Participants in the Diabetes, Exercise and Healthy Lifestyle Program at Toronto Rehab were discussing how they planned to stay motivated, once they finished the program. Here are a few highlights that I think you will find inspiring
Exercise planning
If you are new to exercise, you likely have a lot of questions about where to start. This may include questions such as:
- How much exercise is needed?
- When is the best time to exercise?
- What are the health benefits of exercise?
- Are insulin adjustments required when you exercise?
- Are there tips for exercising in extreme weather – very cold or very hot temperatures?
- What are some tips for making an exercise plan?
Simple habit changes that make exercising easier
I’m sure I’m not the first (or even the tenth!) person to tell you that exercise is a critical tool for managing diabetes. If you exercise regularly, great! If not, what’s stopping you? Lack of time? Motivation?
At home exercise
There are lots of resistance and cardio exercises you can do at home. Many of these exercises require minimal equipment and offer maximum benefits!
The benefits of an exercise buddy
Many of us are committed to trying to follow a program of regular physical activity. We know how important this is, We’ve taken a look at some of the benefits of an exercise buddy, and have some tips on how to link up with an appropriate work-out partner.
Understanding the connection between eating and exercise
January, here we are again! It’s dark in the morning, and dark when you come home from work. You’ve survived another festive season of eating and drinking that’s left you exhausted. So, how do you motivate yourself to exercise when you feel so tired?
When is the best time to exercise?
Guidelines are very clear about the recommended amount of exercise for people with diabetes. But if you ask ‘when is the best time to exercise?’, it’s tough to get a straight answer.
