According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 68% of adults over the age of 20 are overweight or obese. Making the commitment to be physically active and fit through exercise is one of the best ways to prevent or combat obesity and its consequences.
The benefits of physical exercise are numerous:
- Strengthens muscles
- Optimizes the cardiovascular system
- Controls bodyweight
- Benefits mental health
- Provides socialization
As experts in mobility and motion, physical therapists can develop a safe individualized exercise plan for you, whether your goal is to manage your weight or combat the effects of conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Below are some resources on how safely start and maintain a safe exercise program.
Health & Wellness Tips
- How to Avoid Overtraining Injuries
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- Smart Moves for Families
Podcasts
- Strategies to Safely and Successfully Improve Fitness
- Aquatic Physical Therapy
- Cycling Performance and Injuries
- Female Athlete Triad
- Running: Healthy Running and the Minimalist Footwear Movement
Videos
- Safe Exercise Starter Plan
- Aquatic Physical Therapy
- Avoiding Injury in Exercise
- Exercise for People with Diabetes
- Running Tips
- Strength Training Tips
- Walking Tips
Did You Know
- Brisk Walking Can Reduce Hip Fracture Risk in Men by 62%
- Early Exercise Can Decrease Depression in Patients With Parkinson’s Disease
- Extra Steps Can Help Those At Risk for Diabetes Avoid Heart Attack, Stroke
- Summer Break Related to Weight Gain in Kids
- Walking 6,000 Steps a Day May Improve Knee Arthritis
Additional Information
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This information was originally posted on the American Physical Therapy Association Website- Click here to view.
