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Weights and strength training Turns Fat tissue into muscle tissue Studies have found it can prevent pre-diabetes from turning into type Two diabetes Decreases glucose levels Could gain weight in muscle tissue Resistance Training
Yoga is a great form of flexibility training Simple stretches to prevent injuries before and after resistance/aerobic exercise Yoga has been proven to release endorphins that regulate HPA axis and SNS Mobilizes “fight or flight” response combating stressors Flexibility training
Dancing, running, bicycling, swimming Helps with your heart and lungs as you get older Tones muscles and boost your metabolism Keeps your cholesterol at lower levels Does not necessarily mean you lose weight you could just eat it back again Aerobic exercise
Glucose: A monosaccharide stored in the body as fat until use Endorphins: They release chemicals in the brain that make you feel good (epinephrine, serotonin) SNS: Sympathetic nervous system HPA: Hypothalamic pituitary-adrenal Metabolism: The rate at which your body breaks down and utilizes food Definitions
Doing just one kind of exercise isn’t as good as doing all three Also exercise must be done with a cut back on food or healthier food options Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle Good de-stressor and stress can lead to an extra build up of fat Conclusion
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