Energy balance
Higher BMI is significantly associated with an earlier onset of injury and illness, and a higher frequency of injuries over time, regardless of exercise prescription.
Your risk of injury is linked to your body weight, not necessarily the exercise you do. Losing weight reduces this risk. If you get injured, consider that your current weight may be placing excessive stress on your body, and weight loss can help delay or prevent future injuries.
Participants with higher BMIs were injured earlier or had increased odds of injury over time than participants with lower BMIs.
Why this rating
RCT data, statistically significant (p ≤ 0.01), consistent across models.
Source
The influence of exercise and BMI on injuries and illnesses in overweight and obese adults: a randomized control trial
Carol A. Janney et al. · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · 2010
DOI 10.1186/1479-5868-7-1
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