We hear a lot about obesity these days and the usual solutions range from gastric bypass surgery to the inevitable plea for diet and exercise. However, there is one problem that people do not normally address with obesity, that is, what type of exercise can they do?
The problem? They couldn’t do the same kinds of exercises as other clients because of their size…the machines were too small for them and some exercises were just downright impossible. Together, we’ve come up with some solutions to these problems and, if you’re in the same boat, you can too.
Some of the main problems faced by obese people in the gym are:
1. Machines that are difficult to use or cause knee or back problems.
2. Swimming is a recommended exercise for obese people and this is wonderful if you have a pool in your backyard, but what if you don’t? Walking around in a bathing suit causes instant panic for plenty of people, but even moreso if you’re overweight or obese.
3. Recumbent bikes are another good option for obese people. The problem is, many aren’t built with big enough seats and climbing onto them can be a real...