Exercise: How to Begin

摘要

It is no secret that obesity is a problem facing allnindustrialized countries. In the United States alone,nthe prevalence of being overweight (BMI u000225 kgm2) or obese (BMI u000230 kg/m2) has steadily increasednover the past few decades. It is now estimated that innexcess of 65% of adults are overweight, with over 30%nclassified as obese.1 Following closely behind this trendnis the increasing prevalence of obesity in children.2 Thenincrease in obesity is a concern because it is tightlynlinked to numerous chronic health-related conditionsnsuch as heart disease, diabetes, and various forms ofncancer.3 Fortunately, one of the most resounding lifestylenbehaviors positively influencing most metabolicndiseases is exercise.