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Body strusture types.

littlebadjohn Posts: 3 Joined: 2003/10/02	2003/10/02, 10:44 PM What are the different types of body structures and how can I determine my own so that I can determine growth potential?
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2003/10/04, 09:25 PM Do a search...this has been discussed in detail! -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/10/04, 10:18 PM Siders WA, Lukaski HC, Bolonchuk WW, Lykken GI. Association of dominant somatotype of men with body structure, function and nturitional status. Proc ND Acad Sci 52:41, 1998. There is limited information that attempts to explain why people with different body types perform work differently. We examined this question by evaluating nutritional status, body composition and physiological responses during exercise in men. Men with linear body types (ectomorphs) were the lightest and had the least muscle mass. Those with muscular body types (mesomorphs) were the shortest. Men with round body types (endomorphs) were as tall as the ectomorphs but had more fat and more muscle. Dietary intake and blood measurements of nutritional status were normal for all body types. At maximal exercise capacity, ectomorphs were able to match the power output of endomorphs and mesomorphs but their metabolic measurements were consistent with an increased physiological demand. This finding explains that, when nutritional status is adequate, tall thin men have limitations in performing work that requires muscular strength. This study provides the first explanation of differences in physiological function among men with different body types when nutritional status is controlled. This information will be useful to public health professionals who study the interaction between diet, body composition and physiological function. -------------- Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better! Ron
richardjst Posts: 410 Joined: 2002/07/13	2003/10/10, 02:35 PM Fill out your profile maybe we can help ya that way. -------------- If hard work and persistence were the keys to success, most people would opt to pick the lock.~Dick