Sports & Fitness For Big People

While it may be obvious to many that being overweight can cause shortness of breathe, for some it’s an unknown side affect of putting on extra weight over the holiday season. One that can literally stop you in your tracks. Having had breathing problems for as long as I can remember being an asthmatic, it …

For as long as I can remember I’ve had foot pain in one way or another. Most of my life I have been considered either overweight or obese. Which leads me to think, can being overweight cause foot pain and if so, what can be done about it. From conditions such as plantar fasciitis to …

Balance balls for obese people are a great low impact way to exercise as many of the traditional exercise methods can be too difficult. However many balance balls are designed to hold heavy people. Like most heavy duty exercise equipment, balance balls too come with a weight capacity. Not everyone realizes this and sadly they …

Paddleboarding looks like it could really be a lot of fun, but for the bigger people like myself, it can be quite frightening at the same time. Just trying to imagine balancing myself on top of air or fiberglass above gushing water does not seem easy. However, paddle boards for heavy people can make a …

How many people do you personally know that are overweight or obese and suffer from diabetes?. When you stop and think about it for a few minutes, you may be surprised by the correlation. It’s important to understand why are obese people more susceptible to diabetes and related diseases. The American Diabetes Association states that …

What’s funny is that heavier people are more prone to knee injuries and knee conditions such as arthritis and ACL. But the lack of plus size knee braces for large people is quite astounding. On my most recent visit to the pharmacy drug store, I was shocked that they didn’t have any extra-large knee braces. …