The most suitable is walking
Because it requires little intense physical effort, it can be practiced in all weathers and it does not require expensive and specific equipment, walking is particularly recommended for overweight people.
The WHO (World Health Organization) recommends 10,000 steps per day . This is an excellent instruction but not always easy to follow. Also it is important to start gently so that the effort lasts over time. Do not be disgusted with walking!
The best, if the budget allows it, is to equip yourself with a step counter to know the exact number of steps you take on a daily basis (to go shopping, to visit a friend or to go to work…), but this will not be enough! It is necessary to do a little more to reach the 1000 steps useful for the stimulation of the body and therefore of the stored lipids. The more dynamic your steps are , the more you will burn your fat.
As you walk, think about squeezing your glutes and tucking in your belly. Not only because the mind participates in the good realization of your gestures but also because the muscles concerned will be more solicited and will participate more actively in the combustion of your fatty tissues.
Walking can be made fun with connected objects (like, for example, the Orbit bracelet on which we wrote an article )
Swimming, perfect for overweight people
The water carries the body, the effort required is reduced and the water action allows a natural massage which will “tighten” the cutaneous tissues to give a smoother, shinier and more toned appearance to the skin.
Group gymnastics sessions are much more suitable for overweight people when they take place in the pool. The stresses on the joints, due to excess weight, are reduced in an aqueous medium. The ideal is to start with traditional fitness exercises (aquagym style) to gradually move towards something more “sporty” like aquabike. The use of the bicycle in the swimming pool gives good results in the obese from the moment when these courses are practiced twice a week with regularity and constancy (count one year).
However, remember to discuss with the room manager about the content of these courses which must, all the same, be studied for members who find themselves overweight.
Classroom versus private sessions
In case of aggravated obesity ( already do a BMI test to better situate yourself ) it is necessary to be perfectly supervised . Hiring a fitness professional “just for yourself” is no more expensive than a gym membership. You risk, as an obese person, lacking in perseverance and stubbornness.
It’s hard to stay motivated for a long time. This is why informed and adapted advice throughout the year remains invaluable. Either way, “start at the beginning” is a must. You have to work your abs, your thighs, your glutes, your endurance, your flexibility without excess. The ideal is to listen to your feelings and above all not to “do too much”. Indoor group lessons push you to surpass yourself sometimes too much to feel at the same level as the others. It’s not always the best choice if you’re overweight. Practice but don’t abuse!
