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Physical exercise is an important stimulus for obesity and diabetes prevention and treatment. This document describes current medical research on exercise and obesity- and diabetes-related issues. It includes specific, proven effective exercise programs for each condition, along with detailed information from the ACSM regarding exercise, obesity- and diabetes-conditions, and extensive footnotes and references. Specific aerobics and resistance exercises are also described. The intended audience for this document are certified personal trainers, physical therapists, and physicians. It is not intended for persons without extensive knowledge in the Health and Fitness area. It is intended to work as the scientific basis for exercise prescriptions to be used for insurance purposes.