Obesity Risks and Solutions: Managing Health and Weight

Obesity in America has increased due to environmental chemicals, diet, and sedentary lifestyles. Discover the best walking programs, shoes, and nutritional strategies for managing overweight health risks.

The Best Workout for Obese People

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Caroline Thompson

Exercise will help you lose weight and reduce body fat. However, you may find certain exercises challenging if you're obese. Obese people carry extra weight around their midsections -- this makes certain movements impossible or uncomfortable.

Caroline Thompson is a professional photojournalist who has been working for print and online publications since 1999. Her work has appeared in the "Sacramento Bee," "People Magazine," "Newsweek" and other publications. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in photojournalism from California State University at Hayward and a personal trainer certification from the university's Health and Fitness Institute.