| What do the following items have in common? | | | | is the recommended time. Some examples of |
| Panda bears | | | | strength training are: |
| Old movies | | | | -Joining a strength training class to work with |
| Killer whales | | | | weights or elastic bands |
| Piano keys | | | | -Lifting light weights in the comfort of your own |
| Soccer balls | | | | home |
| Newspapers | | | | Flexibility exercises, or stretching, keeps your |
| Exercise | | | | joints flexible and reduces your chance of injury |
| That's right! They're all black and white. But, wait a | | | | during any other activities. Easy stretching for |
| minute. Exercise? How can exercise be black and | | | | 5-10 minutes helps to warm your body up to |
| white? When it comes to your health and | | | | prepare for aerobic activities. Be sure to stretch |
| well-being, there are no gray areas. | | | | after your workout because your warm muscles |
| Even the simplest amount of exercise done on | | | | will stretch easier and that's when you gain the |
| regular basis can improve your overall health and | | | | flexibility you need. |
| wellness in your diabetes. Did you know exercises | | | | These three exercises can and will improve your |
| done regularly help control your diabetes? Look at | | | | health and the way you feel about life. You will |
| your choices! Diabetics can and should do these | | | | receive energy, better health, and most |
| three types of exercises on a regular basis. They | | | | importantly, you will get your life back! |
| are aerobic, strength training, and flexibility | | | | You don't have the time or money to do some |
| exercises. | | | | of these suggested exercises? Here are some |
| Aerobic exercise increases the heart rate, raises | | | | helpful tips to get active during the day while you |
| the breathing rate, and works the muscles. This is | | | | do your normal errands and activities: |
| for people who can withstand vigorous workouts | | | | 1. Walk whenever possible. |
| for 5-10 minutes a day, 5 days a week. You | | | | 2. Take the stairs whenever possible. Remember: |
| might be surprised at how many of your diabetic | | | | safety first! |
| friends enjoy these activities. Some examples of | | | | 3. Work in the garden, rake leaves, or water your |
| aerobic exercises are: | | | | lawn the old-fashioned way and forget the |
| -A brisk walk | | | | automatic sprinklers. |
| -Dancing | | | | 4. Park at the other end of the parking lot to |
| -Swimming or water aerobic exercises | | | | walk some extra steps. |
| -Ice-skating or roller-skating | | | | 5. Don't pay someone to walk your dog - you |
| -Tennis | | | | walk your dog. |
| -Stationary biking | | | | 6. Take the garbage out. |
| Strength training should be done regularly because | | | | 7. Do some housecleaning. |
| it builds strong bones and muscles that help you | | | | 8. Hide your television remotes and get up to turn |
| burn more calories than fat. Several days a week | | | | the channels. |