Motivation & Physical Activity Ashley Baveas Accredited Exercise Physiologist Motivation Definition: a reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way - Internal / external factors Highly individualised You need to find out what drives you Use motivational tools discussed shortly Exercise is strongly recommended for individuals with type 1 diabetes as it is associated with greater life expectancy and a lower frequency of complications associated with diabetes1 Australia’s Physical Activity Guidelines Summary • At least 30 minutes per day (>210min a week) • Resistance based exercise at least 2 times per week • Be active on most, preferably all, days during the week • Break up sitting time Exercising with type 1 diabetes • • • • Many variables affect blood glucose levels Individual response Timing is important Hypos can affect confidence Goal Setting • Foundation of success • Not everyone enjoys exercise (planning is key) • Write down goals • Have your goals clearly visible • Tell people your goals (support network) • Revise goals regularly S M A R T • Specific • Measurable • Attainable • Realistic • Timeframe Technology • Helpful to measure daily movement patterns • Can provide structured ways to increase activity • Helpful to monitor intensity (Heart rate) • Easily accessible via smartphones, watches, wrist bands • Instant feedback on levels of activity Keep a weekly exercise diary Time Monday Morning Walk 15 mins Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Resistance exercises 15 mins Saturday Sunday Social Tennis 90 mins Mid morning Lunchtime Afternoon Evening Swimming laps 45 mins Home Resistance circuit 15 mins Walk 30 mins Yoga class 45 mins Gardening/House work 60 mins Salsa dance class 60 mins Record your activity Activity Duration Intensity Pre BGL During BGL Post BGL 2 hr post BGL Adjustments made Walk 60 mins Moderate 8.5 7.3 4.8 6.5 Apple immediately after activity Boxing class 45mins Moderatevigorous 9 13.2 10.7 6.3 none Swimming laps 30mins Moderate 7.5 - 3.8 4.5 Next time: Eat extra exchange before / after, test during • Gives you valuable information Rewards system • • • Works on external motivation Planning required, works into goal worksheet Make sure rewards are not detrimental to achievement of goals Examples: If I do 30 mins of moderate exercise everyday for the next 2 weeks, I will buy myself some new gym clothes. If I meet my weight loss goal of 6kg over the next 12 weeks I will go on a weekend away See an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) www.essa.org.au – Find an exercise physiologist in your local area • 4 year university trained allied health professional • AEPs specialise in individualised exercise programs for people with existing chronic conditions or people at high risk of developing chronic conditions • Works as a member of your diabetes care team • Addresses barriers & provides motivation and professional advice regarding physical activity Add variety • • • • Easy to get stuck in the same pattern of activity Try new things Remember, more testing may be required for a new activity Can change mode of exercise, type of training eg intervals, environment eg water based activity Distraction techniques • Listening to music • Watching television • Reading • 14 week Canadian Study found: (combined personal TV & music) - Significantly lower drop out rates - Higher attendance rates - Longer exercise sessions - Greater cardiorespiratory improvements Join a group • • • • Social interaction Provides accountability Fun Takes focus off activity Study: Groups vs individual approach? - True groups superior compared to standard exercise class - Exercise at home with contact superior to exercise at home without contact * True groups: involve group dynamics principles to promote cohesiveness Participate in active hobbies • Good for people who find structured forms of activity difficult • Examples include: gardening, bushwalking, dog walking, yard work, housework, dancing, kayaking, rock-climbing Train for an event • Gives you a purpose or an objective for being active • Great way for friends to be active together • Set time-frame • Clear goal progression eg running a 10km marathon A new challenge? • Sign up for Stadium Stomp and join the DNSW team • Sunday 26th July 2015 • SCG • 6,300 stair climb www.stadiumstomp.com.a u/SCG Summary • Improve confidence with hypo risk by keep a PA and BGL diary • Use goal setting to make a contract with yourself • Check out new technology apps to see if they will help motivate you to be more active • Join a group • Pencil in exercise for the week • Can be successful through planning, trial and error, experience & consultation with your diabetes care team Work with your Diabetes Care Team • Diabetes Educator, Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist, Endocrinologist • Diabetes NSW Customer Care Line 1300 DIABETES The mind is everything. What you think you become - Buddha People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily. –Zig Ziglar
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