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Overweight - Can I still be considered healthy?
by Mikel Freije
However, this doesnt mean youre not benefiting from exercise if youre overweight or obese. You are. Regular exercise can help reduce the risk of certain diseases. However, your weight is also important to your health. For example, if youre overweight or obese, you can reduce your risk of heart disease if you exercise -- but youre still at increased risk of diabetes if you dont lose weight. Also, carrying extra pounds into your 40s and 50s may put you at increased risk of developing diabetes and heart disease later in life -- even if you have no other risk factors for these diseases.
Still, its important to remember that the number on the scale isnt the whole key to your fitness. Even thin people are at increased risk of heart disease if theyre not active. The exercise youre doing helps improve your overall health. So keep it up.
Regular physical activity is an essential component to maintaining muscle and a healthy weight. Health experts recommend at least 30 to 60 minutes of moderate-intensity activity five or more days a week. To lose weight, increase the duration and intensity of your exercise, eat a healthy diet and cut back on your portions.
Author, Mike Freije, contributes articles on Health and Fitness for http://www.GlobalTopArticles.com. For more information, visit http://www.good-nutrition.info
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