Group Fitness Instructor

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Exercise can be difficult for the individual who is excessively overweight. Which of the following should be the HIGHEST priority for establishing an exercise program for the obese participant?
  1. Keep the activity at an intensity level that is sustainable without pain and soreness
  2. Reduce body fat
  3. Improve BMI
  4. Gain muscle mass so that the body requires a greater number of calories at rest
Explanation
Answer: A - The highest priority for exercise instruction for the bariatric population is to maintain an exercise intensity that is both sustainable and enjoyable without pain or excessive soreness. Individuals who are excessively overweight have trouble initiating and maintaining an exercise strategy; frankly, exercise is often painful on overloaded joints. In addition, often the bariatric population is severely deconditioned and unable to sustain a workout long enough to see or feel any of the results of their efforts and this can contribute to a high drop-out rate. Lastly, individuals who are excessively overweight must overcome social stigmas in order to exercise in public.
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