A study done by Massachusetts General Hospital revealed that as little as 10 minutes of exercise resulted in an hour of beneficial effects on the body afterward.
And the best part of exercise is that it can be fun! Exercise no longer is the oh-so-dreaded daily punishment that has to be accomplished just to lose weight.
Although maintaining and even improving a healthy blood glucose level is a fantastic benefit from exercising, exercising can also help improve a person's glucose metabolism and aid in weight loss efforts.
Ways to exercise in only 10 minutes: Walking/Jogging: Grab a pair of your favorite sneakers and take a stroll across your neighborhood, around the park or even down the halls of your business.
In fact, just start heading in one direction for 5 minutes and then turning around and heading back to your starting point is an easy exercise to accomplish while making great strides including improving a healthy blood glucose level! Studies at major medical schools like Harvard and Stanford indicate that a good walk can be more effective than anti-depressants when you're in a bit of a down mood as well.
Or how about a short bike ride or even 10 minutes on a stationary bike reading your favorite book or magazine? Classic calisthenics: Remember these from high school? Exercises like jumping jacks, sit-ups, lunges, crunches, pull-ups, squats, dips and calf-raises are all simple, but effective means to move your body without overexerting yourself.
And this type of interval training is great in stimulating healthy blood pressure which is good for a healthy blood glucose level.
Ever try Yoga or Tai Chi? Or do you like to swim or even play frisbee? DVD programs: If it helps to have someone "coach" or encourage you, try following this method! The best part is that you can break up these exercises in to only 10 minute increments.
These exercises are definitely easy to accomplish no matter what time of day or night it is! Cleaning the house: Yep.
Scrubbing those sinks, floors and counters are all great ways to stay active and get your 10 minutes of exercise! Gardening is even better whether indoors or outdoors.
Staying even a little active and doing any of these exercises is up to you; and remember they are easy to do and effective in your fight to maintain a healthy blood glucose level and stable glucose metabolism.