Evidence based exercise to control weight

Yunjun Yang

doi:10.5124/jkma.2017.60.10.806

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Journal of the Korean Medical Association 2017; 60(10): 806-816.

Published online: October 23, 2017

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2017.60.10.806

Evidence based exercise to control weight

Yunjun Yang, MD

Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Korea.

Corresponding author: Yunjun Yang. jyang@paik.ac.kr

Received September 01, 2017 Accepted September 15, 2017

Korean Medical Association

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Abstract

Aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercise is essential for weight management, in addition to diet control. Engaging in moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for 150 to 300 minutes a week and in muscle-strengthening exercise more than twice a week is recommended to reduce obesity. High-intensity aerobic exercise is also effective and can save time. Extra caution is needed to prevent injuries during high intensity exercise. Diabetic patients should prevent hypoglycemia and monitor the status of their feet. Exercise modification is needed in patients with complications of diabetes. Individuals with hypertension can do muscle-strengthening exercises safely. Lower-impact exercises are recommended for patients with osteoarthritis and extremely obese patients.

Exercise; Obesity; Diabetes mellitus; Hypertension; Osteoarthritis

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Table 1

Intensity of physical activities

METs, metabolic equivalents.