Diabetes Exercises
Ashi Jas asked:
How does exercise help diabetes?
Exercise is a great way to help control weight and it also lowers the blood sugar level. It also lowers a person’s risk of heart disease – a condition that is very common in people who have diabetes. Exercise can also help you feel better about yourself and increase your overall health.
What kind of exercises to be done?
There are no specific exercises for one to do. Choose any cardio exercise (walking, running, cycling, aerobics, skating, warm-ups and cool-downs, tennis, etc.) – anything that increases the heart rate.
Aerobic exercise strengthens the heart and keeps the exerciser’s muscles warm. Strength training builds stamina, while improving both joints and muscles. Warm-ups and cool-downs are essential for the safety of the exerciser.
No matter what kind of exercise one does, make sure to warm up before starting, and cool down when done. To warm up, spend 5 to 10 minutes doing a low-intensity exercise such as walking. Then gently stretch for another five to ten minutes. Repeat these steps after exercising to cool down.
When you start an exercise program, go slowly. Gradually increase the intensity and length of the workout as one gradually gets more fit.
Consult a doctor about what kind of exercise is right for you, depending on whether one has any other health problems.
1. Aerobic exercise -
Aerobic exercise helps increase heart rate, as well as breathing rate. This makes one breathe more deeply and also makes the heart work harder. It is best to aim for a total of about 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week. Here are some examples of aerobic exercises:
- Take a brisk walk either outside or on a treadmill
- Dance classes
- Swimming
- Jogging
- Roller-skating
- Tennis or badminton
- Indoor stationary bicycle
2. Strength training -
Strength training, done several times a week, helps build strong bones and muscles. Some ways to do it:
- Join a gym to do strength training with weights.
- Lift light weights at home
3. Flexibility exercises -
Flexibility exercises, also called stretching, helps keep joints flexible and reduces the chances of injury during other activities. Gentle stretching for 5 to 10 minutes helps the body to warm up, as well as get ready for aerobic activities.
4. Be on the move throughout the day -
Being active helps burns calories. The more you move around, the more energy one will have.
How does exercise help diabetes?
Exercise is a great way to help control weight and it also lowers the blood sugar level. It also lowers a person’s risk of heart disease – a condition that is very common in people who have diabetes. Exercise can also help you feel better about yourself and increase your overall health.
What kind of exercises to be done?
There are no specific exercises for one to do. Choose any cardio exercise (walking, running, cycling, aerobics, skating, warm-ups and cool-downs, tennis, etc.) – anything that increases the heart rate.
Aerobic exercise strengthens the heart and keeps the exerciser’s muscles warm. Strength training builds stamina, while improving both joints and muscles. Warm-ups and cool-downs are essential for the safety of the exerciser.
No matter what kind of exercise one does, make sure to warm up before starting, and cool down when done. To warm up, spend 5 to 10 minutes doing a low-intensity exercise such as walking. Then gently stretch for another five to ten minutes. Repeat these steps after exercising to cool down.
When you start an exercise program, go slowly. Gradually increase the intensity and length of the workout as one gradually gets more fit.
Consult a doctor about what kind of exercise is right for you, depending on whether one has any other health problems.
1. Aerobic exercise -
Aerobic exercise helps increase heart rate, as well as breathing rate. This makes one breathe more deeply and also makes the heart work harder. It is best to aim for a total of about 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week. Here are some examples of aerobic exercises:
- Take a brisk walk either outside or on a treadmill
- Dance classes
- Swimming
- Jogging
- Roller-skating
- Tennis or badminton
- Indoor stationary bicycle
2. Strength training -
Strength training, done several times a week, helps build strong bones and muscles. Some ways to do it:
- Join a gym to do strength training with weights.
- Lift light weights at home
3. Flexibility exercises -
Flexibility exercises, also called stretching, helps keep joints flexible and reduces the chances of injury during other activities. Gentle stretching for 5 to 10 minutes helps the body to warm up, as well as get ready for aerobic activities.
4. Be on the move throughout the day -
Being active helps burns calories. The more you move around, the more energy one will have.
December 15th, 2011 in
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