Most workout routines for obese individuals involve lots of cardio. Cardio is great, and it should be done, however another very important aspect to fitness is mobility. Most obese individuals lack basic mobility.

Instead of going out and lifting weights or spending hours on a treadmill, obese individuals should first work on strengthening their vital muscle groups through bodyweight exercise.

For example, one of the most basic movements is the squat. The squat helps you strengthen the muscles that allow you to stand up, walk, and run. Sitting down on a machine will not allow you to stand up, walk and run better.

In addition, simply walking will not help you walk better. In fact, many overweight individuals injure themselves while walking. This is because they don’t know how to walk!

I know, it sounds strange. And you, reading this article, may be an overweight individual. I don’t know if this observation applies to you, but I see many overweight individuals dragging their feet behind their bodies.

Or, and I don’t mean any disrespect when I say this, they waddle side to side like a penguin. This is due to lack of strength in the hip and core region. And I believe that the best way to improve your strength and mobility in this region is a combination of bodyweight movements and mobility drills.

Simple exercises such as the Push up on Knees and Hip Bridge will help you steadily build up your strength to perform more intense bodyweight movements. And before you know it, you’ll be moving and performing better in daily life and work!

For some great bodyweight movements and mobility drills, check out Bodyweight Blueprint for Fat Loss. Click here for more information.

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