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

Brief Summary

Detailed Description

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.

Primary Outcomes

Secondary Outcomes

• Six minute walk test (6MWT)(baseline and Four months)
• Metabolic Parameters (composite)(baseline and Four months)