February 3, 2008
Not Everyone Can Be Or Should Be A Size Zero
The theory of body types or “Somatypes” categorizes basic unisex human body types: the Endomorph, characterized by an abundance of body fat; the Mesomorph, marked by a well-developed lean, musculature; and the Ectomorph, distinguished by a lack of either much fat or muscle tissue.Body typing has been around fitness and bodybuilding circles for decades. It was pioneered by American physician, Dr. William H. Sheldon around 1940.Dr. Sheldon’s original body types have been renamed in recent years. Ectomorphs have become “Thyroids”; Endomorphs became “Lymphatics” and Mesomorphs turned into “Androids”.A new body type category was created too. It’s called the Gynaeoid (”guy-noid”) body type and it applies to women only.In the new body type classifications, the Gynaeoid (”guy-noid”) body type is characterized by “excessive estrogens promote fat deposition around the lower parts of the body as well as cellulite”. “Pear-shaped” is a accurate description for Gynaeoid body type.Gynaeoids tend to have small to medium shoulders and the breasts vary in size. The hips and thighs curve outwards and weight gain occurs only below the waistline.Actress-Singer Jennifer Lopez is the poster child for the Gynaeoid body type.Gynaeoid women tend to have a predominance of the estrogen which targets […]
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