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Table 1 Aerobic Exercise

From: A step in the right direction: exploring the effects of aerobic exercise on HbA1c reduction

Aerobic exercise

Moderate intensity

Vigorous intensity

Examples of activity

Brisk walking, bicycling slower than 10 miles/hr on level terrain, active forms of yoga, gardening, and dancing (ballroom)

Hiking uphill, running, aerobic dancing, cycling 10 miles/hr or more

HRmax (heart rate maximum)

55- 74%

75–95%

Duration of exercise

Minimum of 150 min/week

Minimum of 75–150 min/week