Exercise and Weight Control
Just about everybody seems to be interested in weight control. Some of us weigh just the right
amount, others need to gain a few pounds. Most of us "battle the bulge" at some time in our life.
Whatever our goals, we should understand and take advantage of the important role of exercise
in keeping our weight under control.
Carrying around too much body fat is a major nuisance. Yet excess body fat is common in
modern-day living. Few of today's occupations require vigorous physical activity, and much of
our leisure time is spent in sedentary pursuits.
Recent estimates indicate that 34 million adults are considered obese (20 percent above
desirable weight). Also, there has been an increase in body fat levels in children and youth over
the past 20 years. After infancy and early childhood, the earlier the onset of obesity, the greater
the likelihood of remaining obese.
Excess body fat has been linked to such health problems as coronary heart disease, high blood
pressure, osteoporosis, diabetes, arthritis and certain forms of cancer. Some evidence now exists
showing that obesity has a negative effect on both health and longevity.
Exercise is associated with the loss of body fat in both obese and normal weight persons. A
regular program of exercise is an important component of any plan to help individuals lose, gain
or maintain their weight.
amount, others need to gain a few pounds. Most of us "battle the bulge" at some time in our life.
Whatever our goals, we should understand and take advantage of the important role of exercise
in keeping our weight under control.
Carrying around too much body fat is a major nuisance. Yet excess body fat is common in
modern-day living. Few of today's occupations require vigorous physical activity, and much of
our leisure time is spent in sedentary pursuits.
Recent estimates indicate that 34 million adults are considered obese (20 percent above
desirable weight). Also, there has been an increase in body fat levels in children and youth over
the past 20 years. After infancy and early childhood, the earlier the onset of obesity, the greater
the likelihood of remaining obese.
Excess body fat has been linked to such health problems as coronary heart disease, high blood
pressure, osteoporosis, diabetes, arthritis and certain forms of cancer. Some evidence now exists
showing that obesity has a negative effect on both health and longevity.
Exercise is associated with the loss of body fat in both obese and normal weight persons. A
regular program of exercise is an important component of any plan to help individuals lose, gain
or maintain their weight.
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