Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson DC, FMT, CSCS Endomorphs have larger bone structures and hips, and tend to have more body fat and a slow metabolism.Endomorphs should eat a diet high in ...

Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD Your body type influences your metabolism and health risks.Having an apple- or pear-shaped body can affect your risk of metabolic syndrome.Body types often ...

The concept of somatotypes is based on the understanding that everyone is born with a body type. Body type, or somatotype, is inherited and expresses itself as skeletal structure and body composition.

Male body types are often divided into mesomorph, ectomorph, and endomorph. These types are determined by factors like limb proportions, body weight, height, and body fat distribution. Male bodies ...