According to the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association (AHA), adults with type 2 diabetes may benefit from aerobic activity at moderate-intensity (50-70% of peak heart rate) or vigorous-intensity (above 70% peak heart rate) aerobic activity at least 3 days per week with no more than 2 consecutive days without exercise. Exercise should add up to a minimum of 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity and/or a minimum of 90 minutes/week of vigorous-intensity exercise. Muscle-strength training exercises should also be performed 3 days each week using a variety of exercises involving the major muscle groups. The exercise regimen should progress to include 3 sets of 8-10 reps with use of a weight that cannot be lifted more than 9 or 10 times. (13)
