Obese families need to prepare before exercising outdoors
14/02/2011 Overweight adults should take steps to strengthen their body before exercising outdoors, according to the advice of one exercise and nutrition consultant.
Alan Gordon said that, while they may be eager to start burning calories with garden trampolines, those who have more weight to lose are likely to have "poor core muscles".
"The top tip is that you need to strengthen your body first" before doing any outdoor weight loss exercise, he added.
Mr Gordon's comments follow research published in the Lancet journal, which found that one in ten of the world's adults were obese – double the number recorded in 1980.
He emphasised the importance of strengthening the body as "this is what's left out quite criminally when people start exercising".
Earlier this month, the British Skin Foundation urged families to ensure that they wear adequate sun protection when exercising outdoors or enjoying garden trampolines in the warmer months.
Bevis Man, speaking on behalf of the group, recommended loose clothing, a hat and UV-protective shades when enjoying outdoor play activities in the sun.
Alan Gordon said that, while they may be eager to start burning calories with garden trampolines, those who have more weight to lose are likely to have "poor core muscles".
"The top tip is that you need to strengthen your body first" before doing any outdoor weight loss exercise, he added.
Mr Gordon's comments follow research published in the Lancet journal, which found that one in ten of the world's adults were obese – double the number recorded in 1980.
He emphasised the importance of strengthening the body as "this is what's left out quite criminally when people start exercising".
Earlier this month, the British Skin Foundation urged families to ensure that they wear adequate sun protection when exercising outdoors or enjoying garden trampolines in the warmer months.
Bevis Man, speaking on behalf of the group, recommended loose clothing, a hat and UV-protective shades when enjoying outdoor play activities in the sun.
