Exercise

TAKE IT OFF & KEEP IT OFF!

Dumbell Weights Exercise is an extremely important part of any successful weight loss program. A lot of patients feel they are "too heavy" to exercise but most don't realize that there are many different options for exercise. Not all activities put pressure on the joints and there are many programs that can be tailored to your weight and your individual goals.

Some patients feel embarrassed to go to a gym and work out next to "thinner" people. Again there are a large variety of gyms, some of which do not cater to the ultra thin.

Keep in mind, that as you start to lose weight and feel better you will notice your energy levels increasing.

Walking on treadmill Take advantage of this feeling and channel it into exercise. Any amount is better than none. There is no question that incorporating exercise will dramatically increase your results, and help you to feel better!

Exercise releases natural "endorphins" which make you feel good and may even prevent you from the desire to overeat. If you make exercise a regular part of your day, you will see how you can begin to manage stress better, sleep better and feel better about yourself while improving your overall health.

Consult with your physician and surgeon before starting any exercise program. You can discuss the different options with your doctors or our exercise specialists can help tailor a program to your needs at the following locations at minimal cost.

If you have questions regarding this, feel free to contact Patty at our office for more details.

We have a metabolic fitness program in place with all of these facilities, customized for our patients.

Diplomat Health & Swim Club - Aquacise
Holy Name Hospital Fitness Center
CanDo Fitness Clubs
The GYM, Englewood