Obviously our body type is different, and one term that has been used is known as somatotype to classify, and is easier for understanding about it.
Ectomorph is one of the body type known for people with skinny body. Some people may think is being skinny is ideal, but surely they may face problem related with nutrient intake and also fitness.
Yes Ectomorph is a special term introduced by W. Sheldon in his theory about somatotype.
It's easy to notice their body shape with skinny figure, and with faster body metabolism that can also make them hard to gain the ideal weight, as well as build muscle.
You need to compare it with other type like mesomorph, which is considered the most ideal given its characteristic.
For endomorph, due to slow metabolism, they can keep the body easily. Many women tend to have this body type.
Note that certain people also have "combination" from this body type.
As mentioned, ectomorph have natural skinny body, with the "slim" body, and surely less muscle mass and body fat.
Fast metabolism which should play the role in losing the calories, hence they can keep their weight even though they eat more.
Surely there's always the price of condition above, where ectomorph always have problem to build the body to muscular.
When they suffer with condition like sleep problem and stress, they may lose weight so easy.
Ectomorphs need enough calories to keep the energy and also for their body temperature.
Considering the calories to lose faster due to their metabolism condition.
Surely specific meal plan should be made, for the energy they require everyday, and also for muscle to grow.
Ectomorphs, according to research, need diet with higher carbs, and also with balanced fats and protein.
Carbs have important function as the body fuel, and also to prevent body uses muscle for the fuel instead.
They need to focus in getting food from milk, eggs, pasta, and more that contain high calories.
The organized time to eat meal, plus the best nutrients should help to improve the weight gradually.
Despite the goal to reach, this pattern or eating habit must help for long term for the balanced nutrients to get.
So ectomorphs must not become disappointing with their body type, and they can actually live with it.
For training aspect they can try strength training for add the new muscle and keep them.
There are some recommendation like squat, and also weightlifting.
The training to do that should train group of muscle on same time is also the objective.
With the reasonable frequent in a week, with the focus on adding more weight.
Cardio is not recommended for ectomorphs, as it makes the calories burning and may affect for the muscle building.
