Physical activity is good for you—really, really good. It can help you maintain your weight, feel happier, sleep better, and much more. But even knowing all that, it can still be hard to get moving. Is willpower all you need? No, you also need a plan. Check out the Make Your Workout Work for You feature for tips on how to get started (and keep going!). Spoiler alert: Work out like you’re at summer camp instead of boot camp (unless you like boot camp). |  |
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Make Your Workout Work for You
Regular physical activity is really important if you have diabetes. Read on for tips to help you get moving and keep going.
Exercise … we know it’s good for us. But just how good is it? The benefits are pretty impressive. For example, regular physical activity can help you:
- Maintain your weight
- Feel happier
- Sleep better
- Improve your memory
- Control your blood pressure
- Lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol
If you have diabetes, physical activity is even more important to your health. Being active makes you more sensitive to insulin (the hormone that allows cells in your body to use blood sugar for energy), which is one reason why it’s a cornerstone of diabetes management. It also helps you control blood sugar levels and lowers your risk of heart disease and nerve damage.
But knowing all that, why can it be so hard to get started? See if any of these reasons sound familiar:
- It’s too hard.
- Results take too long.
- It’s not fun.
- It’s too expensive.
- I don’t have time.
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