Being overweight doesn’t have to prevent you from being physically active
According to the World Obesity Federation, worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. Almost every country in the world is experiencing the effects of the obesity epidemic. And the World Obesity Federation believe that overweight and obesity levels will continue to rise. Physically active when overweight People who are overweight often experience shortness of breath. Furthermore, they […]
Don’t let obesity slow you down at work – POWERbreathe!
Published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (JOEH), this study reveals how workers with obesity “may have significantly shorter endurance times when performing workplace tasks, compared with their non-obese counterparts.” The study focuses on industrial environments where tasks are repetitive and controlled. However, it could also apply to roles that require a certain level […]
