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OBESITY is a significant health problem in the United States, affecting close to one-third of all adults. Although genetics can play a role in the likelihood that a person will become obese, the condition occurs when the amount of calories consumed exceeds the amount of calories expended over a long period of time. Excess calories are stored as fat in the body, and with long-term caloric excess, an individual eventually becomes obese.

EXERCISING regularly and eating a healthy diet are ways in which to combat obesity. Regular exercise (and proper nutrition) can help reduce body fat as well as protect against chronic diseases associated with obesity. Exercise lowers risk for chronic diseases, and helps prevent or manage high blood pressure. It raises high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, known as the “good” cholesterol, and lowers low density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol. This combination will decrease the amount of harmful plaques that can buildup on your artery walls and keep blood flowing smoothly. Regular exercise can also help prevent type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and certain cancers.

EXERCISE IMPROVES YOUR MOOD
Feeling a little edgy? A quick workout will help calm you down! Exercise stimulates chemicals in your brain that make you feel happy and relaxed. It also makes you feel better about yourself and helps reduce feelings of depression and anxiety.

EXERCISE HELPS TO MANAGE WEIGHT
Exercise burns calories,makes the body in general function more efficiently.

EXERCISE CREATES BETTER SLEEP PATTERNS
A good night’s sleep improves your concentration and productivity throughout the day, and exercise can be a key factor to getting better nights sleep. It can help you fall asleep faster and sleep deeper.

WHETHER OR NOT YOU STRUGGLE WITH YOUR WEIGHT,
GET MOVING! Exercise doesn’t have to be grueling. Take a dancing class, stretch, breathe, jump rope or try something new. Finding a nurturing environment with fun classes and support can make more palatable, and help you stay with it!

STARTING A FITNESS PROGRAM
Initially the focus of the exercise program should be based on low-intensity aerobic activity with progressively increasing duration. Aerobic exercise provides overall health benefits, including fat loss, an increase in daily energy levels, and reduced risk of health problems. At the beginning of the program, the frequency and duration of the activity is more important than the intensity. Aim for exercising four or five days a week for 30 to 60 minutes. In addition to aerobic activity, resistance or weight training can also provide some benefits to overall health. Not only does weight training make you stronger, but it also raises your muscle-to-fat ratio, which increases the amount of calories you burn at rest.

Despite all your inclinations to monitor your weight on the bathroom scale, try to resist focusing on weight loss. The body has a tendency to gain muscle or lean weight initially, so although your body is benefiting from the exercise, the pounds might not drop off right away. Focus on the quality and quantity of the exercise instead.

Engage in activities that put minimal stress on the joints, such as yoga, Pilates, conditioning, strengthening and cycling.
Ease into your workout. Start slowly and give your body time to adjust to the increased output. Work at a comfortable pace that allows you to talk without too much difficulty. Focus on increasing duration first, then increasing intensity. Slow down for the last five minutes to allow your body to ease back into its resting state and finish with stretching exercises.

It is important to gradually increase the duration and intensity of the exercises, while understanding that you will have to build up to longer and more strenuous workouts. Aerobic activities until you are in better shape.

Hydration is exceptionally important before, during and after a workout Be sure to drink fluids before, during, and after exercise.

Pay attention to your body, your biomechanics and your breathing. You should slow down if you experience chest pains, an abnormal shortness of breath, palpitations, nausea, pain in the neck or jaw, or major muscle or joint pain.

INTEGRATE MORE FITNESS INTO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE :
Take the stairs.
Park farther from the door.
Take a short walk at lunch.
Turn off the TV.
Take walk breaks from work.
Wear a pedometer for monitoring your activity.

People don’t just have time to exercise…they MAKE time to exercise. Be in control of your life. Make exercise a part of your day, everyday!