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Fitness and Exercise

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One of the simplest and most effective ways to bring down  blood glucose levels, cut the risk of cardiovascular disease, and improve overall health and well-being is physical fitness and exercise. Yet, in our increasingly sedentary world, where almost every essential task can be performed online, from the driver’s seat, or with a phone call, exercising and being physically fit can be tough case to sell.

The good news is that it is never too late to get moving, and exercise is one of the easiest ways to start controlling the onset of any kinds of diseases. For people who are already candidates for some serious diseases like diabetes and heart failure, exercise and physical fitness can improve the condition of some parts of the body like insulin sensitivity, lower the risk of heart disease, and promote weight loss.

Getting Started

The first order of business with any exercise plan, especially if you are a “dyed-in-the-wool” couch potato, is to consult with your health care provider.

If you have cardiac factors, your doctor may want to perform a stress test to establish a safe level of exercise for you.

Certain complications of some diseases will also dictate what type of exercise program you can take on. Activities like weightlifting, jogging, or high-impact aerobics can possibly pose a risk for people with diabetic retinopathy due to the risk for further blood vessel damage and possible “retinal detachment.”

Health experts also contend that patients with sever peripheral neuropathy or PN should avoid foot-intensive weight-bearing exercises such as long-distance walking, jogging, or step aerobics and opt instead for low-impact activities like swimming, biking, and rowing.

If you have conditions that make exercise and physical fitness a challenge, your provider may refer you to an exercise physiologist who can design a fitness program for your specific needs.

If you are already active in sports or work out regularly, it will still benefit you to discuss your regular routine with your doctor.

Read the articles below that cover different aspects of fitness. What you learn and practice will benefit your health for a lifetime.

Beginners Fitness

Body Toning

Bodylastics

Burn Fat

Cardio Interval Training

Cardio Training

Cellulite and Exercise

Circuit Training

Cross Training

Exercise and Arthritis

Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes

Exercise During Pregnancy

Fitness for Women

Fitness Tips for Women

Fitness Tips for Women

Health Fitness Tips

Heart Rate Monitors

Home Fitness

Outdoor Exercise

Popular Exercise Equipment

Resistance Training

Resistance Training Basics

Resistance Training For Women

Spot Reduce

Stability Ball Workouts

Staying Motivated to Exercise

Strength Training Basics

Stretching

Tips for Buying Fitness Equipment

Warming Up Before Exercise

 

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