How should obese people exercise?
Walking, jogging, or cycling are suitable forms of exercise for obese people to maintain their health daily.
According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), India has the third highest rate of obesity in the world after the United States. It is projected that India will have over 17 million obese children by 2025, according to a study published in the international journal Pediatric Obesity.
A person is considered overweight if...Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. If your waist circumference is greater than 40 inches for men or 35 inches for women, it means you are obese.
Exercise is a way to keep your body healthy. If you are obese, exercise offers many benefits, reducing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, depression, and sleep apnea, and improving your mental well-being.
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The benefits of exercise for obese people, according to Boldsky:
- Burns calories and helps with weight loss.
- Improves blood circulation by lowering cholesterol.
- Maintaining muscle rhythm increases metabolic rate.
- Improves heart and lung function.
- Reduce stress.
- Reduces depression and helps you sleep better.
- Reduces the risk of developing certain diseases such as breast, ovarian, and colon cancer, and diabetes.
Exercises suitable for obese people:
Walk
Walking is one of the best and easiest exercises because it requires no equipment and can be done anywhere. Aim for 10 to 15 minutes of walking each day.
Cycling
Cycling is a high-calorie-burning exercise that targets the glutes, thighs, and waist, areas where fat tends to accumulate.
Jogging
If you weigh 56 kg, you will burn 180 calories in just half an hour of jogging, according to...Harvard Medical Publishing.
Tips for maintaining a daily exercise routine:
- Avoid competition.
- Don't set your expectations too high; first, build your resilience.
- Wear appropriate shoes and loose-fitting clothing.
- Drink plenty of water regularly.
- Warm up before exercising.
