Tag: obesity

Weight loss and exercise prescription

- Michael Muleta
weight management

Exercise prescription for weight loss and weight management Overweight and obesity is defined by having a body mass index (BMI) of 25 kg/m2 or greater. Being overweight and obese increases the risk of developing several chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and osteoarthritis. Once you ebecome overweight or obese, weight reduction is difficult
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Strength training & Obesity

- Michael Muleta

Strength training and waist circumference change in men Waist circumference (WC) is measurement taken midway between the lowest rib and the hip bone and is a marker of abdominal obesity. Excess fat around the abdominal region increases the risk of cardiovascular disease,diabetes and many other chronic diseases. Studies have shown that inactive individuals are at greater risk for chronic
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