Body type, or somatotype, describes a person's general body composition, proportion, and structure. The system classifies three types of body shapes: ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph. Jump to Key ...

The body-positive movement has encouraged people, especially women, to see beauty in all shapes and sizes, and it's reminded us that body ideals are culturally constructed and not based on science.

New York stylist and Kibbe Body Type Method founder David Kibbe calls the typical ‘hourglass figure’ and ‘pear-shape’ categories we’re used to “horrible information.” That’s why, in 1982, he designed ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. New research suggests that individuals who are obese or ...

When it comes to body types, it’s not just how much weight you carry — it’s where you store it. Research shows that people with apple-shaped bodies — those with a wider midsection and less defined ...

When fashion influencer Natalie Craig recently searched Pinterest for skorts and cargo pants, she noticed something different from her past explorations on the service: Women who looked like her were ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link When Denise Mercedes and Maria Castellanos first met five years ago, they had no idea of the conversation they would eventually start around body ...

How can social media contribute to a more diverse concept of body shapes and physical attractiveness? The answer is body-positive content. On social media platforms, slim and fit bodies are often ...

It is well established that unrealistic images of the fit feminine body can lead to body dissatisfaction, body image distortion, various types of eating-disordered behaviors, and mental health issues.