Kefa Ochieng Okoth, a boxing coach, has a bold stance against conventional beginner training, especially for people looking to lose weight. Don’t jump straight into running or lifting weights, he warns.
“Yes, lifting weights can help with weight loss, but when someone is new to exercises, there is so much to consider. When someone is very much on the heavier side [overweight or obese], it means their muscles are extremely weak, so introducing them to weights immediately does not do them any justice in fast-tracking their fitness journey or making it less uncomfortable. In fact, they could be more prone to injury,” he says.
