Physical Activity Helps Prevent Diabetes By Mike Hupertz
How much physical activity is required to help reduce your risk of diabetes? The CDC recommends 2 to 2.5 hours of moderate intensity exercise per week on a regular basis to help reduce your risk of diabetes. The more physical activity done per week the more your risk is reduced.
The same recommendation also applies to help control diabetes in those who already have it. (30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise 5 times per week) Try to participate in some physical activity each day versus one long session per week.
What types of physical activity should I engage in? Brisk / vigorous walking, swimming, dancing, bicycling, hiking, tennis, volleyball, weight/strength training and aerobics are a few. The main thing is to engage in activity that you enjoy and have fun doing. The more enjoyment and fun you gain from a particular activity the more likely you’ll maintain participation in it.
For more info:
The Benefits of Physical Activity:
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/health/index.html
Diabetes Public Health Resource / Diabetes and Me:
Diabetes Public Health Resource
How Much Physical Activity Do I Need?
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/index.html
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