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This article is from the Big Folks Sports
and Activities FAQ, by sharon@ecs.ox.ac.uk (Sharon Curtis)
with numerous contributions by others.
A3-1) Fat people and Aerobics
For aerobics videos, see the videos section.
For aerobic classes, you may wish to find either classes with large
instructors, or classes aiming specifically at aerobics for plus
sizes or a range of sizes. They do exist. See the Fitness Resources FAQ
for suggestions, or look for a local class.
Guidelines to bear in mind:
They say when doing aerobics you want to work at a brisk pace, but you
should be able to carry on a conversation while exercising. If not,
you're not getting enough air - and none of the benefit of the exercise,
so slow down. Be aware that some exercises have the potential to hurt
you, and are now blacklisted. Teachers need to know the latest guidelines,
so check the credentials of your trainers. If any move is uncomfortable,
pulls hard or hurts, stop immediately. There are always at least two other
exercises that could be substituted to work the same muscle group.
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