The concept of somatotypes is based on the understanding that everyone is born with a body type. Body type, or somatotype, is inherited and expresses itself as skeletal structure and body composition.

Your body type influences your metabolism and health risks. Having an apple- or pear-shaped body can affect your risk of metabolic syndrome. Body types often change as you get older and lose muscle ...

New York stylist and Kibbe Body Type Method founder David Kibbe calls the typical ‘hourglass figure’ and ‘pear-shape’ categories we’re used to “horrible information.” That’s why, in 1982, he designed ...

If you’ve ever tried on an outfit that looked great on the hanger but felt “off” once it was on, you’re not imagining things. As we move through our 60s and beyond, our bodies change in small, very ...

Understanding your body type, or somatotype, can help you tailor your diet and exercise routines for better health outcomes. There are three primary body types: ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph, ...

Which workout will give you the best results in the shortest amount of time? It all depends on your body type. Exercise physiologist and nutritionist Kathleen Alleaume reveals the right fitness level ...