Posted on October 26, 2007 in Latest News
Obesity is referred to the condition in which a person is overweight by 20% or more than the healthy weight. The BMI or Body Mass Index for an obese person is 30 or more than 30. A person becomes obese because of the accumulation of excess fat in his/her body. Approximately, 1/3 of the adults are obese around the world. Obesity is a serious condition as it increases the chances to develop various serious illnesses.
Waist size is the right indicator of obesity, as it helps measure the abdominal fat. Ideal waist size for men and women is 40 inches and 35 inches respectively. If one has more BMI or waist size than the healthy levels, then he/she is at the risk of facing several obesity-related diseases - diabetes, heart diseases and some types of cancer.
Exercise for the treatment of obesity
The major goal for treating obesity is to reduce the weight. In any weight loss program, exercise plays an important role. Here are some benefits you may obtain from exercising
- Burns the calories and helps in weight reduction
- Helps in maintaining the muscle tone
- Increases the metabolic rate
- Improves the blood circulation
- Improves the functioning of vital organs like heart and lungs
- Helps in reducing the stress levels
- Helps in reduction of the depression, the major contributing factor for weight gain
- Helps in appetite suppression
- Helps in prevention of obesity-related diseases like diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure
- Reduces the chances of cancers like colon, ovary and breast cancers, which are related to overweight
The best exercise program for weight loss and obesity control
Few people don’t require help to reduce weight but many of the people may need help for this task. It is better to follow weight loss exercises suggested by a professional. You can even refer to a dietitian; he would prepare a special diet plan for you according to your lifestyle. This special diet plan would help you reduce 2 to 3 pounds a week.
To gradually increase your physical activities we suggest you the following simple ways
- Go for walk everyday
- In place of elevators use staircase
- Go regularly to a gym, exercise class or a spa
- Try to do maximum of your household tasks on foot
The above tips may look simple, but if you make them part of your daily routine they can effectively fight against obesity.
Once you start with your exercise keep the following tips in mind
- With your main aim to reduce your weight the physical activities you choose should be enjoyable, affordable as well as it should fit into your daily routine.
- To get an idea of types of exercise and calories burnt you can prepare a chart displaying the number of calories burnt in different activities.
- If you don’t like gyms or sports then you can even consider brisk walking, bicycling or exercising at home.
- Do not strain your muscles much while exercising as it may develop dizziness or nauseating feeling.
- Do at least 30 minutes of exercise daily for cardiovascular health.
- To prevent further weight gain you need to do 60 minutes of moderate exercise and to lose weight 90 minutes of moderate exercise.
- Don’t forget to do warm-up exercises before starting with heavy exercise and do cool-down exercise after completing exercise.
- Remember to wear loose fitting clothes and footwear that is comfortable while exercising.
- When you exercise strenuously or in hot weathers drink additional water or any sports drinks.
Keep in mind the following important tips
- Do not set very high expectations.
- Start gradually and first build your stamina slowly.
- Find a companion to exercise with.
- Don’t compare yourself with someone else. Instead try to improve yourself.
- During the weight loss program if you fall ill or get an injury, it is advisable to recover completely before resuming the exercises.
- After an injury or illness, start with light exercises and gradually increase the intensity so as to avoid injury.
- Do not forget that you need to do exercises throughout your life for a better health
- Don’t leave them after you get back to your healthy weight.
Have fun exercising and keep yourself healthy!
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April 14th, 2008 at 1:47 am
GOOD TIPS ARE GIVEN TO REDUCE WEIGHT. HOPE YOU WILL GET SOMEMORE NEW IDEAS FOR REDUCING WEIGHT.