Exercise can be difficult if obesity causes joint pain and shortness of breath, but regular exercise can lead to many positive health benefits. Finding the motivation to exercise is best done alongside others with obesity who understand the obstacles and rewards.

On MyObesityTeam, the social network and online support group for those living with obesity, members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. Excercise is one of the top 10 topics most discussed.

Here are a few question-and-answer threads about exercise:

• What’s the easiest exercise to do when you hate exercise and get worn out easily?

• Any good bariatric exercise suggestions?

• What is a good physical activity when in pain?

Here are conversations that have taken place about exercise:

• How is everyone doing with their exercise?

• I tried a new workout today. I feel like I can do this one.

• I just got home from a two-hour class. Guess how I feel?

Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyObesityTeam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories.

Feel free to ask a question here.