Boost Your Metabolism According to Your Body Type
March 25, 2008
I just love infomercials. Some of them are so facsinating and their claims so outrageous that it’s a wonder anyone buys them; however, there are some that actually make you think, “Hhmmm. Could I do that?” I was watching Six Week Body Makeover this morning and based on a bit of research, including websites of unrelated bodybuilders and fitness experts, Michael Thurmond just may be on to something. His program is roughly $120+sh.
Being the frugal mom that I am, I decided to search into the heart of the Makeover program to determine if it was something I could implement without the costly, albeit sleekly packaged, product. My findings are:
- Drink 100 oz of water each day.
- Determine your body type - Ectomorph, Mesomorph or Endomorph - then eat and exercise according to the recommendations for your body type. In determining your body type, you’ll need to first recognize your body’s shape.
- In addition to the recommended strength training, add 45 minutes on a treadmill each day for cardio.
There’s a quick Body Type Quiz you can take at BodyBuilding.com that provides recommendations for strength training based on your body type. I took the quiz and my results were:
1.42: Your body is between an EndoMorph and a Mesomorph. Choose a middle approach between the follow recommendations.
Endomorph: An Endomorph’s biggest concern should be the losing of fat and adopting a lifestyle that keeps it off. Strength training should be done to get a better muscle to fat ratio and therefore improve metabolism. Use moderate weights at a fast training pace (very little rest between sets and exercises). You should lower your calorie intake (but not try to starve yourself) and should eat frequent but small meals. Sugars, sweets and junk food should be eliminated from your diet. Engage daily in some activity like brisk walking, biking, etc., and try to increase the amount of time you spend each week.
Mesomorph: Mesomorphs have a naturally fit body but to maintain it or improve it you should exercise and diet correctly for your type. Strength training can be done more often and for longer sessions then would be good for an Ectomorph, but you must still be carefull not to overdo it. You should train with moderate to heavy weighs and at a moderate pace, not resting too long between sets. You will find you gain muscle quite easy (some women and even men might not want to get too bulky, but this won’t happen suddenly. When you are happy with your muscle size simply train to maintain it). Stick to a good healthy diet to keep you lean and muscular, and watch for any slow creeping fat gains. Engage in and enjoy aerobic activities, sports, etc. but do not overdo.
An interesting Holistic site that also has a body type quiz and offers a different approach to body improvement: Ayurveda Pura. Ayurveda Pura encompasses three types: Vata, Pitta and Kappa. The Womens’ Fitness site has very good explanations of all three.
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