Background: Obesity has emerged as a significant public health concern worldwide, with increasing prevalence among young adults. It is associated with adverse cardiovascular and respiratory changes that may predispose individuals to early morbidity. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of obesity on cardiorespiratory parameters in young adults. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on 120 apparently healthy young adults aged 18–25 years. Participants were divided into two groups: obese (BMI ≥30 kg/m², n = 60) and normal weight (BMI 18.5–24.9 kg/m², n = 60). Anthropometric measurements were recorded, and cardiovascular parameters (resting heart rate, blood pressure, mean arterial pressure) were assessed using an automated sphygmomanometer. Respiratory function was evaluated using computerized spirometry (FVC, FEV₁, FEV₁/FVC ratio, PEFR). Cardiorespiratory fitness was determined by the Queens College Step Test, with recovery heart rate used to estimate VO₂ max. Data were analyzed using independent t-tests, with p <0.05 considered statistically significant. Results: Baseline age and sex distribution were comparable between groups. Obese participants had significantly higher resting heart rate (82.6 ± 7.4 vs. 74.3 ± 6.1 bpm, p <0.001), systolic blood pressure (126.8 ± 9.1 vs. 114.2 ± 8.3 mmHg, p <0.001), diastolic blood pressure (81.5 ± 7.0 vs. 73.1 ± 6.4 mmHg, p <0.001), and mean arterial pressure (96.6 ± 7.3 vs. 86.8 ± 6.2 mmHg, p <0.001). Spirometry revealed significantly lower FVC (3.41 ± 0.58 vs. 3.92 ± 0.64 L, p <0.001), FEV₁ (2.82 ± 0.47 vs. 3.31 ± 0.55 L, p <0.001), and PEFR (414.7 ± 58.2 vs. 472.3 ± 65.4 L/min, p <0.001) in the obese group, though FEV₁/FVC ratio showed no significant difference (p = 0.18). Cardiorespiratory fitness was also impaired, with higher recovery heart rate (108.4 ± 9.3 vs. 92.6 ± 7.8 bpm, p <0.001) and lower estimated VO₂ max (34.2 ± 4.9 vs. 42.1 ± 5.3 ml/kg/min, p <0.001). Conclusion: Obesity in young adults is associated with elevated cardiovascular load, reduced pulmonary function, and diminished aerobic capacity. These findings emphasize the need for early preventive strategies to counter long-term cardiopulmonary risk.