Physique

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physique

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physical or bodily structure; appearance or bodily development; the physique of an athlete

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endomorph

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large body frame
high percentage of body fat
wide hips but narrow shoulders
e.g. weight lifter, wrestler, hammer thrower
ankles & wrists tend to be narrow and slim

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mesomorph

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muscular physique
wide shoulders and narrow hips
strong arms and legs
very little body fat

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ectomorph

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very thin and lean
narrow hips, shoulders and chest
not much fat or muscle
e.g. sprinter, marathon runner, long jumper, soccer player
long arms and legs
thin face and high forehead

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ectomorph - body type

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lean and lightweight athletes who perform best at distance sports requiring muscular endurance

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which sports are best suited for a person with an ectomorph body type?

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marathon running; walking; triathlon; basketball; rhythmic gymnastics; football

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describe the physique of an ectomorph

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•rectangle shape
•thin
•flat chest
•delicate build
•lightly muscled
•has trouble gaining weight
•muscle growth takes longer
•Fast metabolism

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describe the physique of an endomorph

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•Round and soft shape
•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.
•The hands and feet of the endomorph are comparatively small,
•the upper arms and thighs are often more developed than the lower parts of the arms or legs.
•The body has a high waist.
•Weight Loss is Difficult
•Gains Muscle Easily Like the Mesomorph

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describe the physique of a mesomorph

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•upside down triangle shape
•hourglass shaped for women
•wider shoulders with torso tapering to a relatively narrow and low waist
•arms and legs are developed
•athletic
•hard, muscular body
•overly mature appearance
•upright posture
•gains or loses weight easily
•grows muscle quickly.

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endomorph -body type

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heavier athletes who naturally carry more body fat and do best in sports requiring power, and body weight force

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mesomorph - body type

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naturally muscular athletes, who have low body fat and excel in sports requiring strength and power

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which sports are best suited for an endomorph physique?

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wrestling, shot-put, discus, hammer throw

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which sports are best suited for amesomorph physique?

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Weightlifting, boxing (Heavy weight), cycling (sprint distances), Athletic sprint events (100m is the best example), artistic gymnastics