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Exercising with Sleep Problems

Exercising with Sleep Problems

Poor sleep has been linked to a variety of chronic disease and conditions. Regular exercise can improve sleep and decrease insomnia, especially when completed at the start of the day to maintain a natural sleep pattern. Source: Exercise Works.

Exercising with Stroke

Exercising with Stroke

Returning to exercise after a stroke accomplishes three rehabilitation goals: preventing complications of prolonged activity, preventing recurrent adverse health events, and increasing fitness. Regular exercise also makes everyday tasks easier through less exertion. Source: Exercise Works. 

Exercising with Type 2 Diabetes

Exercising with Type 2 Diabetes

Regular exercise reduces the occurrence of Type 2 diabetes by 20–60% and combined with dietary changes significantly reduces the amount of sugar in the blood, risk of obesity and improves your heart function. Source: Exercise Works 

Exercising with Valvular Disease

Exercising with Valvular Disease

Regular exercise can reduce health risks from valvular disease, help maintain cholesterol and blood pressure and can improve your ability to enjoy the activities of daily living, including work and leisure time with friends and family. Source: Exercise Works. 

Fitness workouts for amputees

Fitness workouts for amputees

In this training session Paralympic expert Heinrich Popow will show you fitness exercises that you can do at home. Source: Ottobock

Get Fit as You Sit Workout

Get Fit as You Sit Workout

Low-impact Get Fit as You Sit workout. Visit ParticipACTION for more great videos to move you…Source: ParticipACTION.