Adapted From Prevention Magazine, May 2012
Exercise is an important tool in managing diabetes. During exercise glucose is used by muscles for fuel. This can mean exercise can be as effective as some diabetes medications.
1. Intervals
10 minutes of intervals per workout can help modulate glucose for up to 24 hours.
Can do with any sport--just be sure to include recovery intervals
Still include moderate intensity workouts during the rest of the week
2. Strength
Don't need heavy weights and lots of reps, body weight exercises like squats and pushups can stimulate additional muscle
3. Get Active!
Don't be sedentary! Workout, then continue to be active during the day--don't just sit around. Work more movement into your life
Friday, April 27, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Videos on National Tour de Cure You Tube page
Check out Tour de Cure National videos on how to register, fundraise, start a team.
ADA Tour site: www.youtube.com/TourdeCureNational
Registration Video Instructions for Individuals: http://youtu.be/JWeUDt9xWpY
Registration Video Instructions for Team Captains: http://youtu.be/6YG5dVeuZ_o
Tour Participant Center Video Instructions: http://youtu.be/kDitsw8V4G0
Importing & Managing Contacts Video Instructions: http://youtu.be/6Acf4dGAqVk
Sending Email Video Instructions: http://youtu.be/aOZy8q7W1PA
Fundraising with Facebook Video Instructions: http://youtu.be/tRqX03ouHjA
ADA Tour site: www.youtube.com/TourdeCureNational
Registration Video Instructions for Individuals: http://youtu.be/JWeUDt9xWpY
Registration Video Instructions for Team Captains: http://youtu.be/6YG5dVeuZ_o
Tour Participant Center Video Instructions: http://youtu.be/kDitsw8V4G0
Importing & Managing Contacts Video Instructions: http://youtu.be/6Acf4dGAqVk
Sending Email Video Instructions: http://youtu.be/aOZy8q7W1PA
Fundraising with Facebook Video Instructions: http://youtu.be/tRqX03ouHjA
Feb 2012 Tour de Cure Activities
February 2012 Tour de Cure Activities
February is a busy month! It’s a great time for tuning up
your bike, getting any new gear for the upcoming riding season, and
fundraising!
Indoor Spin
Training:
Bring your
bike & mag trainer and join in the fun!
2/6 Performance Bike NOVI
2/11 Performance Bike W. BLOOMFIELD
2/25 Performance Bike W. BLOOMFIELD
Ladies Night at Macomb Cycle & Fitness:
2/21
Start a team! Join a team! Fundraise! Swag! Training Advice!
Fundraising Rountable:
2/29
ADA Offices in Bingham Farms: 10 am & 6pm
Learn about successful fundraising, get questions answered.
General Tour de Cure Announcements
Score an invite to the VIP party & VIP ride by raising $1000 by
5/28/12
This was so much fun last year… you definitely want in on this. The goal
is very doable—stop by the Fundraising Roundtable for advice.
Reward Programs for Returning Rockin’ Riders
ADA staff & volunteers are working on rewards for riding—stay tuned
for more information.
Don’t want to ride?
Volunteer! Tour de Cure relies on non-riding volunteers for creating a
Rockin’ Ride. And we are always looking
for Committee Members to help all year long.
The Organizations that Make It Happen:
Kroger, Clif, Nissan, Chili’s, Michigan
Podiatric Association, Yelp, Blue Care Network, Performance Bikes, American
Cycle & Fitness, Oakland Regional Hospital, Hamburg Fitness Center.
THANK YOU!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Excercise 2012
*Adapted from Women's Health magazine, Nov 2011
Some interesting statistics on weight and diabetes, and its precursor: insulin resistance.
Approximately 15% of Type 2 diabetics aren't overweight, but have additional visceral fat that is not noticeable. Visceral fat is typically found around near internal organs. The reason these people may have developed diabetes may be due to lack of exercise. Even moderate exercise has been shown to lower blood sugar.
Other risk factors may be yo-yo dieting and daily stress. Attempting to control weight by diet alone, without proper exercise is not a long term solution to excess weight.
Scientists are learning that specific DNA may hinder pancreatic function. Sugar can't get into cells, flood the bloodstream and can cause damage to organs.
Another alarming statistic, a whopping 93% of prediabetics don't know they are sick--and these are the very people that can be helped most by diet and exercise.
Two ways to reduce your risk: eat as little added sugars as possible and more unprocessed foods each day. As always, start with small changes to reduce your risk of developing diabetes.
If you are looking to start exercising, talk to your doctor, then join us for the 2012 Tour de Cure bike ride! Tour information can be found at
http://tour.diabetes.com
Some interesting statistics on weight and diabetes, and its precursor: insulin resistance.
Approximately 15% of Type 2 diabetics aren't overweight, but have additional visceral fat that is not noticeable. Visceral fat is typically found around near internal organs. The reason these people may have developed diabetes may be due to lack of exercise. Even moderate exercise has been shown to lower blood sugar.
Other risk factors may be yo-yo dieting and daily stress. Attempting to control weight by diet alone, without proper exercise is not a long term solution to excess weight.
Scientists are learning that specific DNA may hinder pancreatic function. Sugar can't get into cells, flood the bloodstream and can cause damage to organs.
Another alarming statistic, a whopping 93% of prediabetics don't know they are sick--and these are the very people that can be helped most by diet and exercise.
Two ways to reduce your risk: eat as little added sugars as possible and more unprocessed foods each day. As always, start with small changes to reduce your risk of developing diabetes.
If you are looking to start exercising, talk to your doctor, then join us for the 2012 Tour de Cure bike ride! Tour information can be found at
http://tour.diabetes.com
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