There are 10 essential tips for diabetic exercises that are very important if you wish to achieve optimal health. Many people haven’t done much physical exercise and therefore are not a fan, or perhaps because of underlying health concerns. People find so many excuses as to why they shouldn’t exercise, but in the long run it is very beneficial for your health and well being. Following are some of the positives of doing exercise:
* Increases your energy levels * Weight management * Lower your blood pressure while improving your cholesterol, which in turn reduces the risk of heart disease * Improves your sleeping * Improves mental outlook and general well-being * Stronger bones * Improves your body’s response to insulin which will lower your blood sugar levels, and * Reduces stress and tension
Following are some tips for a diabetic exercise session:
* Make sure that you have plenty of water on hand at all times, you do not want to become dehydrated * Start your exercise sessions slowing and gradually increase your pace each time you exercise * If you are doing a longer exercise session, remember to take some short breaks as required * Make sure that you wear comfortable clothing and most importantly good quality footwear as recommended by your podiatrist * Do not take part in an exercise session if you are unwell as this will only make things worse * If you are taking diabetes medication or insulin, it is vital that your carry jellybeans or glucose tablets with you all the time in case your blood glucose levels drop too low * Each time you start a diabetic exercise session, make a mental note to yourself about how important this is to your overall achievement to reaching optimum health * Make sure that you wear sunscreen and a hat if suitable for your particular exercise * Try to do the exercise sessions with a family member or friend so that you can stay committed, and * Try to do your exercise sessions at regular times on specific days
Please take note of the following example of a diabetic exercise session:
* Make sure that you warm up for at least five minutes so that you can prepare your body for a more intense exercise activity, this will help so that you do not cause any injury to yourself by having your muscles stiff. Some examples are swinging your arms or a gentle walk * Next you should do a more intense exercise activity like aerobics, which may include walking, swimming, gardening, dancing or cycling. This will get your heart rate going as well as your breathing rate, if you are up to it you can also include some resistance training that can include lunges, squats or push-ups. * And finally the cooling down stage that should last for at least five minutes. Try doing this with stretching exercises like reaching for the sky or touching your toes. This will allow for your body to stay flexible and will decrease your chance of any injuries, the other important aspect of cooling down is that it dissipates lactic acid which get formed when you exercise your muscles, by doing a cool down it will return your body to it’s normal state
An important part of a diabetic exercise session is that you remember to check your blood glucose levels before, during and after your first few sessions, as this will give you a good indication on which exercises work best for you.
By implementing these diabetic exercise tips you will benefit from the great results and achieve optimum health.
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