The benefits of physical exercise go far beyond maintaining a healthy weight, there are multiple benefits at the cardiovascular, metabolic, emotional health among other aspects.
Dr. Leonardo Sande, a specialist in obesity and nutrition, mentions: “There is no physical condition that completely contraindicates physical activity” and highlights the importance of incorporating movement into the daily routine, always adapting it to individual conditions and the stations of the year.
In this note, Dr. Sande presents different types of exercises and the prescription in obesity.
“The exercise not only contributes to the loss and maintenance of adequate weight, but also improves cardiovascular health, has multiple metabolic benefits reduces stress and improves mood among other benefits”
The prescription of physical exercises in patients with obesity is a combination of aerobic and force exercise.
Physical Activity No Exercise: It is any body movement that spends energy but is not planned and structured. For example, up a ladder, combing, washing clothes, etc. There is no specific recommendation for patients with obesity, but the more movements you make better.
Aerobic exercises: Example of this type of exercise are walking, running, swimming or riding, dance, among others. The recommendation in patients with obesity is a minimum of 150 minutes per week, the most recommended thing is to achieve 300 weekly minutes.
Force exercises: It is a type of physical activity that implies the use of resistance to strengthen the muscles, example: lift weights, exercise with elastic or text bands even with your own weight. The recommendation in patients with obesity is 2 to 3 times per week.
But it is not only to train, rest is essential for muscle recovery, injury prevention and general well -being. “Sleeping enough and allowing the body to recover after exercise is key to obtaining the maximum benefits of physical activity.”
Dr. Sande invites you to find the way you like to incorporate it most into your daily routine, adapting it to your needs. Remember that constancy and enjoyment are key to maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.
For more information about Dr. Leonardo Sande, his clinic and his programs to combat obesity, you can visit your website www.clinicasande.com.uy call Telephone (+598) 98 275 020 or write to [email protected]. You can also follow Dr. Sande on Instagram @drleonardosande to keep up with the latest news and advice on health and well -being.
By CEDOC
