Mahesh’s story
“Some days, I roll out of bed and do my workout in my jim-jams.”
When Mahesh was diagnosed with diabetes, it came as quite a shock, as he’d always considered himself a healthy person. And as especially after his pacemaker insertion, finding ways to keep moving was important to him. With all the challenges of the last few years, options to get active seemed limited – or so he thought! Mahesh rediscovered the joy of getting out in his garden and trying new activities from the comfort of his home. Switching up the ways he gets active keeps him busy and lifts his spirits at the same time.
How Mahesh gets moving
Mahesh has taken up yoga with online workout videos, which he has been enjoying immensely. Yoga is something he’d wanted to try for a while, and the fact that he’s doing it in the comfort of his home frees him from being concerned about messing up or what others might think.
As someone who has described himself as being active with “sporadic success,” he will occasionally cycle and go on walks with the family as well. Mahesh enjoys discovering new ways to get active, especially when this means he gets to spend more time with the people he loves too!
Trying new activities
You might just be starting to get active, or you might be looking to try something new. Either way, there are some things that might be helpful to bear in mind when you’re trying out a new way of moving.
Diabetes
For people living with diabetes, moving more is good for your overall health and your diabetes. Every step taken to moving more can help you with managing your condition, so there’s plenty of ways you can find movement that works for you.
Yoga, Thai Chi, Pilates and meditation
Immerse yourself in a session of yoga and meditation or get moving with Tai Chi and Pilates. Pick a workout that’s within your comfort zone and stay active in a way that works for you.