3 Best Exercises for Overweight People

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If you are overweight or deconditioned due to lifestyle or other circumstances, there is a way out. No running, jumping, or crazy gym activities that will cause injury, or just make you want to give up.

Start at the beginning. Build fundamental movement patterns that will strengthen your body and mind to get you from where you are, to a life of athletic activity and adventure.

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[thefloridamurphys]

Much respect for this video, I’m so tired of trainers not realizing that overweight/obese people need modified exercises.

[tabianamoto]

First vid I have seen that directly talks about how it is DIFFERENT to train people who have more weight - this is greatly appreciated - You also did NOT talk down to anyone - Much respect~ (Best regards and stay safe~)

[elizabethm]

For anyone who thinks it's weird to comment on trainers being judgemental...it is not. I have not always been overweight. The way I was treated at a gym when I was in shape vs being overweight was an education. This trainers attitude is fantastic and appreciated. He is realistic and it's encouraging. That's what gets results.

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2:06 Elevated Suitcase Deadlift
3:19 Box Squat
5:23 Single Arm Standing Press

[Treborbobuk]

I've never heard the concept of a fat guy like me described as a regular person carrying an extra load of sandbags on them, it's totally changed my way of thinking and I thank you so much for that! Instant subscribe from me!

[rachellefields]

This is refreshing to witness. My last trainer told me after two weeks of struggling with his workout plan “You should be able to do push-ups and squats by now”. Don’t place unrealistic expectations upon me based on your own physique. I carry a lot of weight and you have no idea what’s that like to be in my body. I do what I can the best way I can. It’s refreshing to see a trainer that actually understands the struggle our struggle.

[tumblingrosesstudio]

Thank you, I am 250 and 5'6", everything hurts. I don't think people realize that it goes from inertia that keeps heavy people immobile to pain without warning. Just walking kills ya. The pain and fear of further pain/injury is a real deterrent. Yelling at heavy people isn't the way. Thanks Mark!

[lozey]

I'm not overweight, but I am disabled. These exercises are great for people with limited mobility! I love the fact that you're concentrating on literally standing up and sitting down in a safe way

[evelynsaungikar]

If you don’t have a kettlebell, get an old detergent jug. Fill it with water to the weight you want. 2 L is 2 kg.

[Mango]

Such a dope video ! I was 436lbs last year at just 23 years old and since June I’ve started doing a change and now at 24 I’m lighter than I was at 18 in high school!! I’m currently 328 now

[sandik]

I am an overweight, out of shape, 50+ year old, female and I think I have found my favorite exercise video/instructor. I've only started looking at youtube vids for exercise (well, for anything really) and there may be a lot more out there but Mark's instructions and exercises are geared to make me stronger, to make my core stronger, without hurting myself, so that I can do all those other exercise videos out there. Thank you Mark for taking the time to make these videos.

[jerryhammack]

Finally a trainer who gives a dawn about the people he's working with. I'm ex- military and appreciate your advice and approach on helping people . God bless you and stay safe!

[krisrose]

I like how he doesn’t seem judgmental at all just let’s get this done. 😊❤️

[judyrogers]

As someone who works in a Chiropractic office, I can’t tell you how many times we see people that hurt themselves working out WRONG! Absolutely love that you start slow and build up as time goes. You can’t start as a intermediate when you have never worked out before! Start slow and steady, get a trainer to show you correct movements and keep up the good work! Great video and CHIROPRACTOR recommended 😊

[IceMaverick]

I appreciate you for being kind, considerate of people of our size and not being able to do full body weight work outs, and realizing that we already have weight on us and it's hard for us to do something like a push up. Thank you for being kind! You earned a subscriber.

[meganbecker]

This is probably the first workout video I've seen in a long time where the trainer seems genuinely passionate about helping those with obesity...not just those who wish to lose those last 20-40 pounds or so. He also comes across sincerely, not condescendingly. New subscriber!

[kimberlywilliams]

Thank you for your wisdom and compassion! You are the FIRST person I've EVER heard who acknowledges the weight an obese person is ALREADY carrying. It is so much of a discouragement to try to do exercises that I dont have the strength and core flexibility to accomplish and people just expect you to be automatically be able to do it. These exercises are basic and make sense and are achievable. I can build on this. Thanks for not being dismissive or patronizing while acknowledging some things just wont work for the excessively obese. I can move forward with this!

[kristiwolfe]

I almost started crying watching this! I never used to be overweight, but over the last 10 yrs now I am very obese, and I also have EDS/Hypermobility syndrome (so my joints dislocate often). I had to stop all my normal workouts I used to do--boxing, running, etc...one by one. I now know how I can keep doing my weights! Thank

[GlasUndMetall]

I truly appreciate this video, it's exactly what I was looking for. UPDATE: Just if you are someone obese like me so you know, I've been doing these three exercises since I found them. I can stand from a squat without grabbing anything or getting help now (if you know you know) thanks to these three exercises. Also, I'm over 60 years old so yeah, you can do these. I used to be a nurse and I can tell you for a fact that what puts people into nursing homes is their inability to get up and down off the commode. That won't be me now. Thanks Mark!

[syafiqsirajuddin]

i dont hear any judgement at all from this guy..5:43 get the kettlebell to the rack position in ANY WAY WE CAN. i love it!