- Type 2 diabetes
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- High blood pressure
Regular Physical Activity -
- Helps you feel better.
- Helps you lower your stress and boosts your mood.
- Helps you Increase your strength, movement, balance, and flexibility.
- Helps you control your blood pressure and blood sugar.
- Helps you build healthy bones, muscles, and joints.
- Helps your heart and lungs work better.
- Helps you improve your self-esteem.
- Helps boost your energy during the day and may aid in sleep at night.
- Start slowly - Your body needs time to get used to your new activity.
- Warm up - Warm-ups get your body ready for action.
- Shrug your shoulders,
- Tap your toes,
- Swing your arms,
OR - March in place
- Cool down - Slow down little by little. If you have been walking fast, walk slowly or stretch for a few minutes to cool down. Cooling down may protect your heart, relax your muscles, and keep you from getting hurt.
