There are several investigations that confirm that genetics is one of the factors that most influences obesity and overweight, even above diet and physical exercise. However, it is normal for extra fat storage to occur if we have poor eating habits and are sedentary.
Now a recent study led by the University of Taiwan reveals which are the most effective exercises to curb this cardiovascular disease, which affected 24 million people in Spain alone in 2016. The research has had the participation of 18.000 people between 30 and 70 years of age, who they were included in a Chinese biomedical research database.
What are the best exercises to not gain weight?
The research was published in the journal PLoS Genetics, where it was confirmed that practicing jogging (running at a jogging pace) was the best way to control obesity, followed by other activities such as Mountain biking, Hiking, athletic march, some modalities of ball and yoga.
According to the study authors, these physical activities help reduce body mass index in people whose genetics make them more likely to be overweight. Logically, to notice the benefits of exercise, you have to practice them habitually, about three times a week for at least 30 minutes.
The study also found that other activities such as cycling, stretching, or swimming they do not prevent the effects of genetics influencing obesity. «Stretching consumes less energy and swimming stimulates the appetite»Wan-Yu Lin, lead author of the study, explains to Sinc.
Are we obese by genetics?
To analyze the causes that influence obesity, previous studies had only looked at BMI. "So far, this single factor has been considered because it is easy to calculate, but if only height and weight are taken into account, the percentage of fat that exists in the body is neglected.adds Wan-Yu Lin.
Instead, in this study four other obesity factors have been considered which are also linked to metabolism problems. That is, measurements have been taken of the waist and hip circumference, the BMI, the percentage of body fat and the ratio between the waist and hip.
It is true that obesity is a complex disease and in which multiple factors influence, but in this study some advice is given on the most recommended type of physical activity in people affected by this disease.