Wheelchair Exercises
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There are many important benefits to wheelchair exercises. One important benefit of wheelchair exercises is increased upper body strength and entrance. Wheelchair user can select from a variety of different types of wheelchair exercises.
The wheelchair exercises can reduce depression and improve the wheelchair user's self-image. Exercise helps reduce stress and anxiety. Regular exercise often helps improve insomnia.
Many people think of seated aerobics when I think of wheelchair exercises, but there are many forms of wheelchair exercises. Some wheelchair users participate in athletic sports as part of their exercise routine.
If the wheelchair user is not in good physical shape, the wheelchair user should slowly build their strength and endurance. Exercising at least 4 to 5 times a week for half an hour to forty-five minutes is a general recommendation for wheelchair exercises.
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All exercising should begin with stretching. Soreness and injury can often be prevented if the person takes time to stretch properly. For beginners, deep breathing exercises and stretching can be a good start to an exercise program.
Lifting weights is a common way to build upper body strength. The wheelchair user can start with light weights and gradually increase the weight as they become stronger.
While lifting weights increases upper body strength, aerobic activity is beneficial for building endurance. For wheelchair users who want to exercise alone, there are aerobic videos and audiotapes designed for wheelchair users or people who must exercise while seated.
Competitive wheelchair sports are a way for the wheelchair users to enjoy themselves, get exercise, and may also improve self image. Many different sports such as basketball, tennis, hockey, and rugby have the sporting groups for wheelchair users.
Exercise classes for wheelchair users may be found at local gyms. Some local gyms have wheelchair aerobics and wheelchair yoga. One popular wheelchair exercise available at gyms is water aerobics.
The wheelchair users should discuss wheelchair exercises with their doctor. The doctor, local hospital, and local gym may have information about organized sports or exercise classes for wheelchair users. If the wheelchair user has a strong interest in and organize, competitive wheelchair sport, the wheelchair user may want to start a wheelchair sports group.
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February 2nd, 2010 at 9:02 pm
Being in a wheel chair can be tough mentally and physically, but it doesn’t have to stop you. I have know quite a few people who have overcome the problems of being in a wheel chair to become not only a better person, but are also some of the strongest people I know.