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Wellbeing & Fitness

5 ways to maintain fitness in winter if you have a disability

02/01/2023

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Wellbeing and fitness words in a cross shape with the word fit in the middle and a hand with a pen over it

Boccia player, Georgina Moore, has put together 5 ways to maintain fitness in winter if you have a disability.

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Using exercise equipment if you have a physical disability

30/04/2021

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Ross is exercising using a punch bag

Ross Lannon, a blogger at A Life On Wheels, talks about how he maintains his fitness with a physical disability,…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Leonard Cheshire’s workout package encourages people with disabilities to stay active at home

19/03/2021

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Two women are sitting on yoga mats doing leg stretches - Photo by Cliff Booth from Pexels

Charity Leonard Cheshire have developed a fitness programme to encourage people with disabilities to maintain their well-being at home.

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Why wheelchair fencing could be the sport for you

10/08/2019

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Two people wheelchair fencing

Have you ever considered wheelchair fencing? Karen, who has Cerebral Palsy, didn't think it would be right for her but…

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10 exercises to keep you flexible and fit in 2020 if you’re disabled

01/01/2019

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Kris from Wheely Good Fitness

It’s a new year and a new opportunity to get healthy – no matter what your level of ability. So…

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Wheelchair fitness machine that helps with fitness and weight loss

21/12/2018

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A lot of people know from personal experience how difficult it can be for wheelchair users to lose weight. But…

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Wheelchair exercise: using Zumba to make fitness more inclusive

17/09/2018

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Wheelchair Zumba class

Our Deputy Editor Shannon, who uses a wheelchair, didn’t think she would be able to participate in able-bodied exercise classes.…

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