2. BACKGROUND
 Obesity is a condition where subcutaneous fat exceeds in
the amount of lean body mass.
 BMI of 18.5-24.9 is normal,25 to 29.9 is overweight, and
BMI of 30 or above is obese.
 Male of 25% or greater of body fat is obese
 Female of 33% or greater of body fat is obese

3. SYMPTOMS
 Other comorbidities such as hypertension, cardiovascular
disease, or diabetes.
 High reduction in maximal oxygen uptake and Ventilatory
threshold
 Can lead to psychological issues such as depression.
 Can cause orthopedic stress duet o all the excessive weight on
the bodies joints.

4. FITT
 Frequency- a minimal of 5 days a week
 Intensity60-80% of max heart rate. Use the “talk-test” to
determine exertion.
 Time-40-60 minutes per day, or 20-30 minute session twice a
day
 Type-low impact aerobic type exercises such as treadmill
walking, rowing, stationary cycling, and water activity.

5. BENEFICIAL EXERCISES
 Exercise that does not put to much stress on the bodies
stress. Also it should be low intensity aerobic type exercise.
 In other words weight supported exercises
 Which include cycling or swimming.
 Walking is widely preferred to obese clients and highly
recommended

6. CONTRAINDICATED
EXERCISES
 Obese clients should not be doing anything that involves
high stress to joints, doing so will only cause injuries and
lawsuits.
 Stay away from jogging, plyometric exercises like box jumps,
and anything that can be high impact on joints.