What is an effective exercise program for someone who is obese?

Kimberly Garrison

Fitness

Fitness expert Kimberly Garrison discusses which exercise programs are most effective for those who are obese. Watch Kimberly Garrison's video for tips and information on fitness, health and wellness.

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Obesity

If you have too much body fat, you are obese, just like over 70 million other Americans. It happens because you eat more calories than you use, and your body converts the excess to fat. There are lots of reasons that this can happen. Our lifestyle may lack exercise, we are given portions that are too big and too caloric when we eat, and some of us are just more efficient genetically at converting food into fat.

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