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Before diving into the details of attaining an athletic body type, it's important to understand the different types. According to the somatotype theory, there are five athlete body types: endomorphs, ectomorphs, ecto-endomorphs, endo-ectomorphs, and mesomorphs. The most athletic body type is considered to be a mesomorph. Endomorphs Endomorphs have a soft, round bodies with a higher percentage of body fat. They tend to gain weight quickly and have a slower metabolism. Endomorphs have a wider bone structure and a larger waistline. Ectomorphs Ectomorphs have a lean body structure with little body fat. They tend to have a faster metabolism and a smaller bone structure. Ectomorphs have difficulty gaining weight and muscle mass. Ecto-Endomorphs Ecto-endomorphs have a mix of both endomorph ...