When it comes to exercising when you carry
excess body weight, it is important that you check in with your doctor,
or perhaps a physical therapist to help create a program that you can
manage, that will not stress you, and that will push you to your
healthy limits. If you haven't exercised in a while, you might be
afraid of overdoing it or even injuring yourself. The basic principle
is to start out with light to moderate exercise like walking. Just 30
minutes of moderate exercise a day can make your weight -- and your
blood pressure -- come down.
Start working with an exercise
physiologist or certified fitness trainer, who can tailor an exercise
regimen to your needs -- and under your doctor's supervision you can
gradually raise the intensity of your routine as your endurance and
strength grow.
While it's important to burn off calories and fat
through exercise, you will also need to build stamina and tone your
muscles. So you will need a plan that combines aerobics (cardiovascular
exercise), muscle strengthening, and stretching. Balancing the number
of calories you burn through exercise and physical activity with the
calories you eat will help you reach your desired weight. A key to
successful weight loss and improved overall health is making physical
activity a part of your daily routine
