Be Fit Malaysians: How To Exercise Safely If You’re Overweight

Dr Harjeet Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

21-Mar-23 16:00

Be Fit Malaysians: How To Exercise Safely If You’re Overweight

Pause
Embed

When it comes to obesity, one of the main solutions prescribed to people is to exercise to lose some of their weight. How do you do it right so that you don’t injure yourself in the process? And is the goal about losing weight or getting fit? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh is back to answer all your questions.

Image Credit: Shutterstock

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

This and more than 60,000 other podcasts in your hand. Download the all new BFM mobile app.

Categories: managing disease, health policy, wellness, food, sports

Tags: obesity, bmi, exercise, fitness, injury, joints, befitmalaysians,

Today’s Shows

11:00 AM

Best of Enterprise

(REPEAT) We discuss how AI is shaping information, engagement, and credibility in the digital age with Kiron Kesav, Chief Strategy Officer, PHD APAC at OMG Malaysia.

12:00 PM

Popcorn Culture

(REPEAT) We review Zootopia 2 and then ask: What (or who) are your favourite on-screen animal characters?

1:00 PM

Cruise Control

(REPEAT) We talk about Perodua's new EV, the QV-E and the conversations surrounding it. Daniel also shares his thoughts on the recently launched luxury sedan from JAC, the Maestro S800.

2:00 PM

Matt-Splained

(REPEAT) We look at the benefits of pressure washing your brain, Matt’s morbid curiosity and Richard’s misconceptions about horror fans.

3:00 PM

Earth Matters

(REPEAT) We speak to Meenakshi Raman about what COP30 in Belém achieved, what fell short, and what the outcomes mean for global climate action.

4:00 PM

Bar None

(REPEAT) We look ahead to the upcoming SEA Games and Malaysia's chances in the tournament.

5:00 PM

BBC World Service

What kinds of food and drink help people keep warm while living in extreme cold? The Food Chain explores.

PROGRAMMES