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Revision as of 22:12, 19 July 2012 by Silvermen (talk | contribs) (→Endomorphic celebrities (Women))(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)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 stalkiness. 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.
Characteristics
- have higher body fat percentage
- larger frame, bone structure
- efficent metabolism
- slender shoulders, slanted forward
- difficulty losing body fat
- fall asleep much easier
- Gains muscle and fat very easily
- Round physique
Endomorphic celebrities (Men)
Endomorphic celebrities (Women)
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.
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.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/
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