Summer’s here—and it’s the perfect excuse to get outdoors.
Whether it’s a stroll along the beach, a walk through the park, or simply strutting around your neighborhood, the warm weather offers a great opportunity to move your body.
But if you need a little more motivation, here’s a great reason to get moving…
Research shows a quick walk after a meal can be a powerful tool in blood sugar management.
Even better? Yet another simple, low-intensity movement can make a MAJOR impact on your metabolic health.
A natural game changer for blood sugar
It’s no secret that physical activity promotes better health. That’s why I’m always encouraging you to move your body.
And as I’ve reported before, just 10 minutes of walking after meals can make a big difference in blood sugar control.
But now, new research published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports shows yet another simple activity works wonders…
Body-weight exercises.
Researchers studied 18 overweight and obese men to explore how transitions between sitting to physical activity might benefit the body—and impact blood sugar.
The subjects were separated into four groups. Over the course of 8.5 hours, they either:
- Sat uninterrupted
- Took one 30-minute walk at a leisurely pace
- Took one 3-minute walk at a leisurely pace
- Squatted 10 times every 45 minutes
And get this…
They found that short, frequent bursts of movement improved blood sugar more than a single, longer walk.
Therefore, lead study author Gao Ying, PhD, concluded, “providers might consider recommending brief activity breaks, even just 3 minutes, every 45 minutes to their patients who have sedentary jobs or lifestyles.”
Simple moves, BIG impact
You don’t need intense workouts or fancy equipment to manage blood sugar effectively. And that’s great news—especially if you lead a simplistic life.
Remember, every bit of movement counts in your quest to better health and ultimate longevity.
And I find it quite refreshing that research consistently finds simple exercises, like a leisurely stroll or bodyweight squats, can significantly improve your metabolic health.
As always, consistency is key. Aim for short, frequent bouts of activity throughout the day. After all, these exercise “snack breaks” can be more effective than longer, grueling workouts. Not to mention—they’re much easier to fit into a busy schedule!
So, lace up your sneakers and take a walk… or drop down for some squats. Your blood sugar—and overall health—will benefit.
Source:
“You should recommend this surprisingly quick workout to your patients with high blood sugar.” MDLinx, 05/29/2025. (mdlinx.com/article/you-should-recommend-this-surprisingly-quick-workout-to-your-patients-with-high-blood-sugar/5KG72viRiUoSDe6EOLH9NU)
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