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Exercise & Fitness
Tips for improving your exercise experience:

  • Exercise with a friend. You are less likely to talk yourself out of an exercise session if you are planning to work out with someone else.
  • Don’t feel like you have to join a gym. Walking can be done anywhere and is a great form of exercise However, if you’re interested in a gym, be sure to ask about weight limits on exercise equipment, since many are built to hold up to 300 – 400 lbs.
  • Listen to music while you exercise, but be aware of your surroundings.
  • Drink plenty of water The body’s main means of cooling itself is through the evaporation of sweat Even if you do not feel like you are sweating a lot, you are still losing fluids, which puts you at risk for dehydration.
  • Warm up and cool down. You must allow a minimum of 3 minutes for your body to both warm up and cool down from exercise. This simply means doing your chosen form of exercise at a lower intensity, and is very important for preventing injury and cardiovascular issues.
  • Beware of gimmicks. If a piece of exercise equipment claims to do things that sound too good to be true, don’t buy into it.
* We recommend that your see your physician before starting any exercise routine, particularly if you have not exercised recently.

If you have any questions about weight loss surgery and our support program, please call us at (206) 368-1350, or send us an email.

 
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