Cumulative Trauma
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Somatotypes and Suitable Activities
Ectomorph
- Predominantly long boned and thin.
- Suitable for endurance activities, such as long distance events.
Mesomorph
- Predominantly stocky and muscular.
- Suitable for power events, such as sprinting, and contact sports, such as martial arts.
Endomorph
- Predominantly round and fat.
- Suitable for events where buoyancy is an advantage, such as long distance swimming.