Physical Fitness

Getting enough exercise is essential to successful weight loss, but choosing the right exercise routine for you can be confusing. At Bobby S. Bhasker-Rao MD, Inc., customized physical fitness programs are available for adults who want to lose weight, increase their energy, and strengthen their immunity. Experienced bariatric surgeon Dr. Bobby designs a program to help you boost your metabolism based on your abilities and wellness goals. Free exercise classes are also available in the office for existing patients. Call the Rancho Mirage, California, office today to schedule a physical fitness consultation.

What is physical fitness?

Physical fitness describes the ability of all your biological systems to work together to keep you healthy so you can function at optimum levels.

The essential components of physical fitness include:

• Power
• Strength
• Flexibility
• Body composition
• Muscular endurance
• Cardiorespiratory endurance

Being physically fit ensures that you can perform essential day-to-day activities with little effort and still have the energy to engage in exercise, sports, and other recreational activities.

At the office of Bobby S. Bhasker-Rao MD, Inc., medically guided physical fitness programs are available for adults. Dr. Bobby customizes a program to your unique health needs and challenges so that you can lose weight and function at maximum capacity.

What physical fitness services are available?

Dr. Bobby offers two free exercise classes a week for all patients. These classes include moderate physical activity that helps you burn calories and fires up your metabolism so you have more energy.

Dr. Bobby also provides customized exercise plans that you can follow at home to lose weight, increase your strength and flexibility, and optimize your overall health. He designs exercise routines that you can follow based on the nature of your abilities, existing health, and wellness goals.

You can participate in a physical fitness program whether or not you have bariatric surgery. 

What are the benefits of a physical fitness program?

The customized physical fitness programs available at Bobby S. Bhasker-Rao MD, Inc. allow you to learn how to keep your body strong and your biological systems functioning optimally.

Ideally, adults should engage in at least 300 minutes of moderate physical activity a week to maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI). Through the physical fitness program, Dr. Bobby designs daily exercise routines you can incorporate into your existing schedule that meet these recommendations.

Participating in a medically guided physical fitness program ensures that you’re engaging in regular activity that’s appropriate for your body type and wellness goals. Your personalized program makes weight loss more efficient and increases your overall fitness. Regular exercise can also lower your risk for chronic pain and diseases and disorders linked to obesity and sedentary lifestyles.

Call the office of Bobby S. Bhasker-Rao MD, Inc. today to schedule a physical fitness consultation.