If you’re one of the millions of folks living with type 2 diabetes, you know that regular exercise can help you keep your blood sugar in check. Now, new research suggests that working out in the afternoon may help maximize these benefits. The new study wasn’t designed to say how, or even if, exercising in the afternoon is better for blood sugar control, but researchers … [Read more...] about What is the best time of day to exercise with type 2 diabetes?
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Six great ways to work out in winter
Winter can sometimes make working out seem less than desirable. Who wants to bother with piles of snow just to make it to the gym? Who wants to dress like a mummy or risk falling down on ice just to go for a run or a walk? Also, relaxing in a warm armchair on a cold day with a hot, delicious (and calorie-loaded) beverage or snack is one of the great winter pleasures out … [Read more...] about Six great ways to work out in winter
A New Year: Physical activity/exercise (conclusion)
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.” – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 This week, we will address the topic of exercise and physical activity as a way of maintaining the body God has given to us. The Centers for Disease … [Read more...] about A New Year: Physical activity/exercise (conclusion)
Staying heart healthy
By Sandra Millon Underwood, RN, PhD FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing Most of us know that the heart is one of the most important organs of the body, but did you know that the average heart is the size of an adult’s fist? Your heart beats about 115,000 times each day and pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood every day. And, the Scripture that paraphrased reads, “a … [Read more...] about Staying heart healthy
Living your best life: Let’s get active
By: Sandra Millon-Underwood, FAAN, Professor, UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing More than 36 years ago, Valley Hollins received a wake up call that changed her life forever, and she hasn’t looked back since. An annual physical showed that she had high blood pressure, high cholesterol and was borderline diabetic. After reviewing her tests, Hollins’ doctor gave her a … [Read more...] about Living your best life: Let’s get active
The best home workout options for social distancing
With stay-at-home orders having been in effect for the more than a month and social distancing becomes the new norm, fitness lovers are turning to free online workouts to ensure they stay in shape during the quarantine. Many national chains and prominent fitness groups have taken their otherwise expensive classes online for free to non-members, helping keep Americans moving … [Read more...] about The best home workout options for social distancing
Keeping New Year’s Resolution: Here’s how to get more done in the gym in less time
Getting into a fitness routine is hard enough on its own. Your hectic schedule with work, kids, and maybe even a social life can tempt you to put your fitness on a back burner for good. It’s no wonder why skipping your gym session is so tempting, when making it to the gym can take up so much time out of your day. You have to get dressed, hop in the car, sit in traffic, lock … [Read more...] about Keeping New Year’s Resolution: Here’s how to get more done in the gym in less time
Are you a couch potato? Four reasons to start moving today!
A new study proves that the old adage “use it or lose it” is definitely true when it comes to fitness. After just two weeks of sedentary behavior, formerly fit people had: • A decline in heart and lung health • Increased waist circumference • Greater body fat and liver fat • Higher levels of insulin resistance “The study showed that two weeks of reduced physical … [Read more...] about Are you a couch potato? Four reasons to start moving today!
The five best types of exercise for asthma sufferers
Love a good sweat? If you’re one of about 20 million Americans with asthma, this may not be a problem. But for some, vigorous activity like running or playing team sports such as basketball, can cause the airways to become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe. Fortunately for sufferers, having asthma, even exercise- induced … [Read more...] about The five best types of exercise for asthma sufferers
Keeping New Year’s Resolution: Here’s how to get more done in the gym in less time
Getting into a fitness routine is hard enough on its own. Your hectic schedule with work, kids, and maybe even a social life can tempt you to put your fitness on a back burner for good. It’s no wonder why skipping your gym session is so tempting, when making it to the gym can take up so much time out of your day. You have to get dressed, hop in the car, sit in traffic, lock … [Read more...] about Keeping New Year’s Resolution: Here’s how to get more done in the gym in less time