Exercise is one of the important pillars in Diabetes management. The more you exercise the better you can manage your blood sugar levels. Walking is the one of the easiest and enjoyable ways to stay fit and healthy. It is one of the most preferred ways to stay fit, especially by older adults. Walking is a form of aerobic exercise. It lightens your mood, strengthens your bones and helps you live longer.A study published in Medicine and Science, Sports and Exercise showed that older adults can live longer by moving more. They assessed 3,029 adults, aged 50-79, who wore fitness trackers for a week. It was observed that those who were more active had one-fifth the risk of dying over a five-year period compared with the least active participants. In addition, it was observed that replacing 30 minutes a day of sedentary time with light activity, such as walking or vacuuming, was associated with a 20 per cent lower risk over five years.Replacing 60 minutes of TV time with a 60-minutes stroll would increase a person’s chance of living five years longer by 40 per cent. The benefits of exercising are numerous. The only thing we need to do is to make time for it so that we can enjoy a healthier and happier life. So what are you waiting for, it’s time to get and start moving!
Exercise is one of the important pillars in Diabetes management. The more you exercise the better you can manage your blood sugar levels. Walking is the one of the easiest and enjoyable ways to stay fit and healthy. It is one of the most preferred ways to stay fit, especially by older adults. Walking is a form of aerobic exercise. It lightens your mood, strengthens your bones and helps you live longer.A study published in Medicine and Science, Sports and Exercise showed that older adults can live longer by moving more. They assessed 3,029 adults, aged 50-79, who wore fitness trackers for a week. It was observed that those who were more active had one-fifth the risk of dying over a five-year period compared with the least active participants. In addition, it was observed that replacing 30 minutes a day of sedentary time with light activity, such as walking or vacuuming, was associated with a 20 per cent lower risk over five years.Replacing 60 minutes of TV time with a 60-minutes stroll would increase a person’s chance of living five years longer by 40 per cent. The benefits of exercising are numerous. The only thing we need to do is to make time for it so that we can enjoy a healthier and happier life. So what are you waiting for, it’s time to get and start moving!
