What are body types?
We are all different. Just as some people have brown hair and others have blonde, some people are tall and slim, while others are short and stocky. Still others have softly rounded curves. Unfortunately, fashion decrees that we are only attractive and desirable if we are tall and slender. But, in fact most people fit into one of three different body types, and however hard you work out, you cannot change your basic shape. The three types are ectomorphs, who are long and lean, mesomorphs, who are muscular, and endomorphs who are round, and somewhat pear-shaped. Most women tend to fight their body shapes, but you need to understand and accept what genetics has handed you, and learn to be comfortable in your own body. Strength training An effective workout needs to include strength training. This way you increase the ratio of fat to muscle in your body, and achieve a more compact, firm and toned body. Many women neglect strength training, and bemoan their flabby upper arms and thighs. Reg
