By Diane Dilov-Schultheis, Yahoo! Contributor Network
Nov 28, 2007
The definition people use to describe a body type varies, but in general; it is the shape of the body. In the 1940s, shape analysis separated the body type into three unique types. This division is known as somatotype, and the three types are endomorphs, mesomorphs, and ectomorphs. The body shape you have will depend greatly on genetics, but diet and exercise could change that. To begin, you should decide what body shape you have.
