New disease SLASHING benefit to getting more CARDIO? (Study)

Sometimes you need some MOTIVATION…

And it can even be a little hard to get GOING…

But it’s always a good feeling when you finish a WORKOUT.

Regular exercise and staying active is one of the single best ways to keep your body – both inside and out – healthy.

Getting exercise (of any kind) is great for your heart, joints, and even your brain!

And just when the benefits of staying active couldn’t get any better, there’s new research that proves exercise has an additional disease-slashing BONUS…

Rest assured, you’ll want all the details on how exercise can protect you from this life-altering condition.

Findings from a lengthy international study spearheaded by the King Abdulaziz Cardiac Center in Saudi Arabia, found that the rate of type 2 diabetes FELL by 10% for each single unit increase in baseline level of metabolic equivalents of task (aka METs) – which is a measure of cardiorespiratory fitness.

In layman’s terms, getting in your ‘cardio’ can significantly reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes.

It’s no hidden secret that getting exercise can only help you prevent type 2 diabetes. But, this is one of the first studies linking incremental increases in cardiorespiratory fitness to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.

The nearly 17-year-long study looked at middle-aged men and women with health risks linked to type 2 diabetes.

Using a series of treadmill stress tests, they found that over time, as their cardiorespiratory capacity increased (the ability to do more strenuous exercise), their markers and risks associated with type 2 diabetes decreased by as much as 10%.

This all means that increasing your ability to do LONGER – and HARDER – ‘cardio’ helps prevent type 2 diabetes.

If you’re already getting your regular doses of cardio – whether on a treadmill, an elliptical, or even a bike – keep it going. And maybe try to slowly increase how long you workout.

Alternatively, if you’re looking to jumpstart a fitness routine, it’s easier – and not as strenuous – than you think.

Low-impact cardio movements like walking are a great way to get started without feeling worn down.

Just be sure to talk to your doctor first before starting any exercise routine… especially if you already have type 2 diabetes.

And speaking of EXERCISE… stay tune for this afternoon’s eAlert. I’ve got the scoop on another exercise that can sharpen your mind – well into old age.

To getting in your cardio,

Sarah Reagan

Sources:

Zoler, Mitchel. “Higher Cardiorespiratory Fitness Cuts Incident Diabetes Risk.” https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/966702?src=