Active Living

Active Living

Physical activity is any body movement that uses energy.

Physical activity can be done with friends and family, or alone, and should be something you enjoy. There are many types of physical activity that can help you manage your blood sugar and improve your health, including:

• playing a sport (such as golfing)
• playing with children outdoors
• walking to a store
• doing household chores
• working in the garden
• going shopping

Add more physical activity in your weekly routine. Once you are more active, the next step is planned exercise.

What is Exercise?

Exercise is a planned and structured activity that

• starts at a comfortable level and progresses to a moderate to vigorous intensity
• is done on most days of the week (5 days each week)
• lasts for about 30 minutes or longer (which can be broken up with rest breaks or into 10-minute intervals throughout your day)

Benefits of Exercise

Exercise is important for your health. Regular exercise helps control risk factors for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.