Pessoas obesas podem praticar qualquer tipo de exercicio?
8 Jun 2024 · 1 min
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In this YouTube monologue, the speaker advises that obese individuals, due to their high body weight and likely low muscle mass, should avoid high‑impact movements such as jumping because these place excessive stress on knees and ankles. The first priority for someone with obesity is to engage in strength training (musculação) to build muscle and create a protective cushion around joints. Depending on the degree of obesity, cardio exercise may not be appropriate at the outset, as it can be hard on the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. The overall message is a cautious, step‑by‑step approach: start with resistance training to strengthen the musculoskeletal system before introducing cardio or high‑impact activities.
