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Exercise Therapy of Obesity

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J Korean Med Assoc. 2004;47(4):303-308
Publication date (electronic) : 2004 April 30
doi : https://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2004.47.4.303
Jae Heon Kang, M.D.
Department of Family Medicine, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul Paik Hospital, Korea. fmleader@nuri.net

Abstract

Exercise prescription for obese patients should be individualized since they are not accustomed to exercise. When we prescribe exercise for obese patients, low impact exercises such as walking, cycling, swimming are recommended. We should pay special attention to obese patients with comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, ischemic heart disease or osteoarthritis when we prescribe exercise. For effective weight loss, it is necessary to improve exercise compliance and increase physical activity level.

Keywords: Exercise prescription; Obesity; Compliance; Physical activity

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