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Starting a Workout Routine when you’re morbidly obese

Everybody’s looking for the “best exercise to lose weight” but is such a thing existent? It’s true that physical exercise tends to increase the calories that you burn but what role does exercise play in fighting obesity? The basic principle of weight loss is that you must burn more than you eat. Everyone has fat on their tummy and around the weight. This layer of fat acts as a “shock absorber” protecting the delicate internal organs from physical harm and trauma. The fat also insulates the body. It’s general knowledge that obese people are at a higher risk of developing heart disease. Chronic cardiovascular ailments aside; obese ladies have a hard time finding fitting dresses too. The good news is that there are simple, effective exercises that even morbidly obese people could take part in: That’s what I’ll walk you through today. Think of this as a “soft landing” from leading a sedentary lifestyle to working out

Walking

While it’s clear that you’ll see faster results from intense workouts such as the cellulite smasher routine; such workout plans aren’t beginner friendly. I would have failed you as an instructor if I recommended routines that required intense fetes of motivation to follow. Don’t we all know that the key to losing weight lies in consistency?

Start with taking long walks three to four times a week. Walk in the evenings whenever possible as it will be the perfect time to people watch. This low-intensity workout isn’t just free; it can be done just about anywhere. Morbidly obese people stand to gain most from walking. As they’re carrying more pounds, they’ll burn more calories.

Water-based aerobics

Thanks to upthrust, our bodies feel lighter when in water. Water aerobics have many health benefits with perhaps the most paramount one being that you won’t strain the knees. Visit a local pool and ask to join their fitness class. Even If they don’t have an instructor specifically for this, you could learn a few basic water resistance exercises. YouTube is a good place to learn such.

Recumbent bikes

Unlike standard bikes, most recumbent (stationary) bikes have backrests making them ideal for obese people. When starting out, you may be lacking abdominal core strength putting too much strain on the spine when riding an ordinary stationary bike. People carrying extra weight find seated bikes beneficial as they have back support.

Group exercises

What most people won’t admit, is that they lack the willpower to religiously follow a training regimen. When you connect with people with similar goals, you will gain social support. In group exercise classes, you will meet up with other people trying to lose weight and they may share beneficial tips.

Bonus Tip: Before getting a fitness class membership, watch others train first. Obese exercisers are at times slow in their movements and if the instructor is practicing fast exercises, there will be little to gain from that class.

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