Get The Perfect Body With Just 2 Things: Wrist Circumference And This Diet
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The perfect body, if you ask us, isn’t really a certain waist size or a number on a weighing scale. A perfect body is one that is healthy, and as they say, fighting fit! It doesn’t matter what the scale says. As long as you have more muscle than fat, and stamina that allows you to be active without tiring too quickly, you are good.
But to be fit, it is also important to know what kind of a body you have so that you can include certain exercises in your fitness regime to be able to reach and maintain the level of fitness that you desire. It would surprise you to know that it is actually very simple to determine what your body type is. All you need is a measuring tape! Yes, it’s that easy.
Created by William Herbert Sheldon, this is probably the easiest test ever conceived in the history of mankind. All you need to do is find out which category the circumference of your wrist falls in: a) 6-7 inches, b) 7-8 inches, or c) more than 8 inches.
1. If You Fall Into Category A, Then You Are An Ectomorph
No, it doesn’t mean you belong to some fancy new mutant strain of humans (wouldn’t we all love it to be that though!). It simply means that you tend to lean more towards the skinnier side, with a very low percentage of fat in your body along with muscles that will need more working to be fully developed. This is not entirely a bad thing because it also means you have a high rate of metabolism, which means that you can eat almost whatever you want without having to worry about putting on weight!
How To Be Fit If You’re An Ectomorph:
Look at working out for at least 3 times a week, with a gap of two days in between workouts. It is important to pay attention to not more than 2 muscle groups per workout session. This will help you develop your muscles more efficiently so you can look and feel healthier and stronger.
The proportion of carbs, protein, and fats in your diet should be in the ratio of 8:4:1. Which simply means per kilogram, your carbohydrate consumption should be around 8 grams, protein consumption around 4 grams, and fat consumption around 1 gram. Be sure to include grains like rice and oatmeal, lots of protein-rich vegetables like beans, lean meat and fish, and preferably skimmed or low-fat dairy products. Sweets are best avoided.
2. If You Fall Into Category B, Then You Are A Mesomorph
Mesomorphs are more muscular, in that, it is easier for you to become muscular if you so wish. Hence, if your childhood fantasy was to become the next Arnold Schwarzenegger, then there is hope yet!
How To Be Fit If You’re A Mesomorph:
Variety is the secret to a mesomorph’s fitness. Look for variety in everything, right from training types, to the amount of weights you are lifting, to the number of times you repeat sets, and even how many times you visit the gym in a week.
The ideal carbs, protein, and fats proportion in your diet would be 6:4:1. Per kilogram, you are allowed about 6 grams of carbohydrates, about 4 grams of protein, and about 1 gram of fat. A high protein diet including meat and fish is recommended for you. And in case you are a vegetarian, there is nothing to worry about. You can always include high protein vegetables like beans and protein shakes in your diet. Non-vegetarians should also look at consuming high quantities of vegetables as much as possible. Sweets and high starch foods are a big no-no.
3. If You Fall In Category C, You Are An Endomorph.
This means you are genetically more prone to obesity and have a heavier than average body that tends to accumulate fat around certain areas of the body like the stomach and shoulders. So the next time your mom tries to lecture you about your weight just tell her that it’s not your fault but hers. After all, you get your genes from her!
How To Be Fit If You’re An Endomorph
Since you’re an endomorph, aerobics is the thing for you. Include light weights if you want, and make the sessions longer to speed up your metabolism. Diet wise you need to exercise a little more caution as compared to the other body types. Ensure that you eat carbs and fruits only in the morning. Stay away from unhealthy fats and opt for lean protein only. Which means chicken without the skin is fine, and so are eggs without any yolk.
But here’s the good news – you can actually keep munching smaller portions through the day. Which means there will always be food around you! You should ideally eat at least 4-5 small meals in a day so your metabolism works more efficiently. Make sure to maintain a carbs, protein, and fat ratio of 2:3:1. This simply means that per kilogram, you can consume around 2 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of protein, and about 1 gram of fat.
Do you know anyone who is struggling with their fitness goals simply because they don’t know their body type? Share this with them. And in case you want some motivation for the fitness goals that you’ve set for yourselves, make sure you let us know in the comments!
