Exercising for the Overweight Client Q:  I am overweight and have been doing walking for my aerobic exercise for some time now. At first, I seemed to make some progress, but now it seems as if I haven't seen much change to my body lately. What types of exercise do you recommend for an overweight person trying to lose pounds/inches? A:  Thanks for your question.  First, check with your physician to see if everything is ok, and whether doing other forms of exercise (such as resistance training) is appropriate for you. If it is, then you may consider adding some other forms of exercise to your routine to avoid what's called a plateau. I just wrote an article on the subject of "Training for Heavy Clients. Click here to view this article.  I hope this helps! As with all forms of exercise, you should consult with your physician or health care professional, before undertaking any of the fitness training discussed in this article.  Any application of the techniques, ideas, and suggestions discussed on this page is at the reader's sole discretion and risk.   LEC Fitness, LLC