It’s important to be active. Physical activity has many benefits. It can help you control your blood glucose and your weight. Physical activity can help prevent heart and blood flow problems. Many people say they feel better when they get regular exercise.
Start with a little. If you haven’t been doing any physical activity, talk to your GP before you begin. Walking is a good ways to start. As you become stronger, you can add a few extra minutes to your physical activity. If you feel pain, slow down or stop and wait until it goes away. If the pain comes back, talk with your GP right away.
Do some physical activity every day. It’s better to walk 20 minutes each day than one hour once a week.
Did you know? 7% weight loss + 150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week prevents diabetes by 58%
Choose an activity you enjoy. Do an activity you really like. The more fun it is, the more likely you will do it each day. It’s also good to exercise with a family member or friend.
If you’re already active now, but want to become more active, talk to your GP about a safe exercise plan.
Local Support and Help
There are a lot of options for improving activity levels and exercising available across local communities. Get Active Ireland and Go For Life Fitline websites contain a lot of information about local clubs, walks and other activity based opportunities.
