I came across this idea about what to do at lunchtime.

Walking with others

Some findings about the benefits of walking with others in nature.
  • Less likely to feel depressed.
  • Less likely to feel stressed.

Nordic walking gets you outdoors. Althoguht it increases the number of muscles used, other research I reported on indicates you don't feel like you're working harder. This makes it easy to socialize with others during a walk.


Give it a try!
Combined exercise for people with Type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review
Why is exercise important for Type 2 diabetes patients? Combining resistance and aerobic exercise controlled glucose levels more extensively than one type alone.
Some additional thoughts from the researchers:
  • How do different aerobic and resistance training modes affect glucose control?
  • What are the effects of different training and progression methods?
  • Is any one type of exercise more optimal than others?

What should Nordic walkers take from this? Consider supplementing with other forms of exercise.