Exercise

As the winter chill fades away and the temperatures begin to rise you should be getting back into the mindset of healthy, outdoor activities. Short walks are a great way to ease back into your spring and summer routine!

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Whether you waterski, wakeboard or simply ride on an inner tube behind a boat, diabetes does not have to put a damper on your summer fun. Just keep the following things in mind to keep your blood sugar regular and your day in the sun worry free.

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Thanksgiving doesn’t have to just be about the food this year. Get your family together for some exercise too! You can all celebrate and be thankful while walking or running in a local 5k. These local events are a great way to get some excellent exercise and connect with family and friends.

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Now that you’ve worked your way up to walking 30 minutes without stopping and you know how to calculate your target heart rate, you’re ready to get up and moving with a challenging, but do-able walking exercise plan!

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Exercise helps control your blood sugar by pulling glucose into your muscles for energy while you work out. There are different types of exercises that work out your heart (aerobic) and your muscles (anaerobic). Stretching for flexibility is also important because flexibility increases blood flow and lowers your risk for getting injured.

You might not realize it until it is too late. We all tend to neglect our feet even though they do so much for us. They are so far away, hard to get a good look at, and most people don’t even like to touch their own feet! But your feet are very important.