{"id":45392,"date":"2022-07-30T01:30:42","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T01:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=45392"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"men-body-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/men-body-types\/","title":{"rendered":"Men Body Types: How To Train &#038; Diet For Best Results"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/men-body-types\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/men-body-types\/#How_Do_I_Know_My_Body_Type_Male\" >How Do I Know My Body Type Male?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/men-body-types\/#Ectomorph_Body_Type_Male\" >Ectomorph Body Type Male<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/men-body-types\/#Mesomorph_Body_Type_Male\" >Mesomorph Body Type Male<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/men-body-types\/#Endomorph_Body_Type_Male\" >Endomorph Body Type Male<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/men-body-types\/#Training_Goals_For_Different_Body_Types_Men\" >Training Goals For Different Body Types Men<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/men-body-types\/#Ectomorph_Training_Goals\" >Ectomorph Training Goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/men-body-types\/#Mesomorph_Training_Goals\" >Mesomorph Training Goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/men-body-types\/#Endomorph_Training_Goals\" >Endomorph Training Goals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/men-body-types\/#Diet_Tips_For_Different_Body_Types_Men\" >Diet Tips For Different Body Types Men<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/men-body-types\/#Ectomorph_Diet_Tips\" >Ectomorph Diet Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/men-body-types\/#Mesomorph_Diet_Tips\" >Mesomorph Diet Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/men-body-types\/#Endomorph_Diet_Tips\" >Endomorph Diet Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/men-body-types\/#Your_Body_Type_Matters_But_Not_The_Way_You_Think\" >Your Body Type Matters, But Not The Way You Think<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/men-body-types\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our bodies respond to food and exercise based on our somatotype i.e. our natural body type. There are three main male body types: ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph \u2013 and most of us are a mix of these.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Men_Body_Types\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Men_Body_Types\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each somatotype will lose fat and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-body-sculpting-workout\/\">gain muscle<\/a> at different rates. And each body type will require a different approach to training and diet to achieve the best results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding your natural body type is the key to unlocking your potential and achieving your ideal physique.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Know_My_Body_Type_Male\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Know My Body Type Male?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple observation of your body composition can help you <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/beach-body-hiit-workouts\/\">work out<\/a> which of the three body types you are (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.nasm.org\/fitness\/body-types-how-to-train-diet-for-your-body-type\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ectomorph_Body_Type_Male\"><\/span><strong>Ectomorph Body Type Male<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have an ectomorph body type, you\u2019ll likely be naturally slim with long limbs. You might find it hard to gain muscle mass and you may have a fast metabolism.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mesomorph_Body_Type_Male\"><\/span><strong>Mesomorph Body Type Male<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a mesomorph body type, you\u2019ll be naturally muscular with a well-proportioned frame. You&#8217;re what most people refer to as &#8220;athletic body type&#8221;. You have an efficient metabolism which means you can build muscle and lose fat relatively easily.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Endomorph_Body_Type_Male\"><\/span><strong>Endomorph Body Type Male<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have an endomorph body type, you\u2019ll have a larger frame with more body fat. You might find it harder to lose fat and may have a slower metabolism. Your slow metabolism may be due to chronic stress, lack of sleep, or an unhealthy diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Men_Body_Types\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43410 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/16-1024x576.png\" alt=\"men body types\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/16.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/16-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/16.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/16-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/16.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Training_Goals_For_Different_Body_Types_Men\"><\/span><strong>Training Goals For Different Body Types Men<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most men going to the gym are looking to achieve a somewhat &#8220;mesomorphic&#8221; body type with more muscle mass and less body fat. However, there may be <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/\">some exceptions<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some endomorphs may train to get even bigger and compete in powerlifting or other strength sports. Some ectomorphs may want to maintain a lean physique for running or other endurance sports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, these are the training goals for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/farmers-walk-benefits\/\">each body type<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.issaonline.com\/blog\/post\/train-for-your-body-type\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ectomorph_Training_Goals\"><\/span><strong>Ectomorph Training Goals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re an ectomorph, your goal should be to add muscle mass and strength while keeping body fat to a minimum. This can be achieved by following a weightlifting program and eating a calorie- and protein-rich diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll want to maximize muscle gain using lower-intensity, higher-volume training methods like volume training. This type of training helps to increase the time your muscles are under tension, which is key for muscle growth (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.14814\/phy2.12472\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of training is anaerobic, which is good because it won&#8217;t cause you to burn too many calories as a fast-paced aerobic exercise would.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ectomorphs should shift their focus from <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscle-memory-bodybuilding\/\">cardio<\/a> to resistance training to build muscle. Too much of it will only make you leaner without adding any muscle mass.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/4-week-body-transformation-female\/\">4-Week Body Transformation Female: Do This To Quickly Tone Your Body<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mesomorph_Training_Goals\"><\/span><strong>Mesomorph Training Goals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a mesomorph, your goal should be to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-awareness\/\">maintain your muscle mass<\/a> and strength while reducing body fat. This can be achieved by following a weightlifting program and eating a calorie-controlled diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re a formerly endomorphic or ectomorphic individual who has achieved a mesomorphic body type through diet and exercise, your goal should be to maintain your current physique.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be done through advanced forms of weight training such as compound lifts, supersets, and forced reps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Men_Body_Types\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43411 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/15-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/15.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/15-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/15.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/15.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Endomorph_Training_Goals\"><\/span><strong>Endomorph Training Goals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re an endomorph, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cable-machine-exercises\/\">your goal<\/a> should be to lose body fat while preserving muscle mass. This can be achieved by following a weight-loss program and eating a calorie-controlled diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main focus of your training will be to improve metabolic conditioning i.e. the ability of your body to use fat for energy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.nasm.org\/fitness\/metabolic-conditioning-moving-beyond-cardio\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This can be done by doing a combination of cardiovascular exercise and weightlifting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steady-state cardio (such as walking, jogging, or cycling at a moderate pace) will help you lose body fat while weight lifting will help you preserve muscle mass (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/strength-training\/art-20046670\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Your weight lifting program will have short rest periods (circuit-style training) to help improve your metabolic conditioning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also want to increase your non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) which is the energy you burn through everyday activities such as walking, fidgeting, and cleaning the house.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diet_Tips_For_Different_Body_Types_Men\"><\/span><strong>Diet Tips For Different Body Types Men<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diet is half the battle when it comes to getting the body you want. No matter what your body type is, you need to eat a healthy diet to lose fat, build muscle or maintain your weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some diet tips for each body type (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.issaonline.com\/blog\/post\/body-type-guide-how-to-eat-for-your-specific-body-type\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ectomorph_Diet_Tips\"><\/span><strong>Ectomorph Diet Tips<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ectomorphs benefit from a mass gain-focused diet. This means eating more <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-week-squat-program\/\">calories<\/a> than you burn and getting enough protein to build muscle. Because this body type tends to burn through energy faster than others, it\u2019s important to eat frequent meals throughout the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aim for 5-6 small meals spread evenly throughout the day. Each meal should contain protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats. Protein should make up a majority of your diet, as it\u2019s essential for muscle growth (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/11\/5\/1136\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complex carbs are important for energy and should be consumed before and after workouts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/nutritiontodayonline\/Fulltext\/2018\/01000\/High_Quality_Carbohydrates_and_Physical.8.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Healthy fats help to keep you full and can be used to cook your food (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK53550\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mass gain shakes can also be helpful for ectomorphs who struggle to eat enough calories. These shakes contain a mix of protein, carbs, and fats to help you reach your daily calorie goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you struggle to even flirt with the idea of giving up your favorite foods or working out till your legs give way \u2013 BetterMe app is here to breathe a fresh perspective into the way you view the weight loss process! Check out the app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Men_Body_Types\">experience the fun side of fitness and dieting<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Men_Body_Types\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43408 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/18-1024x576.png\" alt=\"men body types\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/18.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/18-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/18.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/18.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mesomorph_Diet_Tips\"><\/span><strong>Mesomorph Diet Tips<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mesomorphic diet depends on whether changes in body composition are required. If you want to lose fat, you will need to eat fewer calories than you burn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to gain muscle, you will need to eat more calories than you burn. To maintain your weight, you will need to eat the same number of calories that you burn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein should make up a large part of your diet regardless of your goals. Protein is essential for muscle growth and repair (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/11\/5\/1136\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Carb intake will depend on your goals. If you want to lose fat, aim for complex carbs such as vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to gain muscle, simple carbs such as fruit, honey and oats can be consumed before and after workouts to help with energy levels and recovery. Healthy fats are also important for satiety and should be included in all meals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK53550\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Endomorph_Diet_Tips\"><\/span><strong>Endomorph Diet Tips<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An endomorphic diet should focus on fat loss. A low-calorie, high-protein diet will help to reduce body fat while preserving muscle mass. Complex carbs and healthy fats should also be included in every meal to help keep you full and satisfied.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some endomorphs may tolerate low-carb &#8220;ketogenic&#8221; diets better than others. This diet helps to train your body to use fat for energy instead of carbs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK499830\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, this diet may not be compatible with the intense training required to build muscle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carb cycling can be a helpful way to control carb intake while still getting the energy you need for workouts. This involves alternating between high-carb and low-carb days, depending on your activity levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also important to avoid processed foods, sugary drinks, and alcohol, as these can quickly lead to weight gain. Instead, focus on eating whole, unprocessed foods such as vegetables, lean protein, fruits, healthy fats, and complex carbs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/amrap-workouts\/\">AMRAP Workouts: The Fastest Way To Burn Fat And Tone Your Body<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Men_Body_Types\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43404 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/21-1024x576.png\" alt=\"men body types\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/21.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/21-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/21.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/21.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Body_Type_Matters_But_Not_The_Way_You_Think\"><\/span><strong>Your Body Type Matters, But Not The Way You Think<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s more than one factor that determines your success in the gym. Yes, your body type does play a role in how easy it is for you to build muscle or lose fat. But it&#8217;s not the be-all and end-all of your results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your lifestyle choices and surrounding environment are just as important, if not more so. Here&#8217;s what it means:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can&#8217;t commit to a regular workout routine, it won&#8217;t matter what body type you are. You&#8217;re not going to reach your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you eat processed junk food all day, it doesn&#8217;t matter what body type you are. You&#8217;re not going to reach your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The list goes on. So when it comes to your fitness goals, focus on the things you can control (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK221839\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your exercise routine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your lifestyle choices<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By making healthy choices in these areas, you&#8217;ll be on the path to success, no matter what your body type is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re a workout beast or just a beginner making your first foray into the world of fitness and dieting \u2013 BetterMe has a lot to offer to both newbies and experts! Install the app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Men_Body_Types\">experience the versatility first-hand<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s no one-size-fits-all approach to fitness. The best way to achieve your goals is to find an exercise and diet plan that works for you and stick with it. Additionally, remember that your body type is just one piece of the puzzle. Focus on the things you can control, and you&#8217;ll be successful, no matter what.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Men_Body_Types\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our bodies respond to food and exercise based on our somatotype i.e. our natural body type. There are three main male body types: ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph \u2013 and most of us are a mix of these. Each somatotype will lose fat and gain muscle at different rates. 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There are three main male body types: ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph \u2013 and most of us are a mix of these.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each somatotype will lose fat and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-body-sculpting-workout\/\">gain muscle<\/a> at different rates. 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