Genetics play a role in weight, but physical activity can reduce the risks associated with obesity genes. While some people are genetically predisposed to be overweight, exercise such as sports and physical activity can decrease the risk of obesity by 27%. Having obesity-related genes increases risk but does not determine weight outright. Various physical activities from cycling to yoga are beneficial, and any activity done a few times a week can improve health.

1. Efforts to lose weight will always be rewarded!
Some, it is true, have a genetic predisposition to being overweight or obese. This is not a
reason to drop the battle for a healthy weight ...
Genetics play in our relationship to the weight
For a long time specialists in obesity and overweight say: these two phenomena have many
causes, which influence each other and that we can not all master. For example it is proven
that our genes have a real influence on our weight. A 2007 study showed that carriers of a
gene called FTO weigh about three pounds more, and an obesity risk multiplied by 1.67.
Genes and overweight: the battle is not lost
However, having the gene increases the risk, but do not completely determine the weight.
This is the lesson of another study, published this month in the journal PLoS. Researchers
have studied the physical activity of people carrying the gene, and found that move, play
sports, reduces the risk brought by the gene 27%. Conclusion: Although genetics is not on
your side, you have the means to fight against overweight and obesity ... and all the diseases
that accompany them.
How to get to sport?
Although everyone knows that it is necessary to take up sport, it is not easy. Especially if one
is already overweight or obese. If you're struggling to get to it, remember the huge variety of
physical activities that are open to you. Cycling, gym, judo, tennis, stretching ... any type of
physical activity is beneficial.
You can do sports alone, in groups or with a coach; this can range from Indian dance to the
simple running.
A workout every other day is ideal to enjoy the benefits of continuous physical activity on
health. It is a question of hormonal impregnation.
To motivate more sedentary conventionally recommends a simple 30-minute walk three
times a week. For subjects slightly more active, walking 30 minutes a day is the minimum
goal.
Walking yes, but at the right pace
So far, the intensity of physical activity did not seem very important. In other words, no need

2. to practice a competitive sport, walking enough.
Listen to your body will prevent injury; and your progress will be your primary motivation!