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What exercise are good for the morbidly obese person?

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Dr. Scott Welle answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Any: Any increase in your physical activity is good for you. If your knees, back, etc hurt because of your weight consider low impact exercise like water aroebics or swimming.

Dr Kuhn agreed

Answered 4/16/2015

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