NO, most doctors would agree that if you
have...
Osteoporosis
You need to start ASAP! Osteoporosis is the deterioration
of bone mineral density and it is a proven fact that
resistance training, will help to increase bone density
and stop the deterioration process.
High Blood Pressure (>140/90)
Cardiovascular activity increases the way your body
utilizes oxygen which in turn decreases your blood
pressure and heart rate levels.
High Cholesterol
Exercise helps to not only decrease blood lipid levels
but it also increases your High Density Lipoproteins
(HDL=good cholesterol) which will also help to counter
the effects of high cholesterol.
Diabetes
A disease caused by an insulin deficiency and its
characterized by excess sugar in the blood and urine.
1.
IDDM: Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus-Type
1, usually occurs in a younger and thinner population.
2. NIDDM: Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus-Type
2, usually occurs in a 30+ overweight population.
Requires daily exercise to control glucose
and insulin levels.
•Duration: 20-30 minutes.
•Use perceived exertion to accompany Heart
Rate levels for determination of exercise intensity.
•Monitor blood glucose before and after
exercise (especially in the beginning).
•Adjustments in carbohydrate intake and/or
insulin levels may be necessary.
•Use extreme caution when exercising in
hot weather.
•Avoid exercising during peak insulin
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FIBROMYALGIA
According to The Fibromyalgia Community, www.fmscommunity.org
Seventy-six women with FM between 18 and 60 years
old were randomized to either an aerobic program or
stretching program, for 20 weeks. They were evaluated
at the beginning of the program and after 10 and 20
weeks in relation to the improvement of aerobic fitness,
flexibility and function, the results confirmed that
aerobic exercise is beneficial to patients with FM.
HEART DISEASE
Even if you've already had a heart attack, a little
exercise could save your life. A recent study published
in the medical journal Circulation found that heart
attack survivors who increased their activity levels
were 90 percent more likely than inactive patients
to be alive seven years after the attack. The American
Heart Association has now added "lack of exercise"
to the list of major risk factors for heart disease.
The information
above is not meant to diagnose, prevent or cure any
disease. Alway consult your physician before starting
any workout program.
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