Health Steward Q&A Weight loss

What precautions should be taken by severely obese people to exercise and lose weight?

Asked by:Freyr

Asked on:Apr 03, 2026 02:26 AM

Answers:1 Views:576
  • Eleni Eleni

    Apr 03, 2026

      Generally speaking, it is not difficult for patients with mild and moderate obesity to insist on exercising as long as they have the desire to lose weight. But it may be difficult for patients with severe obesity. Severely obese patients usually find it difficult to maintain their daily activities. How can they continue to exercise?

      Because patients with severe obesity are overweight, their joints, especially the joints of the lower limbs, such as hip and knee joints, are in a state of overload for a long time, and many suffer from proliferative osteoarthritis and chronic waist and leg pain. Therefore, some people believe that sports weight loss therapy is not a very necessary weight loss treatment for patients with severe obesity. Whether to implement it depends on the actual situation of the patient. If the table conditions permit, of course it is better to choose to exercise. The exercise method can be selected according to the patient's actual condition and will not increase the burden on the joints. For example, lie on the bed and actively or passively (ask others to help) do some exercises for the limbs and lower back. You can also use some exercise equipment. exercise . As long as you can persist and ensure a certain amount of exercise every day, it will be beneficial to both weight loss and maintaining the flexibility of your joints.

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