5 Resistance Band Exercises for Diabetics

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If you are suffering from diabetes, try some of the resistance band exercises below as suggested by Healthshots.

Why should people with diabetes exercise with resistance bands?

Dr Aijaz Ashai, a physiotherapist and fitness expert (India), said that exercising with resistance bands is a safe and effective way for diabetics to build muscle, improve insulin response and improve health.

In a study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, people with a long-standing history of diabetes experienced improved glucose control after performing resistance band exercises.

5 Best Resistance Band Exercises for Diabetics

Seated row exercise

This exercise is done with a resistance band.

First, sit on the floor with your legs straight.

Wrap a resistance band around the soles of your feet, holding one end in each hand.

Pull the rope toward you while squeezing your shoulder blades together.

Slowly release your hands and return to the starting position.

Bicep curl exercise

To do bicep curls, stand on a resistance band, holding the ends of the band in each hand.

Bend both arms toward the shoulders while keeping the elbows close to the body.

Lateral Raise Exercise

Stand up straight with your feet on the resistance band, using your hands to stretch the two ends of the band.

Keep your elbows bent and raise your arms overhead.

Squat exercise with resistance band

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place the band between your feet.

Hold the end of the rope in each hand and bring the handles up to shoulder level.

Squat down, keeping your knees behind your toes, then stand up.

Chest Press

Use a sturdy object to secure the rope behind you and hold both ends of the rope with each hand.

Push your hand forward as if you were pushing an object away from you.

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