Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario

Tools for low-intensity physical activity

  • Diabetes Canada – benefits of physical activity

-Includes information related to benefits of physical activity, identifying barriers to physical activity and tips to overcoming barriers. For more information, see: https://www.diabetes.ca/diabetescanadawebsite/media/managing-my-diabetes/tools%20and%20resources/benefits-of-physical-activity.pdf?ext=.pdf

 

  • Diabetes Canada – Introductory resistance program

-Includes information related to benefits of resistance training, safety considerations and tips on how to perform the training. For more information, see: https://www.diabetes.ca/diabetescanadawebsite/media/managing-my-diabetes/tools%20and%20resources/introductory-resistance-program.pdf?ext=.pdf

 

  • Diabetes Canada – Maintaining aerobic exercise

-Includes information related to benefits of physical activity and understanding the intensity of aerobic activity. For more information, see: https://www.diabetes.ca/diabetescanadawebsite/media/managing-my-diabetes/tools%20and%20resources/maintaining-aerobic-exercise.pdf?ext=.pdf

 

  • NHS Health Scotland – Walking

- Includes information related to physical and mental health benefits of walking. For more information, see: https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/keeping-active/activities/walking

 

  • NHS University Hospitals of North Midlands – Older adults: Sit up, get dressed, keep moving

-Includes information on how activity can prevent deconditioning syndrome, which can contribute to constipation and incontinence. For more information, see: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk/our-services/older-adults/

Older Adults
A Proactive Approach to Bowel & Bladder Management in Adults
Sample Tools