Benefits of Cardiovascular and Weight Training
Exersise is good for everyone, especially diabetics. Regular exercise can help to reduce body fat, improve blood circulation, and regulate blood sugar levels. It has also been shown to reduce stress, cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Many diabetics who begin excersising often become confused on whether to do cardiovascular or weight resisting execersises.
Steps to Take While Beginning Your New Workout Routine
- Speak to your health professional before beginning any new exercise routine.
- Monitor your blood sugar level before, during , and after each workout. Keep snacks handy just in case your blood sugar levels drop.
Monitor your blood sugar level before, during, and after exercise. Keep snacks available during workouts in case you experience a drop in blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). - Don't forget to maintaining your feet. Check your feet every day for blisters, cuts, or other injuries. Excersise in shoes that are comfortable and fit properly. Replace your shoes regular to prevent them from getting worn out.
Now get on out there and exercise! Whether you choose cardio, weight resistance training, or a combination of the two, all exercise is of benefit to diabetics.
Cardiovascular Activity
Cardiovascular activity raises the heart rate, breathing rate, and increases circulation throughout the body. It works out the bodies major muscle groups and encourages fat burning. Some cardiovascular excersises include running, jogging, dancing, tennis, basketball, bicycling, spinning, and boxing, to name a few.
Weight Resistance Training
Although cardiovascular activity is recommend many diabetics, it does little to increase muscle mass. Lean muscle mass helps the body to burn calories more efficiently. The most effective way to gain muscle mass is to incorporate weight resistance training to your workout routine. Using dumbells or weight resistance machines two to three times a week can lead to a marked improvement in muscle gain and fat loss over the long term. Some weight training excersises include benching, curls, and squats. Body Weight Lifting
Push-ups, crunches, lunges, squats, pull-ups, dips, and other bodyweight exercises require no special equipment and can be done in the privacy of your own home. Many athletes, such as gymnasts, martial artists, and wrestlers, use bodyweight exercises to develop a strong overall physique without overdeveloping specific groups of muscles. Bodyweight exercises is also used during military training. Light Weight Resistance Training
If weight resistance training does not appeal to you, try to incorporate light resistance during cardiovascular activities. An example of this would be walking, stair climbing, jogging, elliptical training, etc.
Flexibility
Flexibility exercises are important for anyone that exersises, whether cardiovascular or weight training. Stretching before and after every workout is an excellent way to maintain flexibility and prevent injuries. Nutritrional Products
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- Snacks
- Always have a snack handy while engaging in any type of physical activity.
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