Body types: Are you built like this celeb?

Know your body type and learn of the exercises that will have the maximum impact on you!

Have you ever noticed that a lot of people look similar with respect to their body shape and that yours is a bit similar to a relative, a friend or your colleague?

That's because every man and woman is born with a specific body type and shape. This shape is influenced primarily by genetics and to some extent, exercise -- diet cannot alter it.

You may find that a lot of the time, despite following a regular exercise routine, you don't see results. That is probably because you are performing the wrong exercise for your body type. Different body shapes have different amounts and patterns of distribution of fat cells. This means that different shapes need different exercises to reduce fat amounts on the body.

In the following pages, we have outlined how you can identify your body type and which exercises will prove most beneficial to it.