Exercise
Exercise Regularly!
The Surgeon General recommends that we all exercise a minimum
of 30 minutes most days of the week. Regular exercise will help you...
• improve your blood pressure.
• control blood glucose (sugar) level.
• strengthen your heart and reduce risk of heart disease.
• lower cholesterol and reduce risk of heart attack and stroke.
• improve blood flow, which can reduce your risk of foot infection
or amputation (foot or limb loss).
• reach and maintain your ideal body weight.
• relieve stress, improve mood and increase energy.
Types of Exercise
Your exercise routine should include three kinds of activities:
• Aerobic Exercise – Link
• Strength Training – Link
• Flexibility Exercises – Link
Visit this site for more information on types of exercise:
American Diabetes Association – Weight Loss & Exercise.
Excuses, Excuses
Are you full of excuses for NOT exercising??
Do these sound familiar?
- I’m too old
- I’m too fat
- I’m too weak
- I’m too busy
- I’m too tired
The suggestions on these web sites may help you get started on a more
active lifestyle and move past your personal barriers to exercise.
American Diabetes Association –
• Overcoming Barriers
• Getting Started
American Academy of Family Physicians – Diabetes and Exercise
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention –
• Physical Activity for Seniors
• Getting Started
Write It Down!
Research shows that when we set goals and monitor our progress
toward them we are more successful. A New York initiative called
“Move 4 Life” is an interactive, web based program to help you
track your activity.
Visit these physical activity initiatives:
• Be Active New York
• America On the Move
Weight Control / Nutrition / Exercise
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