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 ...

Your body type (somatotype)—ectomorph, mesomorph, or endomorph—can reveal insights about your overall health. Knowing yours can help you figure out which dietary and exercise habits are best for you.

Mallory Christopherson, DC, FMT, CSCS, is a certified chiropractic and sports medicine physician and founder at Superior Sport & Spine. Knowing your body type can help you understand how your body ...

Somatotyping determines your body type by assessing body fat, bone structure, height, and muscle. Body types influence metabolism, weight gain and loss abilities, and health risks. The three main body ...

Your body type influences your metabolism and health risks. Having an apple- or pear-shaped body can affect your risk of metabolic syndrome. Body types often change as you get older and lose muscle ...