March 1, 2013 -- Swimming or just about any water sport offers diabetics a unique combination of benefits.

Swimming’s fun, it improves your health, and it can significantly reduce your health care costs.

Full story here.

By Gregory McNeill

March 1, 2013 -- Engaging in any physical activity such as running, cycling, or lifting weights in the gym, is good. But it is very important to stretch first. Warming up is a way to prepare the body for whatever workout an athlete is about to do. No matter how athletic you are, stretching can make your body feel good.

Full story (and examples!) here.

City Walks Coming Soon
A new program, Walk in the City, is coming soon to your community this Spring.
Get some fitness and fresh air. Make friends or bring some along. This is a FREE program that inspires participants of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors.
Key program notes:
• Wheel chair accessible route
• Severe weather cancels
• Sturdy shoes required
One hour walks designed to go at your pace. For more information about Walk in the City, please email editor@diabeticslifeline.com

Keeping Up With Jocks in the Gym

By Margo Belton, NSCA-CPT

April 1, 2013 -- Spring is right around the corner, so it is natural to go to the gym to get yourself in good physical shape. But your good intentions can all go by the wayside when you notice that everyone is paying attention to the buff men and women lifting heavy weights so smoothly. You feel a mix of jealousy and envy well up inside. You want to look like those gym rats, because they’re getting all the positive attention you want for yourself. But you ask yourself: Can you beat them at their game?

Yes you can!

Full story here.

Watch It!

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