Work out for your body shape

Are you lean, long or curvy? Whatever your body type, we’ll help you sculpt a hot bod for summer

HEALTHY bodies come in all different shapes and sizes, which is why following the same diet, plan and exercise schedule as somebody else will not always get you the same results.

We all generally fall into one of three body type categories — mesomorph, ectomorph or endomorph — although some of us can sit between two.

You can adjust your workouts and diet to suit your body type and help you discover your best body yet, says weight-loss expert Dave Fletcher.

Mesomorph common traits: Slim waist, relatively lean

DAVE SAYS: ‘Limiting complex carb intake to training days can result in a drop in body fat. You can benefit from cardio and strength-based moves.’

Areas trained: CORE, BOTTOM, LEGS

Technique:

* From plank position, bring one foot up to the outside of your hand, letting the hips drop. Keep the back leg straight and front leg bent.

* Jump to switch sides so that the opposite leg is straight and the other is bent with the foot outside of the hand.

* Continue to alternate the legs for each rep.

Ectomorph common traits: Generally slim, long limbs

DAVE SAYS: ‘Muscle gain might not be a priority, but it plays a huge role in changing your body shape.

Focus on big compound muscle-building moves.’

KIT YOU’LL NEED

* Barbell

Areas trained: BOTTOM, THIGHS

Technique

* With a barbell resting on your upper back, bend at your knees and hips to lower your bottom as far as possible.

* Push up through your heels back to the start and repeat

Endomorph common traits: Curvy, struggles to lose fat

DAVE SAYS: ‘Your meals should be high in protein and fibre. Doing high-intensity circuits and interval training works best for your fat-loss goals.’

Areas trained: CHEST, CORE, REAR UPPER ARMS, SHOULDERS, BOTTOM, LEGS

Technique:

* Crouch down to place your hands on the floor by your feet.

* Jump your feet back to bring your body into a plank position, then lower to perform a press-up. Push back up then jump your feet back to the starting position.

* Jump as high as you can, then land softly, with your legs slightly bent. Go straight into another rep.