- Marlon Brando
- Seth Rogen
- Robin Williams
- Jack Black
- Alec Baldwin
Endomorphic celebrities (Women)
- Christina Hendricks
- Renée Zellweger
- Oprah Winfrey
- Queen Latifah
- Kate Winslet
- Marliyn Monroe
- Drew Barrymore
- Rosanne Barr
- Sofia Vergara
- Jennifer Love Hewitt
- Sarah Michelle Gellar
- Janet Jackson
- Jennifer Lopez
- Jennifer Hudson
Variations of an Endomorph
Endo-mesomorphs
Have the muscular strong looking bodies of a mesomorph, but the tendency to carry extra body fat like the endomorph. They will easily put on body fat, but find it very easy to build muscle. They are generally attracted to sports that require strength and a bit more endurance.
Endo-ectomorphs
Generally have the smaller, narrow frame of the Ectomorph, with the softness and ability to store fat of the Endomorph.
Fitness training style
- At Best in size benefits sports such as rugby where bulk is useful, provided it can be moved powerfully.
- Tend to have large lung capacity which can make them suited to sports such as rowing.
Endomorphs are naturally strong and generally have little trouble gaining muscle and strength. However, the gains will be hidden under a layer of fat, so the main focus of training programme should be fat-burning cardiovascular activity. Endomorphs should aim to perform a cardio workout 3–6 days per week, including at least 2 high intensity interval workouts in addition to their strength training.
Other definition
Endomorphism can also refer to a mathematical concept:
- In category theory, something pertaining to or related by an endomorphism
References
- http://www.bodybuildingpro.com/bodytypeinformation.html
- http://www.topendsports.com/testing/somatotype.htm
- http://www.superskinnyme.com/ectomorph-body-type.html
- http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/body-types-ectomorph-mesomorph-endomorph.html
- http://takefit.com/tag/body-types/
- http://dnfitness.wordpress.com/2011/08/15/celebrity-endomorph-body-types/
- http://www.healthybalancefitness.com.au/2010/11/stop-the-battle-what-you-can-and-cant-change-about-your-body/
- http://www.lifemojo.com/lifestyle/know-your-body-type-9199961
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