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Do you know your body type?

Bone structure, how easily you gain muscle, and where you tend to store fat all help define your somatotype (body type). Learn how to personalize your fitness goals based on your body type.
Bodies are all unique and come in many shapes and sizes. To help understand bodies, researchers and other healthcare experts classify bodies into three main types: ectomorph (long and lean), mesomorph ...
The body-positive movement has encouraged people, especially women, to see beauty in all shapes and sizes, and it's reminded us that body ideals are culturally constructed and not based on science.
Understanding your body type isn’t just about appearances – it’s the key to unlocking your fitness potential. Personal trainer and nutrition coach Anastasia Reeves explains how identifying whether you ...
The “skinny” category serves users attracted to slender, thin bodies with minimal muscle mass and minimal body fat. A skinny body is characterized by leanness in its purest form: a visible skeletal ...