To calculate your BMI you divide your body weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared. BMI is used to track body fat according to your height and your weight, but it does not distinguish between lean body tissue and fat.
BMI can be misleading for very muscular people or for pregnant women. A BMI between 25 and 29 is considered overweight and a BMI greater than 30 is considered obese.
If your BMI is 30 or greater, see your doctor and get a check up before you start exercising or dieting. Obesity contributes to a host of issues such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, and depression.
On top of that, you might experience uncomfortable joint pain caused by carrying excessive weight on the body. The good news is that if you lose weight, you can manage that pain and perhaps prevent many of these conditions and illnesses.
Even better news is that it does not have to hurt to do it. Before you do anything, always see your doctor to make sure you can safely exercise without hurting yourself.
If you are taking medication, find out how to monitor yourself since some heart or blood pressure medications can affect your heart rate. Make sure you get details from the doc about exactly what you can and can't do.
If you have never exercised, the last thing you want to do is hurt yourself by doing too much too soon. Before you get started, you should want to learn more about your options.
Once you have gotten the okay to exercise and you have started educating yourself on exactly what to do, it's time to tackle the most pressing issues. You need to figure out where to workout, what to wear, and how to establish an accessible and comfortable routine.
If you are overweight, you may be hesitant to join a gym. Walking into a club for the first time can be intimidating, but there are some good reasons to consider it.
You will have access personal trainers who can help you get started the right way and you also have access to workout machines and aerobics classes, which can make exercise easier. If the thought of joining a club makes you break out into hives, consider a community center, which may have a friendlier atmosphere.
You can also try roping a friend into going with you. You will feel less-conspicuous and more motivated.
Remember that everyone was a beginner at some point. You can be an inspiration to others who feel the same way you do.
Another option is to set up a fitness program at home. Begin with a walking program either outside or on a treadmill or some other cardio machine for your home.
You can also try a workout video for plus sized exercisers. These strength training workouts offer seated exercises you can do in the comfort of your own home.
It can be difficult to find plus sized workout clothes, but the fashion industry is getting a clue about people who aren't size zero and need clothes that fit. Aside from looking around in your neighborhood malls, surf the web a bit and see what's out there.
You will find great information about diet and exercise, plus a list of places to find workout clothes. Comfort should be your number one goal.
Buy quality items that will make it through daily or weekly washings. Don't forget to buy the proper shoes for your fitness program.
If you are going to be walking, you will want a good pair of walking shoes or even running shoes to provide cushioning and support. Make sure the shoes feel good when you put them on and that you have a wide enough toe-box to keep movement comfortable.
Exercise can be intimidating no matter what size you are, but starting with activities that feel good to you and your body is the best way to establish a consistent fitness routine. Whether it's walking, water aerobics or home exercise videos, find something you can do and do it as much as you can.
Author Resource:-
Ronald Pedactor is a personal trainer and has authored hundreds of articles relating to physical training and elliptical machine. He has been a health expert and physical trainer for over 15 years.
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