INDEX

AB wheel rollouts, 177

accountability, 113–114, 135–136

ACV. See apple cider vinegar

adrenal glands, 130, 137

adrenaline, 37

after-burn effect, 34–35

Airlean, 149

alcoholic beverages, 125

anxiety, 117

appetite stimulation, 98

apple cider vinegar (ACV), 130

B vitamins, 130

back extensions, 185

backsliding, 136

Barakat, Jack, 52

barbell squats, 153–154

front, 154

bargaining, 113

basal metabolic rate (BMR)

formula, for men, 24

formula, for women, 25

TDEE calculation and, 25–26

BCAA. See branched chain amino acids

behavior, body types and, 6

belly fat, 77

bench presses, 168

bent rows, 165

bent-over reverse flies, 167

beverages

alcoholic beverages, 125

diet soda, 29–30

Green Juice, 198

water, 29, 31

biceps barbell curls, 171

bicycle crunches, 179

blood sugar levels, 37

for endomorphs, 130

spikes in, 28

BMI. See Body Mass Index

BMR. See basal metabolic rate

body basics, 23–38

exercise, 32–36

nutrition, 27–31

stress management, 37–38

body composition

measurements and, 12

metabolic rate and, 26

quiz, 12–14

body dysmorphia, 4, 18

body fat

belly fat, 77

burning, 5, 95

calories burned by, 77

cortisol and, 37, 77

for ectomorphs, 47

for endo-mesomorphs, 94–95

for endomorphs, 76–77

losing stubborn, 47

metabolic rate and, 26, 77

muscle mass and losing, 47

skinny fat, 19, 41

body insecurities, 17

Body Mass Index (BMI), 11–12

body measurements, 12, 21

body misclassification, 10, 17–18

body types. See hybrid body types; somatotypes

bodyweight-based exercise, for endomorphs, 84–86

branched chain amino acids (BCAA), 130

breakfast

Morning Parfait, 194

Omelet Muffins, 192

Protein Pancakes, 190

Veggie Frittata, 200

“bulking,” 70

burnout, exercise, 118

burpees, 181

Butternut Squash Pancakes, 191

cable crossovers, 174

cable curls, 173

caffeine, in supplements, 129

calisthenics, 138–139

calorie burning

body fat and, 77

of fidgeting, 40

calorie deficit, 27

calorie intake

counting, 26

for ectomorphs, 43

for endomorphs, 80

fasting and, 126

for mesomorphs, 63

sample menu, 124

shortcuts and, 123

calories

a calorie is a calorie, 27

in carbohydrates, 124

counting, 26

in fat, 124

over-restricting, 18

in protein, 124

carb cycle, 95

carb timing, 59

carbohydrates

calories in, 124

complex, 28

for ecto-mesomorphs, 99–100

for ectomorphs, 28, 42, 47, 51–52

for endo-mesomorphs, 95, 97

for endomorphs, 77–80, 84

high-carb diet, 7

high-glycemic, 79

ketogenic diet and, 127

levels, 123–124

for meso-endomorphs, 94–95

for mesomorphs, 58, 62, 66

over-restricting, 18

simple, 28

cardiovascular exercise, 32–33

for ecto-endomorphs, 101

for endo-mesomorphs, 98

for endomorphs, 84–86

for mesomorphs, 67

Chia Pudding, 193

chili, turkey, 201–202

chlorella, 130

circuit training, for mesomorphs, 72–73

coconut oil, 29

complex carbohydrates, 28

compound movements, 48, 61

consistency, 20, 30, 134, 146–147

constitutional psychology, 3

contingency plans, 121–134

dining out, 128–129

90/10 ratio, 122

Plan B approach, 122–123

traveling, 127–129

cortisol, 4

body fat and, 37, 77

for endomorphs, 77

exercise and, 78

counting calories, 26

“cutting,” 70

deadlifts, 163

tips for, 152

diet, 27

adapting your, 122–123

consistency in, 134, 146–147

dining out and, 128–129

easing up on, 135–136

for ecto-endomorphs, 101

for ecto-mesomorphs, 99

for ectomorphs, 7

for endo-mesomorphs, 95

for endomorphs, 7, 76, 142–143

exercise versus, for achieving results, 36

flexibility in, 122–123

high-carb, 7

high-fat, 7

high-protein, 7

inflammation and, 128–129

ketogenic, 7, 127

lapse in, 117, 121

maintaining, 135–136

for mesomorphs, 8

out-exercising bad, 18, 36

Paleo, 79

reverse dieting, 80

right, for body type, 7–8, 20

See also nutrition

diet for creating and shaping muscle

for ectomorphs, 51

for endomorphs, 89–90

for mesomorphs, 70–71

diet for slimming down and shaping up

for ectomorphs, 43–47

for endomorphs, 79–84

for mesomorphs, 62–66

diet soda, 29–30

dining out, 128–129

dips (chest), 162

dumbbell pec flies, 169

ecto-endomorph body type, 101–104

cardiovascular exercise for, 101

characteristics of, 17, 101

chest/back day, 101

diet for, 101

exercise for, 101–103

legs/abs day, 101

macronutrients for, 101

shoulders/arms day, 101

ecto-mesomorph body type, 3, 6, 98–100

carbohydrates for, 99–100

characteristics of, 16

diet for, 99

exercise for, 100

famous, 93

fat for, 99–100

macronutrients for, 99–100

protein for, 99–100

ectomorph body type, 1, 5, 20, 39–56

adrenal glands of, 130, 137

arms/abs day, 50

body fat for, 47

calisthenics for, 138–139

calorie intake for, 43

carbohydrates for, 28, 42, 47, 51–52

characteristics of, 14–15, 39–40

chest/back day, 49, 54

diet for, 7

diet for creating and shaping muscle plan, 51

diet for slimming down and shaping up, 43–47

famous, 39

fat for, 42, 47

ghrelin for, 42

HIIT workout for, 42, 55

hormones and, 40, 42

IMF and, 126

insulin sensitivity and, 41

legs/abs day, 53

legs/shoulders day, 49

leptin for, 42

macronutrients for, 43

meal plan, 44–46

muscle mass for, 41, 50–55

next-level workout, 137–140

omega-3 fatty acid supplements for, 129

payoffs, 55

plyometric movements for, 137–139

protein for, 42, 47, 51–52

resistance training for, 47–48, 51

shoulders/arms day, 54–55

skinny fat and, 41

specific resistance training routine for, 47

sports performance of, 8

strength-training workouts for, 42

stubborn body fat, losing, 47

time under tension technique for, 137–139

troubleshooting tips, 48

weight gain for, 41

weight lifting for, 42

workout for creating and shaping muscle plan, 53–55

workout for slimming down and shaping up, 48–55

eggs

Huevos Rancheros, 196–197

Omelet Muffins, 192

Veggie Frittata, 200

endocrine system function, 22

endo-ectomorph body type, 6

endo-mesomorph body type, 6

body fat for, 94–95

carbohydrates for, 95, 97

cardiovascular exercise for, 98

diet for, 95

exercise for, 97–98

fat for, 95, 97

fat-burning resistance of, 95

insulin resistance and, 94–95

macronutrients, 95, 97

meal plan, 96

overeating for, 98

protein for, 95, 97

endomorph body type, 1, 6, 75–92

blood sugar regulation for, 130

body fat retention by, 76–77

bodyweight-based exercises for, 84–86

calorie intake for, 80

carb timing for, 59

carbohydrates for, 77–80, 84

cardiovascular exercise for, 84–86

characteristics of, 15–16, 75–76

chest/back day, 91

cortisol for, 77

diet for, 7, 76, 142–143

diet for creating and shaping muscle, 89–90

diet for slimming down and shaping up, 79–84

exercise for, 78

famous, 76

fat for, 79, 84

HIIT workout for, 87–88

IMF for, 126, 142–143

insulin resistance and, 77

ketogenic diet for, 127

legs/core day, 90

leptin resistance of, 77

macronutrients for, 79, 143

meal plan, 80–83

metabolism of, 76–77

next-level workout, 143

payoffs, 91–92

personality traits of, 3

phase one workout, 85

phase two workout, 85

phase three workout, 85

proteins for, 79, 84

shoulders/arms/core day, 91

sports performance of, 8

strength training for, 85

sympathetic nervous system of, 76

troubleshooting tips, 88

weight training for, 85–87

workout for creating and shaping muscle plan, 90–91

workout for slimming down and shaping up, 84–88

energizing. See TYPE goals

executive function, improved, 112

exercise

adaptation principle of, 33

bad diet and, 18, 36

basics, 32–36

bodyweight-based, 84–86

burnout, 118

challenge of, increasing, 34, 137

common principles, 32

consistency in, 146–147

cortisol and, 78

diet versus, for achieving results, 36

for endomorphs, 78

high intensity, 34–36

insulin and, 78

lapse in, 121

moderate intensity, 32–33

mood and, 117

overload principle of, 33

plateaus, 60, 137

progression principle of, 33

sleep and, insufficient, 37

trying new, 146

exercises

AB wheel rollouts, 177

back extensions, 185

bench presses, 168

bent rows, 165

bent-over reverse flies, 167

biceps barbell curls, 171

bicycle crunches, 179

burpees, 181

cable crossovers, 174

cable curls, 173

deadlifts, 163

dips (chest), 162

dumbbell pec flies, 169

flat bench press, 159

front raises, 159

glute kickbacks, 181–182

guide to, 151–188

hammer curls, 171–172

hamstring curls, 156

incline cable flies, 160–161

incline dumbbell flies, 161–162

incline dumbbell press, 160

incline sit-ups, 186

knee raises, 185

lat pulldowns, 180–181

lateral raises, 158

leg presses, 156

L-sit, 188

military presses, 170

mountain climbers, 183

one-arm dumbbell rows, 166

overhead triceps rope extensions, 176–177

pistol squats, 187

planks, 177–178

preacher curls, 172–173

pull-ups, 179–180

push-ups, 180

Romanian deadlifts, 164

shoulder presses with dumbbells, 157

side planks, 178

single-leg Romanian deadlifts, 164

skullcrushers, 175

squats, 153–155

stiff-legged deadlifts, 165

straight bar pulldowns, 186–187

supermans, 179

thrusters, 184

triceps dips, 177

triceps kickbacks, 183

triceps pushdowns, 174–175

triceps push-ups, 188

upright rows, 166

V-ups, 178

walking lunges, 157

walkouts, 186

extrinsic motivation, 110–111

fads, 18

fasting, 126

IMF, 140–143

fast-twitch muscle fibers, 32, 60

fat-burning efficiency, 5

fats, dietary, 125

calories in, 124

for ecto-mesomorphs, 99–100

for ectomorphs, 42

for endo-mesomorphs, 95, 97

for endomorphs, 79, 84

healthy, 29

high-fat, 7

for mesomorphs, 58, 62, 66

monounsaturated, 29

fiber, 28

fidgeting, 40

fight-or-flight response, 37

Fishel, Danielle, 69–70, 111–112

Fitzgerald, Matt, 118

flat bench press, 159

flexibility, in diet and exercise, 122–123

frequent eating, 58–59

front raises, 159

front (barbell) squats, 154

genetics, body types and, 6–7

ghrelin, 30

for ectomorphs, 42

glute kickbacks, 181–182

glycogen, 95

goals

envisioning end, 110

next-level, 146

realistic and attainable, 4, 107–108

setting, 4, 105–106, 146

sharing, 114

small mind-body gains and, 112

time frame for, 107

TYPE, creating, 106–109

workout log and, 114–116

Green Juice, 198

hack squats, 154–155

tips, 152

hammer curls, 171–172

hamstring curls, 156

hard work, 20

high-carb diet, 7

high-fat diet, 7

high-glycemic carbohydrates, 79

high-intensity interval training (HIIT), 34–36

after-burn effect of, 34–35

basic workout, 131

for ectomorphs, 42, 55

for endomorphs, 87–88

for mesomorphs, 73–74

program, 35

study, 112

high-protein diet, 7

HIIT. See high-intensity interval training

hormones

ectomorphs and, 40, 42

efficiency of, 22

hunger and, 30–31

mesomorphs and, 58

sleep and, adequate, 37

How Bad Do You Want It? (Fitzgerald), 118

Howey, Steve, 9–10, 93, 108–109

Huevos Rancheros, 196–197

hybrid body types, 1, 93–104

ecto-endomorphs, 17, 101–104

ecto-mesomorph, 3, 6, 16, 98–100

endo-ectomorph body type, 6

meso-endomorphs, 16–17, 94–98

payoffs for, 104

hydrogenated oils, 29

IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros), 59–60

shortcuts and, 123

IMF. See intermittent fasting

incline cable flies, 160–161

incline dumbbell flies, 161–162

incline dumbbell press, 160

incline sit-ups, 186

inflammation, 28

diet and, 128–129

fat and, 29

omega-3 fatty acids and reducing, 129

Inside Sport Psychology (Karageorghis, Terry), 113

insulin, 37

for ectomorphs, 41

for endo-mesomorphs, 94–95

for endomorphs and, 77

for mesomorphs, 58, 62

intermittent fasting (IMF), 126, 140–141

for endomorphs, 142–143

intrinsic motivation, 110–111

juice, green, 198

jump squats, 155

Karageorghis, Costas, 113

Karp, Jensen, 111

ketogenic diet, 7, 127

knee raises, 185

lat pulldowns, 180–181

lateral raises, 158

leg presses, 156

Lentil Salad, 203

Lentil Soup, 199

leptin, 30

for ectomorphs, 42

for endomorphs, 77

lifestyle changes, 112

L-sit, 188

macronutrients, 27–29

for ecto-endomorphs, 101

for ecto-mesomorphs, 99–100

for ectomorphs, 43

for endo-mesomorphs, 95, 97

for endomorphs, 79, 143

eyeballing, 124

IIFYM, 59–60

for mesomorphs, 58

ranges, 26

shortcuts, 123–125

See also carbohydrates; fats, dietary; protein

magnesium, 130

maintenance, 135–136

maximum heart rate (MHR), 32, 85

meal plan

for ectomorphs, 44–46

for endo-mesomorphs, 96

for endomorphs, 80–83

for mesomorphs, 63–66

media, body ideals portrayed in, 18

men, BMR formula for, 24

mental fitness, building, 105–119

accountability and, 113–114

motivation and, 110–111

positive thinking, 109–110

setting goals, 105–106

small mind-body gains and, 112

TYPE goals, 106–109

visualization and, 112–113

workout log and, 114–116

menu, sample, 124

meso-endomorph body type

carbohydrates for, 94–95

characteristics of, 16–17, 94

famous, 93

mesomorph body type, 1, 3, 4, 57–74

back/biceps day, 72

building and shaping muscle plan, 69–74

calorie intake for, 63

carb timing for, 59

carbohydrates for, 58, 62, 66

cardiovascular exercise for, 67

characteristics of, 15–16, 57–58

chest/back day, 68

chest/triceps day, 71–72

circuit training, 72–73

conditioning phase, 140

defined, 5–6

diet for, 8

diet for creating and shaping muscle plan, 70–71

diet for slimming down and shaping up, 62–66

famous, 57

fat for, 58, 62, 66

frequent eating for, 58, 59

full-body day, 72

HIIT workout for, 73–74

hormones and, 58

IIFYM and, 59–60

IMF for, 126, 140–141

insulin sensitivity and, 58, 62

legs/abs day, 67–68

legs/shoulders day, 71

macronutrients for, 58

meal plan for, 63–66

muscle growth for, 141

next-level workout for, 140–142

over-training and, 140

payoffs, 74

periodization-based training for, 61

personality traits of, 3

plateaus for, fitness, 60

protein for, 58, 62, 66

resistance training for, 67

shoulders/arms day, 69

sports performance of, 8

troubleshooting tips, 66

weight gain for, 57–58

weight training for, 67

workout for creating and shaping muscle plan, 71–74

workout for slimming down and shaping up, 66–69

ZMA supplement for, 130

metabolic rate

BMR, 24–26

body composition and, 26

body fat and, 26, 77

calorie intake and, 22

factors affecting, 24

increased, 22

muscle mass and, 26, 47

metabolism

BMR formulas, 24–25

of endomorphs, 76–77

MHR. See maximum heart rate

military presses, 170

moderate intensity exercise, 32–33

modifying program, 145

monounsaturated fats, 29

mood, 114, 117

Morning Parfait, 194

motivation

extrinsic, 110–111

intrinsic, 110–111

next-level, 143–144

reasons behind, 111

self-, 106

mountain climbers, 183

muffins, 192

muscle fibers, 32, 60

muscle mass

body fat loss and, 47

for ectomorphs, 41, 50–55

gaining lean, 21–22

maximizing natural, 5

metabolic rate and, 26, 47

muscular hypotrophy, 47

NEAT. See nonexercise activity thermogenesis

nectarines, roasted, 195

next-level motivation, 143–144

90/10 ratio, 122

nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT), 40

normal weight, 11

nutrition, 27–31

macronutrients, 27–29

water, 29

omega-3 fatty acids, 129

Omelet Muffins, 192

one-arm dumbbell rows, 166

overeating, 98

over-exercising, 4

mesomorphs and, 140

overhead triceps rope extensions, 176–177

overload-adaptation cycle, 137

overweight, 11

Paleo diet, 79

pancakes, 190, 191

perceived fitness, 110

performance enhancement, 3

periodization-based training, 61

personality, somatotypes and, 3

pistol squats, 187

planks, 177–178

side, 178

plausible. See TYPE goals

plyometric movements, 61–62

for ectomorphs, 137–139

polyunsaturated fats, 29

positive thinking, 109–110

preacher curls, 172–173

progress, monitoring, 114

protein, 28, 125

calories in, 124

for ecto-mesomorphs, 99–100

for ectomorphs, 42, 47, 51–52

for endo-mesomorphs, 95, 97

for endomorphs, 79, 84

high-protein, 7

for mesomorphs, 58, 62, 66

product preferences, 31

protein bars, 31

Protein Pancakes, 190

protein powder, 31

protein shakes, 52

pudding, chia, 193

pulldowns, 174–175

pull-ups, 179–180

tips, 152

push-ups, 180

tips, 152

Puzey, Thomas Rivers, 99

recipes, 189–203

Butternut Squash Pancakes, 191

Chia Pudding, 193

Green Juice, 198

Huevos Rancheros, 196–197

Lentil Salad, 203

Lentil Soup, 199

Morning Parfait, 194

Omelet Muffins, 192

Protein Pancakes, 190

Roasted Nectarines, 195

Turkey Chili, 201–202

Veggie Frittata, 200

refined starches, 28

relaxation techniques, 117

resistance training, 22

benefits of, 53

for ectomorphs, 47–48, 51

for mesomorphs, 67

volume and frequency of, 52–53

results, 2–3, 147–148

diet versus exercise ratio for, 36

reverse dieting, 80

Roasted Nectarines, 195

Romanian deadlifts, 164

Ruck, Alan, 139–140

salad, lentil, 203

saturated fats, 29

self-confidence, increased, 147–148

self-discipline, 106

self-motivation, 106

serving sizes, 26, 46, 66, 84

Shahi, Sarah, 42–43

Sheldon, William Herbert, 3

shortcuts

calorie intake and, 123

IIFYM and, 123

IMF, 126

macronutrients, 123–125

mindful, 121–134

short-term, 122

strength-training workouts, 132–134

workout, 131–134

shoulder presses with dumbbells, 157

side planks, 178

simple carbohydrates, 28

single-leg Romanian deadlifts, 164

skinny fat, 19, 41

skipping meals, 31

skullcrushers, 175

sleep

better, 112

exercise and impact of insufficient, 37

getting enough, 36–37

slow-twitch muscle fibers, 32, 60

somatotypes (body types), 5–6

behavior and, 6

concept of, 3

controversy about, 3

diet for, 7

eating for your, 2

ectomorph, 39–56

endomorph, 75–92

genetics and, 6–7

knowing your, 1–2, 9–22

mesomorph, 57–74

misclassification, 10, 17–18

natural-born, 11

personality and, 3

primary categories, 3

quiz, 12–14

self-evaluation of, 20–21

sports performance and, 8–9

training for your, 2, 9

working with, 23–24

See also hybrid body types

soup, lentil, 199

spirulina, 130

sports performance, 8–9

squat thrusts, 181

squats

barbell, 153–154

front (barbell), 154

hack, 154–155

jump, 155

tips, 152

weighted, 153

staying on course, strategies for, 122

stiff-legged deadlifts, 165

straight bar pulldowns, 186–187

strength-training workouts

for ectomorphs, 42

for endomorphs, 85

shortcuts, 132–134

stress, 117

prevention, 37–38

success, appreciating, 118

sugar, 28, 59, 79, 128

supermans, 179

supplements, 129–130

sympathetic nervous system, 76

Tabata workout, 131–132

TDEE. See total daily energy expenditure

Terry, Peter, 113

thinking

changing your, 110

positive, 109–110

thrusters, 184

time under tension technique, 137–139

timely. See TYPE goals

total daily energy expenditure (TDEE), 25–26

traveling, 127–129, 149

triceps dips, 177

triceps kickbacks, 183

triceps pushdowns, 174–175

triceps push-ups, 188

troubleshooting tips, 48, 66, 88, 114

Turkey Chili, 201–202

TYPE (timely, you-centered, plausible, energizing) goals, 106–109

under-eating, 4

underweight, 11

unrealistic standards, 18

upright rows, 166

vegetarians, 79

Veggie Frittata, 200

venue, change of, 118

visualization, 112–113

WYWIWYG, 113

vitamin D, 130

V-ups, 178

walking lunges, 157

walkouts, 186

water, 29, 31

water retention, 95, 101

weight, 11

for ectomorphs, 41

for mesomorphs, 57–58

weight training

compound movements, 33

for ectomorphs, 42

for endomorphs, 85–87

isolation movements, 33

for mesomorphs, 67

weighted squats, 153

What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG), 113

women, BMR formula for, 25

workout

adapting your, 123

challenging, 136–137

consistency in, 134

easy, 136–137

next-level, 137–143

results, 2–3, 36

right, for body type, 20

shortcuts, 131–134

traveling and, 127–128

trying new, 146

variety in, 118

venues, 34, 123

workout buddy, 146

workout for creating and shaping muscle

for ectomorphs, 53–55

for endomorphs, 90–91

for mesomorphs, 71–74

workout for slimming down and shaping up

for ectomorphs, 48–55

for endomorphs, 84–88

for mesomorphs, 66–69

workout log, 114–116

sample, 115–116

WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get), 113

you-centered. See TYPE goals

zinc, 130

ZMA supplement, 130