Isotonic Exercise

An isotonic exercise is one in which the tension applied to muscle remains unchanged while the length of opposing muscles changes. Lifting weights is a good example of an isotonic exercise. Contractions that occur during isotonic exercises are classified as either concentric or eccentric. In a concentric contraction the muscular force overcomes the resistance whereas in an eccentric contraction the resistance is too great to be overcome by muscular force. This leads to a lengthening of the muscle being subjected to the load. An example of an eccentric contraction would be trying to do bicep curls with a weight that is too heavy to get off the ground. Almost all bodybuilding exercises done with weights execute isotonic movements, primarily of the concentric kind.

Getting Started

Part of the importance of creating an exercise plan is so that you can define the time and your place of workout on a regular basis. Please use moderation with purchasing work-out gear. A sturdy pair of athletic shoes and some comfortable clothing may be all you need to get started.

Walking is a good start to an exercise plan

Challenges After Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery does not change your life in terms of job, family and other psychosocial aspects. If some areas of your life are causing you to eat you might want to take a step back and evaluate the situation. You must try very hard not to use food as an outlet. Set consistent meal times and follow that routine. People tend to bury their feelings in food. Food is often used as a comfort source for many emotions. It’s like our best friend. Bariatric surgery provides a tool to control your portion sizes and combined with our program, can teach you to choose your foods wisely.

Osteoarthritis

Obesity is strongly associated with osteoarthritis, and in particular a dose dependent relationship has been found to exist between BMI and risk of developing osteoarthritis of the knees. Excessive osteoarthritis of otherwise healthy joints is known to contribute towards osteoarthritis, but obesity is also a risk factor for developing osteoarthritis in non-weight-bearing joints, and current research indicates a more complex relationship exists between osteoarthritis and obesity than can be explained by biomechanical stress alone.

Female Health

Obesity is known to contribute to anovulation, menstrual irregularities and sub-fertility. Furthermore, obese women who do become pregnant are at increased risk of miscarriage and obstetric complications including pregnancy-induced hypertension, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, fetal macrosomia, and neonatal and maternal mortality. Outcomes for those undergoing IVF treatment are consistently poorer for obese individuals, and the offspring of obese women are at higher risk of becoming obese themselves and of developing heart disease, diabetes and other metabolic conditions later in life. The complex deregulatory effects of excess weight upon hormone production are thought to play a part in many of these issues.