The concept of somatotypes is based on the understanding that everyone is born with a body type. Body type, or somatotype, is inherited and expresses itself as skeletal structure and body composition.

Endomorphs have larger bone structures and hips, and tend to have more body fat and a slow metabolism. Endomorphs should eat a diet high in protein and low in refined sugar for better body composition ...

You may have heard about eating to match your body type — whether you’re an endomorph, mesomorph, or ectomorph. Following this so-called body type diet, proponents say, can maximize your body’s ...

Three years ago, I took it upon myself to radically change my diet—and, in turn, to see if I could make any muscular gains. A relative of mine told me that no matter what I did, it would probably be ...