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10 . 2024

Daily dose of health

Work out anytime, anywhere for a healthier community!

Work out anytime, anywhere for a healthier community!

Did you know that regular resistance exercises can lower the risk of diabetes? Resistance exercises increase muscle mass to better utilise glucose, reducing blood sugar. This will lower the risk of diabetes, a leading cause of chronic kidney disease.

As a community, we can uplift each other by incorporating accessible exercises into our daily lives – no gym membership or special equipment needed. Let’s embrace these opportunities to enhance our well-being. Start today and make every move count towards a healthier you and a healthier community!

Home – Push-ups

Start: Get into a plank position, with both hands on the ground slightly wider than shoulder-width.

Lower: Bend elbows to lower your chest until it is almost touching the floor.

Push: Push back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.

Park – Reverse Lunges

Start: Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and hands on your hips.

Step: Take a big step backward with one leg, lowering your hips until both knees are bent to 90°.

Return: Push through the front heel to return to the starting position.

Exercise Corner – Chest Press

Start: Lie down on the bench with feet flat against the ground and both hands on the handles.

Press: Push the handles forward to extend your arms without locking your elbows.

Return: Bring the handles back to chest level.

Staircase – Calf Raise

Start: Stand on the edge of the step with your heels off the edge.

Raise: Lift your heels up high.

Lower: Slowly lower your heels down below the step.

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