Effect Physical Exercise in Morbid Obesity

Effect of Physical Exercise on Different Approaches to Treatment of Morbid Obesity

This objective study to verify the effect of physical training with and without behavioral cognitive therapy, compared with controls, in functional capacity and cardio-metabolic profile in individuals with morbidly obese

This study is a Randomized Clinical Trial, with individuals with morbid obesity, and will be consists of 3 groups:

1. Group 1 (G1 EXERCISE): This group will participate in an physical exercise program twice a week in hospital.
2. Group 2 (G2 - LIFESTYLE AND EXERCISE): This groups will receive the same G1 intervention associated with a weekly group followed up with techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy with a psychologist
3. Group 3 (G3 - CONTROL): This group will keep medical appointments information and routine procedure in the hospital.

Will be included in study the individuals with morbid obesity who do not have contraindications to practice low-intensity exercise.

Exclusion criteria are contraindications to physical exercise, individuals with cardiovascular disease with reduced functional capacity (class III and IV of the New York Heart Association), orthopedic problems, severe retinopathy, severe neuropathy, drug addicts and severe mental illness, metabolic or blood pressure decompensated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with morbid obesity
• Individuals do not have contraindications to practice low-intensity exercise.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Contraindications to physical exercise
• Cardiovascular disease with reduced functional capacity (class III and IV of the New York Heart Association)
• Orthopedic problems
• Severe retinopathy
• Severe neuropathy
• Drug addicts and severe mental illness
• High blood pressure or metabolic decompensation