Weight Management Obesity

Obesity

A medical condition and disorder involving excessive body fat that increases the risk of health problems.

Symptoms

Exercise GuidelinesAwareness of psychosocial aspects of

obesity

Ensure client is socially and emotionally safe

Proper exercise selections, positions, and location

Use of self-myofascial release should be done with caution

Must engage in weight-supported exercise (cycling, swimming, or walking)

FITT ComponentFrequency ~ at least 5 days per week

Intensity ~ 60 – 80% of maximum heart rate. Use ‘Talk Test’ to determine exertion Stage I cardiorespiratory training to progress to Stage II

Time ~ 40 to 60 minutes per day, or 20 to 30 minute sessions twice each day

Type ~ resistance training and circuit-training

Two Beneficial Exercises for this Client

Walking Swimming

Contraindicated ExercisesHigh intensity exercises

Lifting heavier weights than they are able to

Training longer than 60 minutes per day

Improper or lack of facility ventilation

Back-Up

NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training, Fourth Edition Revised

ACE Personal Trainer Manual, The Ultimate Resource for Fitness Professionals, Fourth Edition

www.aquaporkofilm.com

http://blog.riversidesurgicalweightloss.com/blog/bid/256978/The-Risks-of-Living-With-Obesity-vs-Having-Weight-Loss-Surgery

References