Yes, personal training is safe and highly beneficial for people with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes when supervised by a qualified trainer. At ATP, our trainers are experienced in designing exercise programmes that help manage blood sugar levels, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce cardiovascular risk factors common in diabetes.
Regular exercise helps manage diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity, lowering blood glucose levels, reducing body fat, and improving cardiovascular health. Strength training is particularly effective because it increases muscle mass, which acts as a glucose sink, helping your body use blood sugar more efficiently throughout the day.
A combination of resistance training and moderate cardiovascular exercise is most effective for diabetes management. Strength training 2-3 times per week builds muscle that helps regulate blood sugar, while walking or cycling improves cardiovascular fitness. Your ATP trainer will design a programme tailored to your specific needs and fitness level.
Your ATP trainer will work with you to establish safe protocols for monitoring blood sugar before, during, and after exercise. This is especially important if you take insulin or sulfonylureas. We ensure your training environment is safe and that you know how to recognise and respond to hypoglycaemia during exercise.
For optimal diabetes management, we recommend 3-4 training sessions per week, combining resistance training and cardiovascular exercise. Consistency is key, as the blood sugar-lowering effects of exercise last 24-72 hours. Your ATP trainer will create a sustainable schedule that fits your lifestyle and helps maintain steady glucose control.