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Reduce the effects of diabetes with the Be Fit Over Fifty fitness programs

You are never too old to benefit from from exercise. If you have diabetes, increasing your physical activity is one of the most helpful things you can do for yourself. With these fitness videos, you don’t have to join a health club to make a significant difference in your health.

Check out these easy-to-follow programs

The Personal Fitness program is a 45-minutes seated program that includes stretching, strength, endurance, and light cardio exercises. It a good choice if you are starting an exercise program later in life, are considerably overweight, have not been exercising regularly, or prefer not to stand while exercising. Whether you are over 50 or over 70, if you have not been exercising regularly, this program can help you to manage your weight, reduce your risk for chronic disease, and enhance the quality of your life.

The Interval Circuit Training program contains 45 minutes of stretching, resistance training, mild cario work, and floor work. It is fun, very easy to follow, and easily adapted to match your individual fitness level. Hand weights are recommended (1- or 2-lb. for women and 2- to 5-lb. weights for men). Whether you are over 50 or over 60, this program can help you improve and maintain your quality of life.

Improve the effectiveness of your diabetes treatment

Simply adding 30 minutes of exercise, five days a week, can improve the following conditions associated with diabetes:

• Increase your metabolism and muscle mass
• Increase glucose uptake
• Lower your blood glucose levels
• Improve your response to insulin
• Boost your ability to lose weight effectively and keep it off
• Lower your cholesterol and reduce your blood pressure
• Improve your circulation
• Reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke

Exercise takes glucose out of the blood to use for energy during and after exercise, lowering blood glucose levels. It also helps delay or stop large blood vessel and heart (cardiovascular) disease—the leading cause of death among people with diabetes. Besides helping you counteract your increased risk of cardiovascular disease, exercise can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight and improve your sense of wellbeing.

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