Physical Activity

As we continue to age, lifestyle choices play a big part in how chronic diseases develop and impact daily life.  

An old axiom says that good things may come in small packages – can the same be said for exercise? HIIT exercises take minimal time but appear to provide benefits in patients with type 1 diabetes.

By Sheri Colberg, PhD
Keeping your balance is essential for staying on your feet and preventing falls as you age, even if you can't leave the house much currently. In truth, many falls happen at home, so there's no time like the present to start improving your balance with these easy balance exercises.

The importance of physical activity is often underestimated in patients at risk of or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. 

By Sheri Colberg, PhD 

Feeling stressed out by the pandemic or by being trapped at home with no end in sight? If you’re a regular exerciser like me, the closure of gyms and fitness centers in most parts of the country may be limiting your options to de-stress by being active. Take a few minutes each day and work on your flexibility with these simple exercises you can do at home.

By Sheri Colberg, PhD
Just in time for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) social distancing and closures of gyms and fitness centers in many areas, here’s a revisit of many important core exercises you can do at home to keep yourself strong and healthy, with an illustrated PDF you can print out.

How much of a change in physical activity is needed for patients to benefit? 

By Sheri Colberg, PhD
 Part 2 of 2: Last month we covered the first five ways to get motivated to exercise, and we’re back this month to give you the next five to keep your motivation going strong. Check out the following sections for more ideas for those days where you can’t seem to get moving.  

Can the amount of fat on the heart impact a person’s tolerance for exercise?   

High-intensity workouts can result in grave medical conditions for adolescents with type 1 diabetes.