If you want to know what the best exercise for type 2 diabetes mellitus is, a great place to start looking is the American Council on Exercise (ACE) website, acefitness.org. The website provides guidelines for the best exercise for type 2 diabetes mellitus. They recommend:
- Cardiovascular: Daily exercise of moderate-intensity exercise such as walking, water aerobics, or cycling for at least three to four days per week.
- Resistance: Lower-resistance and lower-intensity exercise programs are recommended, with one set of exercises for the major muscle groups, two days a week with 10 to 15 repetitions.
- Flexibility: Major muscle groups should be stretched to the point of tightness (not pain) for 15 to 30 seconds two to four times per stretch. This should be practiced at least two to three days per week.
Obviously, these are great recommendations on exercise for diabetes type 2. However, you should speak to your physician before …
