{"id":3172,"date":"2018-12-18T15:16:27","date_gmt":"2018-12-18T09:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=3172"},"modified":"2024-01-30T13:17:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T07:47:04","slug":"diabetes-exercise-exercising-with-limited-mobility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-exercise-exercising-with-limited-mobility\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes Exercise &#8211; Exercising with Limited Mobility"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-exercise-exercising-with-limited-mobility\/#Diabetes_Exercise_How_Can_a_Diabetic_Exercise_with_Limited_Mobility\" title=\"Diabetes Exercise: How Can a Diabetic Exercise with Limited Mobility?\">Diabetes Exercise: How Can a Diabetic Exercise with Limited Mobility?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span class=\"c3 c0\">When we talk about physical activity for diabetics or diabetes exercise, a lot of people with limited mobility skip the step. The main reason for this being the question of how. But it is not true that you need to have full mobility to experience the health benefits of exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c3 c0\">If you have limited mobility due to injury, disability, illness, or weight problems, there are still plenty of ways you can use exercise to lead a healthier and happier life. While it is a reality, there will be challenges, but by adopting a creative approach, you can overcome your physical limitations and find ways to get active and improve your health and well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F3172\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c3 c0\">Exercise makes your body release endorphins that energise your mood, relieve stress, boost self-esteem, and trigger an overall sense of well-being. Exercise has a great impact on mood and as per some studies, is known to treat mild to moderate depression.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c3 c0\">However, if you have a disability, severe weight problems, chronic breathing conditions, diabetes, or any other ongoing illness, you may think that your health problems make it impossible for you to exercise effectively. In many cases, age keeps you away from exercise as it also makes you fear falling or injuring yourself if you try to exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/cFei2gHxnXH5sEMkRk53GdsaZmodGYKYt5vSOJ4vEqfKkIgGWa4ZSHulWO_TMwyrjCkfITdO_C2znXSBpy-qD-6YW8RL7878kRbbrWtouDyqAIgRXY4ozo0-iByqgR31jD7W5KX7\" alt=\"Diabetes Exercise\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.y7xnzl9a5vev\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diabetes_Exercise_How_Can_a_Diabetic_Exercise_with_Limited_Mobility\"><\/span><span class=\"c3 c8\">Diabetes Exercise: How Can a Diabetic Exercise with Limited Mobility?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c3 c0\">The truth is, regardless of your current physical condition and age, there are plenty of ways to overcome your mobility issues and reap the physical, mental, and emotional rewards of exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">Exercise in any form can offer many health benefits<\/span><span class=\"c3 c0\">. Here are some exercises that are beneficial, especially for diabetics. You can read through and choose what suits you best according to your condition.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li><span class=\"c1\"><strong>Cardiovascular Exercise<\/strong><br><\/span><span class=\"c3 c0\"><span class=\"c3 c0\">This type raises your heart rate and increases your endurance levels. Some good cardio exercises include running, dancing, swimming and water aerobics. For many, cardio-in-water exercises are a hit due to the fact that it reduces the risk of muscle and joint discomfort. Please note that even if you are confined to a chair you can perform some parts of the cardio routine.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"c1\">Strength Training<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"c0\"><br><\/span><span class=\"c3 c0\"><span class=\"c3 c0\">This type involves the use of weights or any other resistance to build bone mass and improve balance. If you are someone with limited mobility you can focus on upper body strength.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"c1\">Flexibility Exercise<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"c3 c0\"><br>With this type of exercise, you can enhance your range of motion and reduce any body stiffness and pain. This form includes stretching exercises and yoga. Even if you have limited mobility you can perform stretches and flexibility exercises to prevent or delay further muscle decline.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c3 c0\">Just make sure that you start an activity you enjoy, and take a comfortable pace of your own. Another point to consider is keeping achievable goals so that once you accomplish them you are motivated to do better.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">With exercise, another point to keep in mind is making sure your blood sugar levels are in check and also track how your exercise routine is affecting your blood sugar levels. You can invest in a <\/span><span class=\"c0\">glucometer<\/span><span class=\"c3 c0\">&nbsp;to keep a regular check.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":11436,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[626],"tags":[6,7,8,85],"class_list":["post-3172","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-yoga-and-fitness","tag-diabetes","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetes-management","tag-glucometer"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3172"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3172"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3172\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19320,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3172\/revisions\/19320"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11436"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}