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2003/10/20, 11:21 AM
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.
One note, as mentioned nutrition. If as you say, you are eating healthy(a good sound diet), and he is not, you will pass him not only in strength but cosmetically also.
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Ron
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