Diabetic Living Australia

LET’S GET FUNCTIONAL

Being active is at the core of managing diabetes. But first, we must be able to move – and enjoy doing so! And that’s where functional fitness comes in. These exercises mimic everyday movements to build strength, stamina and balance for real-world activities you enjoy. Plus, they promote stability to prevent injuries, so you can feel good and incorporate more movement into your life (something all of us could use). Best of all, this routine takes just 10 minutes and uses ordinary household items – no gym required.

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