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Mesomorph: Naturally lean and proportionate, mesomorphs tend to control their weight the best. With broad shoulders, narrow waists and well defined muscles, they have a fast metabolism, Although not as flexible as ectomorphs, they excel at exercise involving endurance and stamina and increase muscle mass quickly.
Exercises that work for one body type won't necessarily work for another because of these metabolic differences. This is because the various types of exercise work the body in different ways.
How Exercise Works
Exercise falls into two categories: aerobic and anaerobic. The effects of each vary, generally either influencing whether fat is burned or muscle bulk is increased.
Aerobic exercise involves a sustained effort over long periods, which leads the body to burn fat stores. Walking, swimming and jogging are all excellent forms of aerobic exercise to help burn off excess inches.
