I’ve said it before and will keep saying it until I get the message across. No matter what your physical disability is, there is absolutely no excuse for not keeping your mind and body as healthy as possible. What most people don’t realize, whether they are capable or not, is that even a few minutes of gentle exercise will make a difference in overall well-being. I hear the same story over and over, “I’m disabled, it doesn’t make sense” – “Too hot” – Too cold “-” Too tired. “All of that is done to death and I don’t listen to any of them.
When it comes to fitness, we cannot differentiate between non-disabled or physically handicapped people, as each of us has the choice of choosing a healthy body or a lazy body. I tell you, you owe it to yourself and your future health by reaping what you sowed – choose health now and you’ll enjoy a healthier body and mind. Choose apathy and your body will respond accordingly with tiredness, sluggishness, poor circulation, and that terrible feeling of wanting to do nothing but sit.
You can change all of that so easily and quickly. The body is an incredible machine that adapts quickly to change and rewards the user accordingly.
Just start, wave your arms, reach up to the sky, smile, laugh at yourself, do you understand what I mean? You already feel a little happier.
Stretches have a holistic effect on the body, they relax tight muscles, relieve stress, improve joint mobility and flexibility throughout the body, and best of all, they are so simple and easy to do. 15 minutes of stretching and you will experience a beautiful feeling of calm, you will feel more relaxed and you will be able to continue with the daily routine much easier.
Passive Exerciser – Proven to reduce spasms, aid good circulation, relieve painful joints, and a host of other great benefits. The wonderful thing about this machine is that it electronically exercises your legs while you are sitting watching TV or lying down, you do nothing at all. Perfect for quads, paras and any neurological condition.
Active Exerciser: For arms or legs, simply use the pedals to exercise the legs or grab them with your hands and the hand cycle for a good upper body workout. Simple but very effective.
Balls ‘Zoom’, this is a fun way to train, either alone or with a partner. Wow, this works amazingly well, it provides a great cardio workout as well as an upper body workout. It is also a great way to blend in with your family and friends.
Then there are the tubes with handles and door anchor that allow anyone, sitting or standing, to perform a complete series of exercises that will work the whole body easily and very effectively.
Don’t forget about the humble gymnastic ball, it’s amazing what can be accomplished by throwing this ball!
Give yourself the present of health and fitness. Don’t embark on any strenuous exercise routine without first consulting your doctor or healthcare professional.