Exercise type and intensity

Exercise can be divided into moderate and vigorous activity. The difference in intensity will have an implication for glucose management.

This table shows different intensities of different types of exercise:

Low Intensity

• Pilates
• Yoga
• Tai Chi
• Bowls
• Walking on flat ground
• Walking lengths of swimming pool
• Putting
• Golf
• Cricket
• Snooker
• Darts

Mid Intensity

• Cycling
• Cross trainer
• Walking uphill
• Jogging
• Swimming (breast stroke)
• Body Jam classes
• Body Pump classes
• Aqua aerobics
• Rowing (comfortable pace)
• Football
• Badminton

High Intensity

• Rowing (hard pace)
• Running
• Sprinting
• Interval training
• Swimming (front crawl)
• Body Attack classes
• Body Step classes
• Spinning classes
• Circuit classes
• Boxercise classes
• Step machine
• Rugby
• Squash
• Tennis

Now look at the possible effects that your exercise type and intensity have on your blood glucose: