Exercises Designed With the Obese In Mind
March 16, 2009
The problem of individuals who have become overweight is common in every country and to every age. Everywhere you look you will see obesity. Correcting this condition can be really simple or very severe, including surgery.
People who have weight problems spend a lot of time dreaming of toned and trim bodies. Once a person is officially obese, exercise workouts become nearly impossible because of the condition of their bodies and their size. Spending long periods of time working out at the gym is just not physically possible.
Exercise programs for the obese need to be simple to perform in the beginning. Attention to the ligaments and joints is important. The exercises cannot be too stressful or they will cause damage to the obese person.
Here are a few exercises that are suitable for the obese individual:
• Exercises while seated are a good option when it is too hard to go on extended walks. Sitting in a chair, the person can raise their arms, bend the waist, raise the legs, and exercise the neck and shoulders all without harming the joints.
• Water aerobics will build strength and stamina over time without harming the joints. Any movements in the water, like raising the legs and arms, walking in the water, jumping and swishing will all build strength like isometric exercises. Swimming burns a lot of calories and is a fun and refreshing activity.
• Daily walking in a park or on a track with a friend can be a sociable time and also a good way to get some fresh air into the lungs. Slow and steady wins the race here. The walk does not have to be brisk but needs to be non-stop. Walk at a steady pace for 30 minutes a day for five days a week.
• There are several options for exercising using the aid of a big exercise ball. This is a gentle way to move the body and it also rebuilds stamina, strengthens the abs, and helps the person gain balance.
• Dancing to an enjoyable music tape will get the body moving, burn calories, and it is such fun, the person will not realize they are exercising. Bending and stretching are a big part of dance routines. This is a real fat burner.
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