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05/07/2023

Diabetics will find it easier to manage their blood sugar levels when their weight comes down to a healthy level. As such, if you're a diabetic looking to lose weight, Pilates is one workout you can consider.

Here's a simple weight loss Pilates workout you can follow:

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01/07/2023

Long term exercise has been shown to help diabetics manage their blood sugar levels better. Workouts don't have to be complicated, and you can try 30 minutes of brisk walking ( about 100 steps a minute) at least 3-4 times a week.

Throw in some stair climbing into your routine for a healthy alternative and to work on your stamina.

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One type of fitness routine you can adopt if you're diabetic is a HIIT workout. This is a high intensity training interspersed with low intensity movements.

It's a good way to get your body to use those excess sugars and bring down your fasting blood sugar. Try about 30 minutes of HIIT routines about twice to three times a week.

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05/06/2023

Type II diabetes is one of the leading non-communicable diseases in Singapore. It is a condition whereby the sugar levels in the blood remain high due to the body's reduced ability to turn it into its storage form, glucagon.

Apart from medication, diabetics should also maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Let's look at some workouts that are suitable for diabetics.

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Allow your body time to rest and recover.

Adequate sleep, proper nutrition, and active warming up techniques like stretching or foam rolling are essential for preventing injuries. You should also not neglect post-workouts recovery or cooling down routines.

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Consistency is key to achieving fitness goals.

Commit to a regular exercise schedule and stick to it. Even on days when you don't feel motivated, remind yourself of your long-term goals and the benefits of staying consistent.

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One of the important elements that will keep you going when pursuing your fitness goals is adaptability.

Unexpected things like injuries and illness can happen along the way, so be ready to adjust your fitness time frame and goals.

You can also adapt your goals to holiday or festive seasons, to ensure that you pick your fitness goals up afterwards, or attempt smaller goals while not being able to exercise as usual.

29/04/2023

What is the best way to keep track of your short-term, actionable fitness goals?

Well, the best approach would be to keep a journal or diary. It doesn't have to be a pen and notebook. These days, there are apps that can help you track your progress. You can even see your journey being presented as charts and diagrams using this technology.

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Once you've determined your long term goal, break this down into smaller, actionable, shorter term mini-goals.

When setting short term mini-goals, try and be specific. One way of doing this is to set measurable achievements, like how many kilograms to lose, or how many kilometers you can ( if you want to build stamina).

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Once you've determined your current fitness level, the second step is to determine what you can improve.

Perhaps you want to improve your stamina, lose weight, gain more flexibility or something else. Set a larger main goal for yourself. This will be your long-term goal that should cover at least one of more years.

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the first step in setting fitness goals is to determine your current fitness level.

Before setting goals, it is essential to know where you currently stand in terms of your fitness level.

Consider factors such as your weight, body fat percentage, strength, endurance, and flexibility. You can get a fitness assessment done with the help of a doctor and a gym trainer.