Spin-a-Thon To Reduce Your Sugar
At 66, Joe Konte is busy spinning his suger away as he enjoys spinning exercise regularly. He, like many other diabetes patients prefer doing the same. Joe, thinks about joining the upcoming Tour De Cure Spin-a -thon, the event organised by the American Diabetes Association. Joe is not the only one to think like this. The spin-a-thon event is gaining popularity, as more and more people participate in the event . The ADA reports that diabetes is one of the major diseases in the USA as nearly 75 million people are affected by it . Keeping all these in mind , the event can be considered as a strong and fruitful step forward. The event is organized in June 22 each year.
They can participate in three hours or 30 minutes, whichever they prefer to. Participants have to pay the required fee based on the hours they can spend. Renand , a trainer and veteran attached to the event, terms the event as virtually tour de cure. It is not a competitive event and no experience is required, adds Renand. The event is popular among people other than diabetes patients. Veteran bicyclist Gene Nacey, owner of Life Cycle Fitness, feels that cycling is good as it reduces various health problems related to blood pressure, obesity and even low self esteem. The whole fee is doneted to diabetes treatment, sources said.
Organizers are thinking to use clips from other similar events to make it more attractive and also to promote healthy competition among the participants. However, it is very pleasing to see the growing popularity. It is a ray of hope for diabetes patients.
Source:VALLEY NEWS DISPATCH
