Health and Fitness for Disabled People
Health and fitness for disabled people is crucial to enjoying an happy and active life — both mentally and physically. For many, getting started is a challenge. For others, finding the right mix of health and fitness for a disabled person is hard.
As with other activities, there are a number of adapted programs and activities to support health and fitness for disabled people. We have articles to motivate you to get started as well as posts with how to videos demonstrating some basic exercise programs.
It’s just a start. Please email us and let us know what interests you and we will post more info about that for you. And, if you’ve found something that you love and want to share, email us and we’ll post that too.
What Physical Disability Personal Trainer Does A physical disability personal trainer can help with a number of things, including: Help establish goals Jump start exercise routines Teach safe and effective techniques for exercise Make sure that you’re applying the techniques and correct you if not…
The following videos are meant to provide an introduction and demonstration of some seated or wheelchair cardio exercise options. Many more are available on YouTube. How Often to Do Cardio Exercises? A full wheelchair cardio exercise regimen is a minimum of five days per week…
The following seated or wheelchair strengthening exercise videos are meant to provide an introduction and demonstration of some seated or wheelchair cardio exercise options. Many more are available on YouTube. These are done using resistance bands. How Often to Do Strengthening Exercises? A full exercise…
People with physical disabilities can, and should, participate in a well-structured strength training program, which increases muscle size, improves muscle endurance and prevents bone loss. In addition to making one stronger, strength training with disability also helps prevent injuries. Strength training with disability uses some…
A balanced disabled exercise routine incorporates three key types of exercise. Each of these exercises build off each other and combine resulting in much improved overall health and fitness. Flexibility Flexibility exercises range from simple stretches to tai chi and yoga. Flexibility exercises provide a…
Everyone know that exercise is good for them. But, a physically disabled exercise routine, is perhaps, even more important. In general, regular exercise just makes you feel better and have more energy. Yet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (The CDC), “Nearly…
There are a number of reasons to exercise despite physical disability. Here are a few from The Mayo Clinic: Exercise controls weight Exercise combats health conditions and diseases Exercise improves mood Exercise boosts energy Exercise promotes better sleep Exercise puts the spark back into your…
