We all know how many calories there are to gain at tMemorial Day barbecues, cookouts and cocktail parties, but how many calories can you burn off at your celebration?
Leisurely lawn games such as ‘croquet’ are the “slow and steady” side of fitness. Sure, you’re not going to get your cross-train on with any activity that allows you to hold a gin drink in one hand. But a few hours out on the lawn certainly beats the same time spent parked on a couch.
Every little bit counts! Using a mallet to hit a wooden ball around your neighbor’s lawn, croquet players can burn 170 calories per hour.
In honor of Mother’s Day here’s some motherly advice for improving your health.
Riding a bike is a proven stress releaser. Regardless of if you are riding purely for pleasure or for a specific purpose, you will arrive at your destination feeling relaxed, energized and happier about the world and yourself.
It’s also one of the most effective workouts you’ll ever do that will make you a lean, fat-burning machine. #motherurdiabetes
In honor of Mother’s Day, enjoy some motherly advice for improving your health. Rest your muscle groups between workouts to avoid damaging your muscles. If you want to work out 4 days in a row, do something like arms and shoulders one day, legs the next, abs and back the next, etc. If you’re trying to lose weight don’t forget to add some cardio activity too.#motherurdiabetes
The Divabetic Club presents an upbeat mix of diabetes education and support. The safe environment of the Divabetic Club allows for participants to voice their failures and frustrations without judgement. It’s fondly referred to as a 12 step program for women living with diabetes by health professionals and patients alike.
A new study published reports that people with type 1 diabetes who begin their fitness routines with resistance exercises before aerobic activity may be able to maintain normal blood sugar levels during training.
The researchers found that in cases where the aerobic activity was done first, blood glucose fell and did not recover immediately when participants approached the end of the 90-minute session. However, when the order was reversed in physical activity, blood sugar began to drop after over an hour of exercise, and a smaller number of participants needed an extra dose of carbohydrates to end the trading session.
This research was conducted by Jane Yardley as part of her PhD program at the University of Ottawa, led by Glen Kenny of the University of Ottawa and Ronald Sigal of the University of Calgary.
Up to now, little research has been conducted to determine the type of exercise that is the safest and most effective. Many people with type 1 diabetes do not exercise because they fear hypoglycemia often occurs during prolonged aerobic activity.
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In celebration of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Divabetic’s kicking to the curb all the common myths associated with diabetes. Of course, were going to do it with style! Thompson Twins’ biggest hit from the 80′s ”Lies, Lies, Lies” helps us to dispel DIABETES MYTH #5:People with diabetes shouldn’t exercise.
FACT: No, the exact opposite is true: Exercise is key for any diabetes treatment plan. Exercise helps people living with diabetes to improve use of insulin and lower and/or maintain weight. Unfortunately, exercise is often the most overlooked weapon in the arsenal against this disease, underestimated by both patients and healthcare providers. If you haven’t been active in a long time, have other medical conditions and/or mobility issues, then it’s wise to talk to your doctor first before starting on an exercise regimen. But barring severe disability or serious complications, physical activity of some sort—and this doesn’t have to mean working out at a gym—should be done regularly by everyone with diabetes, regardless of age.
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Over the 4th of July weekend we heard Adele’s #1 smash, Rolling In The Deep, about a thousand times. Its a great song and great fun to dance to but unfortunately we don’t feel the same way about the song’s video. Our #1 reason for disliking the video is that Adele just sits in a chair and doesn’t move. Now no one’s expecting her to be a card carrying member of Janet’s ‘Rhythm Nation’ but couldn’t she do more than tap her foot? (We bet Beyonce burns more calories just combing her hair!) Sure, the song’s a wonderful vocal workout but if you’re like us – you need to move more than your lips to stay in shape.
That’s why Divabetic’s teaming up with friendly fitness instructors aka ‘Movers and Shakers’ like Katherine Adamenko. Our goal is to show you simple ways to fit more physical activity into your day (whether you’re sitting (!) or standing) without having to go to the gym.
Can you imagine the amount of calories Adele would have burned off during this video if she was using a simple pair of hand weights?!!!! For more fun ‘Everyday Diva’ fitness tips visit our website: divabetic.org. By the way, we hope Adele’s album ’21′ sits on the top of the pop charts for a long time – IT’S GREAT!!!
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We all know how many calories there are to gain at tMemorial Day barbecues, cookouts and cocktail parties, but how many calories can you burn off at your celebration?
