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How To Maintain Your Body Fitness

February 12th, 2009

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Everyone that is either already involved in a fitness program or searching for their ideal program needs to consider the main factors that affect physical fitness. This will give the trainee a clear idea of his current condition, how to achieve fitness goals, and the overall meaning of the term “fit.”

Body Type

The first factor to consider when looking at fitness is body type. Broadly, people fall into three body type categories: ectomorphs, endomorphs, and mesomorphs. Ectomorph refers to those of a lean and slim physique. These bodies tend to be long boned and light weight, leaving them better suited for long-distance events. Being better “all-rounders,” endomorphs are inclined to be heavier and stronger, having a rounder appearance than ectomorphs. The third body type is mesomorphs, which consists of those who are powerfully built, with large bones and well-defined muscles. Mesomorphs are great at strength events such as lifting, sprinting, and throwing.

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