Beat It – Diabetes exercise program Free 8-week group exercise program Beat It is an 8-week diabetes fitness program that involves moderate-intensity aerobic, strength, and balance-based exercises as well as education sessions on healthy living. This life-changing diabetes and exercise program can help you get back into a healthy routine to better manage your diabetes and other chronic conditions. Find Beat It sessions Exercise was tailored to my needs and capabilities. The trainers were patient and encouraging.”~ Don, 78 years Who is Beat It for? Share your story through our Spark Change platform and have your say on what affordable access to AID would mean to you and your quality of life. People living with, or at risk of, diabetes or other chronic lifestyle conditions who want to increase their physical activity levels. Whether you have exercised before or need some help getting started, the Beat It program will tailor individual exercises to your specific needs within a friendly and supportive environment. Get your health and fitness back on track today. 8 week program To participate, you must be able to commit to the 8-week program. (2 sessions per week) Become fitter, stronger Classes start slowly and build up as you become fitter, stronger and more confident. Tailored programs Exercise professionals tailor specific exercise programs to each individual based on your needs. Run by professionals This program is run by exercise professionals who have undertaken training with Diabetes Australia. What’s involved? The 8-week program includes: An initial one-on-one assessment with an exercise professional Exercise program tailored to your abilities and fitness levels 16 group exercise sessions (2 per week) Education sessions on various healthy lifestyle topics Tracking your progress Final consultation Want to find out more about the Beat It exercise program? Take a look at this video to find out more, including what other participants think of the program. Receive an exercise program tailored to your individual needs Benefit from the expertise of a qualified exercise professional Build lifelong skills for managing your health Benefits of the program Beat It is an evidence-based program that incorporates the proven benefits of aerobic exercise and strength training in maintaining good health and managing chronic conditions such as diabetes. Improves your overall health and wellbeing Improves your cardiovascular fitness, strength, balance and flexibility Improves blood glucose levels and diabetes management Improves mood and mental well-being Improves heart, brain, bone and joint health All while giving you the opportunity to socialise while getting active. 90% of participants reported that they now include exercise in their diabetes management plan.” How do you access the program? Are you living with diabetes and registered with the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS)? If you answered yes – you can access the program for FREE. Please visit our events calendar for upcoming programs in your area. If you answered no – you are eligible to access a private Beat It program. There are a number of Beat It trainers who offer private programs across NSW, ACT, Queensland and Tasmania. These programs typically incur a small fee to access. You may be able to obtain a Medicare referral from your GP to subsidise the cost of accessing the program. Discuss this with your trainer prior to joining. If you have diabetes and are not registered with the NDSS – speak with your doctor, it is free to join the NDSS and you will gain access to a range of services, information and subsidised products. (For more information, visit the NDSS registration page). Is there an age restriction on who can participate? Anyone over the age of 18 can participate in the Beat It program. The program is designed to meet your personal needs and can be modified according to your current level of fitness and physical capabilities. Do you need medical clearance to participate? To ensure your safety and ongoing good health, anyone with or at risk of diabetes and other chronic lifestyle-related conditions will require medical clearance from their General Practitioner prior to participating in the program. Find Beat It sessions Can you exercise with diabetes? Yes you can The Beat It program has had some great success stories from people living with diabetes. Beat It saved my life Martin has nothing but praise for Beat It facilitator They call me a gym junkie now This program is the greatest gift to someone living with diabetes who may need a helping hand to get back on track.”~ Lisa, 58 years How to register If you are living with diabetes and registered with the NDSS, visit our event calendar to view our NDSS-funded programs. Find Beat It sessions Alternatively, if you are not eligible for a free NDSS-funded program, you can contact one of our Beat It Trainers who may be running a private program in your local area. Want to become a Beat It trainer? Are you a registered exercise professional who is interested in becoming a Beat it Trainer and delivering the Beat it program? Visit our Diabetes Qualified website for further information.
