Body Types and Body Composition

Body composition is a Fitness component that has to do with a body shape - as a triangle, a circle or a square.

• True

• False

Body composition is usually measured in ______________.

• inches

• pounds

• percentages

Knowing your body composition will give you an approximate idea of how much of your body is ___________ (2 answers).

• lean tissue

• growing

• fat tissue

Most people are unique combinations of the three body types:

• ectomorph

• mesomorph

• mitomorph

• endomorph

Ectomorphs are long and lean, with little body fat, and little muscle.

• True

• False

Different body types may have faster or slower metabolism rates.

• True

• False

Which body types are typically strong and solid, not overweight or underweight, with a medium frame.

• Endomorphs

• Mesomorphs

• Mitimorphs

• Ectomorphs

What is metabolism ?

• another word for growth

• the chemical reactions in the body's cells that change food into energy.

• the process of working-out with light weights

• a type of aerobic workout

Mightimorphs are the body type that is the most resistant to weight and muscle gain because of a fast metabolism.

• True

• False

Body composition describes your weight more accurately and provides a better glimpse into your overall health than than stepping on a scale.

• True

• False