Winning against obesity with light workouts

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The problem with obesity is that it can be quite the result of a vicious cycle. Most obese individuals find it hard to start with their journey towards fitness because of the physical discomfort that comes with exercise. For this blog Roger Wolfson shares a number of relatively manageable exercises for the obese, aimed to ease them in gradually to a healthier lifestyle.

1. Walking

The least that an obese person should aim for is walking. As opposed to running or jogging, walking is not too strenuous for the obese individual. The reason why it is ill-advised for the subject to undergo exercises of higher intensity is that these have a tendency to risk damage to the heart. Walking is absolutely safe as a starting exercise, and if done over some distance, it can burn quite a number of calories, too, adds Roger Wolfson.

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2. Swimming

When you’re in water, the body feels a bit lighter to carry. This can work very much to the advantage of the obese person undergoing fitness. Swimming also involves most of the major muscle groups in the body, without any heavy impact on hard surfaces, thanks to the water. Another benefit in spending time in the pool is that the obese person can do all sorts of pool exercises that provide additional resistance.

3. Tai-chi

Tai-chi is a great exercise for obese individuals, because it is all about slow, gentle, and deliberate movements. This exercise allows one to develop flexibility and muscle dexterity. Most of all, it prepares the individual for more complex exercises that he will undergo in the later stages of his journey to a more fit and healthier way of life. According to Roger Wolfson, many formerly obese individuals have taken a liking to tai-chi, and they still choose to maintain this as a regular part of their fitness routine.

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