Which one of the following statements best represents sound guidance for obese individuals who are just beginning an exercise program?
a. for maximum benefit and minimum risk, choose vigorous-intensity exercise.
b. avoid strength training to minimize additional body weight in muscle mass.
c. ease into an exercise program, and increase the duration and frequency gradually.
d. restrict food and water several hours before beginning to exercise.

The correct answer is option C.

Explanation:

In the case of an obese individual who has just begun to exercise, it is not recommended to begin the training program with high intense form of exercise. It is essential for an obese individual to allow the body to get used to exercising, and thus the person needs to enhance the frequency as well as the intensity of the exercise slowly and steadily.  

This will allow obese individuals to lose weight in a healthy way. Thus, easing into an exercise regime, and enhancing the frequency and duration slowly and steadily is sound guidance for an obese person who has just started exercising.  

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