Hollywood (ECN) - The Amish has shown us the way in regards to how to beat obesity.

Researchers at the University of Maryland have come out and stated that people who are genetically more likely to be overweight or obese can avoid obesity by exercising.

The study included 704 people from an Amish community, with an average age of 43.

The Amish have a diet rich in fats, calories, etc, but are not obese.

The study shows that exercise is the key, and can help fight the fat gene many people have in their body.

Exercise was found to help control variants of the FTO gene, which is the obesity gene.

Exercising for a period of time was found to help offset the obesity risks associated with the gene variant.