I’m not going to lie to you! If you’re not active, then starting an exercise program is hard. So think of it as an awesome road trip: the journey to the destination will be the best part.
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?
Brief exercise sessions can help you live a longer, healthier life
We all know that physical activity is good for us – whether we have diabetes or not! However, several studies have confirmed a couple of important facts about physical activity
Current recommendations for managing exercise injuries
Exercise plays a key role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle for everyone, but it is particularly crucial for individuals with diabetes. Therefore, understanding how to manage physical injuries caused by exercise is essential.
Staying active in cold weather
Many people with diabetes manage to follow the physical activity recommendations by staying active and exercising during the summer months, but find it much harder to stay active in cold weather.
Exercise guidelines for Canadians
Many professional groups and leading researchers from around the world were involved in the development of physical activity guidelines for Canadians, along with input from more than 700 national and international stakeholders.
How much exercise is needed?
Learn how regular physical activity can improve the body’s sensitivity to insulin for those with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
