Brevilineo, Normolineo, Longilineo

Generality

Brevilineo, normolineo and longilineo are the different types of body constitution that can characterize different individuals.

The determination of the body constitution is fundamental for the correct calculation of the ideal weight and for the choice of the sporting activity that best suits the physical characteristics of the subject.

Types of Constitution

The constitution of an individual can be long-limbed, normolinea or short-limbed, depending on the results provided by the following equation:

The vertex-ischial height (AVI), expressed in centimeters, corresponds to the measurement of the trunk. It can be quickly calculated by measuring the distance between the vertex of the head and the support surface of the stool on which one is seated, provided that the feet are resting on the ground and that the neck and torso are well erect and perpendicular to the thighs.
On the basis of the choice index (IS) calculated in this way, it is therefore possible to define the constitution of an individual:

TYPES OF CONSTITUTION Constitution Men choice index Index of choice for women

Longline

(long limbs in relation to the trunk)

≤51 ≤52,4

Normolinea

(limbs and trunk in right proportion)

51,1-53,1 52,5-54,5

Brevilinea

(short limbs in relation to the trunk)

≥ 53,2 ≥ 54,6

Body build can be calculated, even more quickly, by measuring the circumference of the right wrist at the base of the hand:

Morphological type

man

woman

brevilinei

> 20 cm

> 18 cm

normolinei

16 - 20 cm

14 - 18 cm

long-limbed

<16 cm

<14 cm

For a more precise evaluation it is necessary to insert this data in the following equation:

TYPES OF CONSTITUTION Constitution Men Women

Longline

more than 10.4 more than 10.9

Normolinea

9,6 - 10,4 9,9 - 10,9

Brevilinea

less than 9.6 less than 9.9

Morphology and Sport

As mentioned, depending on the body morphology, it is possible to determine and choose which type of sport best suits the physical characteristics of each individual:

• Brevilineo (or brachytype): excels in strength sports, such as weightlifting.
• Normolineo (or normotype): it is suitable for practicing all sports, especially speed and middle distance disciplines.
• Long-limbed (or longitype): prefers resistant running and jumping sports.

Morphology and Ideal Weight

The ideal weight and the daily caloric requirement are closely related to the body morphology.
The ideal weight can be determined by applying the following equations:

• Adult male: number of cm of height exceeding one meter -5%
• Adult female: subtract 3% from the male formula result
• If the subject is long-limbed, subtract 10%
• If short, add 10%

To better understand the concept, here are some examples:

• Male subject, 170 cm tall:

  ideal weight = (70 * 0.95) * 1.1 = 73kg

• Long-limbed female 178 cm tall:

  ideal weight ((78 * 0.95) * 0.97) * 0.90 = 64.5 kg

• Male normoline subject, 180 cm high:

  ideal weight (80 * 0.95) = 76 kg