Step by Step Fitness: The Benefits of Walking 

 Step by Step Fitness: The Benefits of Walking 

by | Feb 1, 2023 | Health, Exercise, Blogs

Step by Step Fitness: The Benefits of Walking    Walking can help burn calories and reduce body fat — both of which can help prevent, manage or even reverse type 2 diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.   Walking is one of the best exercises you can do. It requires no special training or equipment beyond a good pair of shoes, and you...

Weighing In: How much is Too Much?

 Weighing In: How much is Too Much?

by | Feb 1, 2023 | Exercise, Advocacy, Blogs

Weighing In: How much is Too Much?  If we want to enjoy a productive life and to see our grandchildren grow up, we need to be conscious of our health, and that includes recognition of our own weight issues.  No one really likes to admit that they weigh too much. Some people even have a range of responses at the ready to explain being overweight: “I’m...

Diabetes and Strength Training

 Diabetes and Strength Training

by | Jan 19, 2015 | Exercise

There are three important kinds of exercise for people with diabetes. These include aerobic exercise, strength training and exercises to increase flexibility. (1) It is very important to ask your doctor and health care team what types of exercise you can do. You should not only get permission to exercise but also have guidance on when you should exercise,...

Interval Training to Lose More Weight

 Interval Training to Lose More Weight

by | Aug 23, 2014 | Exercise

The 2011 ACSM guidelines for physical activity to prevent weight gain and improve cardiovascular health is 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity 5x/week or 20 minutes vigorous intensity activity for 3x/week. (1) For weight loss, the amount of time needed is even longer.  For weight loss or to prevent weight regain the recommendation is anywhere from...