Exercise and Fitness:

Before attempting any exercise or diet modification, always consult your health care provider.

The Diabetes Prevention Program study conclusively showed that people with pre-diabetes can prevent the development of type 2 diabetes by making changes in their diet and increasing their level of physical activity. If you have pre-diabetes, you only need to lose a modest amount of weight - for example, 10 to 15 pounds for a 200-pound person - to prevent type 2 diabetes. You can do it by building up to 30 minutes of physical activity a day 5 days a week and following a low-calorie, low-fat eating plan.

Exercise helps in many ways:
 

•   It helps you deal with stress.  

•   It lowers your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol.

•   It uses up extra sugar in your blood and helps your own insulin work better.

•   It makes your heart and bones strong.

•   It helps blood flow and tones muscles.

•   It keeps your body and your joints flexible.

Want Help in Developing Your Exercise Plan?

 Go to American Diabetes Association – Diabetes Learning Center to use the interactive, multimedia
A Guide to Type 2 Diabetes and Exercise to help you develop your own exercise plan.

Exercise Options on the Lower Kenai Peninsula:

Bay Club
2395 Kachemak Drive
Homer, AK 99603
907-235-2582

Community Schools - Hall walking - weight room - yoga
Homer High School
600 East Pioneer Avenue
Homer, AK 99603
907-235-6090

Curves for Women
3726 Lake Street Ste B
Homer, AK 99603
907-235-6539

Homer Spit Trail – walk along the spit trail

Kate Kuhns Aquatic Center
Homer High School
600 East Pioneer Avenue
Homer, AK 99603
907-235-7416

Ninilchik Health and Wellness Club
Chinook Bay Building at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds
Ninilchik, AK 99639
907-567-3970

The Studio - Lorraine Haas
177 E Bunnell Avenue # 3
Homer, AK 99603
907- 235-5693