The benefits of exercise for diabetes.
Looking into type 1 diabetes exercise options and the benefits to stabilize blood sugar levels in diabetics. Insulin and sleep are important, however, exercise and nutrition are the King and Queen of blood glucose control in type 1 diabetics. Regular physical activity helps control high blood sugar levels while it’s important for all individuals looking…
Do your glutes have amnesia? It’s called Dead Butt Syndrome or Glute Amnesia. Chances are if you sit a lot at work and in your daily life, your glutes have forgotten how to fire properly. Reciprocal inhibition causes one muscle (In this case hip flexor complex) to become tight, while the opposing muscles (glute medius) become…
The single leg RDL is a great functional exercise requiring no equipment and targets the entire lower body with one movement. The Romanian Deadlift is also a great exercise for people with diabetes. Single Leg RDL mimics every day movement; Examples include, bending over to pick up an objective from the floor in a way that protects…
Jump rope is one of the oldest and most convenient fitness modalities available to us. The convenience of jumping rope means you only need the motivation to step outside and start. No driving, no traffic, so it takes less time and its a very good form of exercise with lots of benefits. To lose weight…
Memorial Day weekend ended up being actively productive, happy to report we were able to do inverted push ups along with 2 other exercises. 1 workout at the gym and 2 at the boardwalk. The boardwalk workouts consisted of 2 miles of power walking, park bench step ups and Inverted Push ups. The picture &…
Diabetic moms managing their condition can be overwhelming, especially when you have to balance your health with the demands of motherhood. You’re not alone in this struggle. According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 1 in 5 women with diabetes are of childbearing age, and many of these women are mothers. The Importance of Pregnancy…
I’ve been feeling under the weather lately but now that spring is in the air I feel better, let’s exercise! We should all take advantage of the spring-like weather and do some spring exercise, especially if you have diabetes. Since I’m in the NYC area we often get a tease of spring. Try to do…
Can you see The Light at the End of the tunnel ? (No you are not dying). It’s actually the workout fairy trying to coax you into exercising. A common misconception is exercise comes easy to individuals that engage in consistent exercise, therefore this could not be further from the truth. An individual who regularly engages in…
Ok it’s the annual fitness trainer mandatory “holiday eating tips” post! This will be short and sweet. It’s a simple and (sometimes difficult) formula: “eat less and move more” especially if you have diabetes. Exercise Try to exercise in the morning before you go out to events. Exercise can be going to the gym or running or…