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Tupper Lake, NY

Interested in everyones exercise intensity

November 29, 2023
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Members shared a wide variety of walking routines in response to research showing faster walking speeds improve glucose control, with paces... Read more

Members shared a wide variety of walking routines in response to research showing faster walking speeds improve glucose control, with paces ranging from a gentle 1 mph on a treadmill to brisk 3-3.5 mph outdoor walks, and durations from 20 minutes to over 2 hours daily. Several members described how they make walking enjoyable and sustainable by exploring their neighborhoods to view seasonal decorations, walking dogs, varying routes through parks with trails and elevation changes, incorporating short bursts of faster walking, and using orthopaedic shoes or insoles for comfort and stability. A recurring theme was finding what works for your own body and circumstances, whether that's a post-surgery recovery walk, playing actively with toddlers to reach step goals, swimming during heat waves, or combining walking with strength training at the gym through programs like Silver Sneakers.

A DiabetesTeam Member

I feel very blessed to still be walking at 72. You are a great rolmodle

December 6, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

I do 3.5 mi in 55 min

December 6, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

I walk about 3 mph for 35 minutes 3 times a week. Walking the dogs doesn't count because that's just for fun. Other days, I do a weight routine for about 45 minutes - so 5 to 6 days a week for some type of exercise.

November 30, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

I walk daily around the neighborhood.. Which is safe for 45 mins.... Gym 3 times a week mostly 30 mins on treadmill... Moderate speed and an incline of 10 and 30 mins on bike level 1

November 30, 2023
A DiabetesTeam Member

I take my time and walk in my community because I know most people of 35-45 minutes twice on the weekends of 5,000 steps. I see Christmas lights and decorations now. I'm friendly with my neighbors so we always speak and they will safe be safe. Although I do my walking in the daytime because it's dark now by 6pm. I sometimes listen to my gospel music but not with headphones because I need to hear my surroundings. I want to walk enough to get my heart rate up but not short of breath which gives me good bs and BP numbers. During the week, I definitely get my 10,000 steps playing with my 2 year old students and also I walk in the morning before going to work and a small walk on my lunch break.

November 29, 2023

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