Welcome to Obesity: The Benefits of Exercise.

A study of just under 4 million people from 32 countries has shown that 1 in 7 premature deaths could be prevented if people were a healthy weight, rather than overweight or obese ¹.

Figure 1. Key facts of obesity in England from an NHS report, 2018 ².

This website provides information pertaining to obesity, and the exercises used to combat the harmful effects obesity presents. This site assumes an undergraduate level of scientific knowledge. Read on to explore the background information relating to obesity, or for an assessment of the effectiveness of endurance training, resistance training, and high-intensity interval training on tackling obesity.

Authors.

Daniel Long – Background Information. 2nd Year Biomedical Science BSc(Hons). University of Brighton.

Daniel’s favourite module is Diet & Exercise for Health. His hobbies are swimming and sailing.

Holly Osmond – Endurance Training. 2nd Year Biomedical Science BSc(Hons). University of Brighton.

Holly’s favourite module is Genetics. Holly likes reading and going to the cinema.

Thivya Kularajan – Resistance Training. 2nd Year Biomedical Science BSc(Hons). University of Brighton.

Thivya’s favourite module is Human Biochemistry. Thivya plays music and enjoys baking.

Zac Fowler – High-Intensity Interval Training. 2nd Year Biomedical Science BSc(Hons). University of Brighton.

Zac’s favourite module is Human Physiology. Zac likes walking the dog and hiking.

References.