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Randy Wastradowski, Special to the Times 11:48 a.m. MT Feb. 23, 2017

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Its been known for decades that regular, moderate exercise has many positive benefits for the average adult.

Some of these benefits include controlling weight, improving mood, boosting energy, promoting better sleep and improving ones social life through group type exercise classes and programs.

Perhaps the most important benefit of regular exercise is that of combating health conditions and diseases.

An active lifestyle boosts high-density lipoprotein (HLD) or good cholesterol and decreases unhealthy triglycerides. This will help your blood flow smoothly, decreasing your risk of cardiovascular disease.

Regular exercise also helps prevent or manage a number of health issues and concerns including stroke, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, depression, a number of types of cancer, arthritis and falls.

Only recently has there been research regarding the benefits of exercise for those suffering from chronic diseases. We know that exercise helps prevent diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease and arthritis but what happens to those who are suffering from one of more of these diseases?

Interval training can be tolerated in people with heart disease and can produce significant benefits. Regular exercise can help insulin more effectively lower blood sugar levels as well as help in weight control and boost energy for those with diabetes.

Exercise can reduce pain and help maintain muscle strength in the muscles around the spine of those suffering with arthritis.

For those who have gone through cancer treatment, exercise can improve endurance, promote flexibility and increase muscular strength which will ultimately improve ones quality of life and everyday functionality.

As with beginning any exercise program, its important to consult your physician, but even more so when suffering from a chronic disease. Your doctor can help you determine what physical limitations you may have, how long your exercise sessions should last and what level of intensity would be appropriate for you.

An individualized exercise routine is essential in order not to induce injury.The best way to ensure sticking to your exercise routine is to exercise with a partner or with a group of those in your same condition.

This creates accountability with each other as well as providing an outlet to share experiences with others who have gone through similar experiences.

The YMCA of El Paso has programs specific to those suffering from chronic diseases including the Livestrongat the YMCA physical activity program for cancer survivors, the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program for those who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes and EnhanceFitness which is designed for those with arthritis.

The YMCA provides certified instructors who are trained specifically to work with individuals with chronic diseases. All three of these programs are evidence based and have yielded tremendous results for those who have been consistent in attending and participating in these classes.

For more information regarding these programs please go to http://www.elpasoymca.org. Livestrong at the YMCA and EnhanceFitness is offered at all three YMCA locations while the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program is offered at the Bowling Family YMCA.

Contact the following YMCA branches for more information: Loya Family YMCA (Eastside) 590-9622; Bowling Family YMCA (Northeast) 755-9622 or the Westside Family YMCA at 584-9622.

Randy Wastradowski, executive director, Westside Family YMCA.

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