The first steps toward a more active lifestyle should begin with a thorough medical examination. Because everyone is different, this is the only way to make sure exercise programs meet personal requirements. If you have diabetes, working with a health care team familiar with the disease will provide the confidence of knowing how to avoid pitfalls and reap the benefits of exercise. Begin with simple exercises like walking. Build the program and increase goals slowly.
Motivation helps to avoid discouragement.
Make a firm commitment to exercising. Drink plenty of clear fluids before, during and after workout sessions. For those confined, stretching on the living room floor is a great way to keep the body fit. Stairclimbers, treadmills, rowing machines, stationary bikes and weight machines simulate all types of normal physical activity. Walking is one of the most often suggested, especially for those beginning a program.