Building Your Own Strength Training Program

Instructor:
Kathryn Gentile, ACSM, CEP, CPT
Strength training provides significant benefits for people with diabetes: Improved insulin sensitivity, increased metabolism, fat loss, and reduced cardiovascular risk just to name a few. Plus, it helps you to look better and feel better! Successful strength training does not require fancy/expensive equipment, but if you want your program to be safe and effective, you have to know what you’re doing. Learn the right techniques and strategies from a diabetes expert who is also an accomplished weight lifter and certified personal trainer.
Specific topics include:
- Principles of muscle development
- Resistance vs. strength vs. hypertrophy vs. muscle endurance training
- Customizing your program to your goals and abilities
- Equipment options & comparisons
- Steps for ensuring your safety
- Glucose management strategies
- Proper technique for dozens of exercises
no pressure!