There are many different body types around, and regrettably many are 'round'. But underneath all the padding and designer wear we can put each body into one of three categories.
The three main types:
ectomorphs - thin and wispy
mesomorphs - athletic and muscular
endomorphs - generously rounded or 'stout'
Your basic body type is greatly outside of your control - more to do with DNA, and your childhood lifestyle than anything else. So if you are over 18 and reading this, you are what you are, although you can fine tune what you already have.
Changing your body type
If you're looking to change the shape of your body the basic groundwork is the same.
eat fresh, low fat and healthy food
avoid large amounts of toxins such as alcohol and caffeine
take regular exercise which should include elements of stamina (puffing), strength (grunting) and suppleness (bending)