OBESITY

Obesity

BACKGROUND

Obesity is a condition where subcutaneous fat

exceeds in the amount of lean body mass.

BMI of 18.5-24.9 is normal,25 to 29.9 is

overweight, and BMI of 30 or above is obese.

Male of 25% or greater of body fat is obese

Female of 33% or greater of body fat is obese

SYMPTOMS

Other comorbidities such as hypertension,

cardiovascular disease, or diabetes.

High reduction in maximal oxygen uptake and

Ventilatory threshold

Can lead to psychological issues such as

depression.

Can cause orthopedic stress duet o all the

excessive weight on the bodies joints.

FITT

Frequency- a minimal of 5 days a week

Intensity60-80% of max heart rate. Use the “talk-test” to

determine exertion.

Time-40-60 minutes per day, or 20-30 minute session

twice a day

Type-low impact aerobic type exercises such as treadmill

walking, rowing, stationary cycling, and water activity.

BENEFICIAL EXERCISES

Exercise that does not put to much stress on the

bodies stress. Also it should be low intensity aerobic

type exercise.

In other words weight supported exercises

Which include cycling or swimming.

Walking is widely preferred to obese clients and

highly recommended

CONTRAINDICATED EXERCISES

Obese clients should not be doing anything

that involves high stress to joints, doing so will

only cause injuries and lawsuits.

Stay away from jogging, plyometric exercises

like box jumps, and anything that can be high

impact on joints.