160620 - CrossFit | Body types aren't destiny.

"I can't put on weight to save my life. I eat a ton and still lose weight!"

"I don't want to get bulky."

"I'm big and I will always be big, there's nothing I can do about it."

Ectomorph- the hard gainer aka stringbean. These folks are usually tall, skinny with small joints and a metabolism that will run though an entire pizza in one sitting and be hungry an hour later. Gaining and maintaining weight is practically a full-time job.

Mesomorph- the naturally muscular and potential "genetic freaks." These folks have broad shoulders and tapered midsections. Muscle mass is easy to come by, athletic prowess is evident. Eat clean? Yeah, if you count washing your hands before you eat an entire pizza and 20 hot wings. 

Endomorph- the big-boned, "curvy" or "husky" folks that look at food and gain weight. These folks struggle with body composition and have a hard time gaining muscle and an easy time gaining non-contributive tissue. Self-confidence and negative self-image runs rampant through these folks and can exacerbate the issue.   

While its easy to fatalistically claim that there's no way to overcome genetics, we have quite a bit of control over overall health and physical appearance. We can express a more ideal phenotype (look better naked) by tweaking our nutrition to provide less insulin response (putting on fat) and avoid chronic inflammation of both joints (long term) and gut (short and long term.) You can't see Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), reduced pancreatic function (pre-diabetic conditions), and diabetes in the mirror. Contrary to popular opinion and famous people, bony midsections and skinny jeans are not an indicator of health. However, gaining muscle, leaning out and generally feeling better about yourself can have lots of positive repercussions. Think "The Rock." 

You may be genetically pre-destined to have the underpinnings of one of these body types, but as an adult you are every bit in charge of what you do with them. If you need or want help, that's what we're here for. 

Skill
Twight get-ups

WOD
AMRAP 15:
7 power cleans M:95 F:65
7 burpees
200m run

Finisher
400m with your barbell from the WOD