Wellbeing & Fitness

Para-athletics: from becoming a para-athlete to facing its challenges

Para-athlete Victoria Baskett, who has a clubfoot, never expected to get into para-athletics. In fact, she didn't see herself as…

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Accessible adventures – no matter what your disability

Thought you couldn't take part in adventure sports, such as climbing or rally driving, because of your disability? Think again.…

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Team BRIT and Nicolas Hamilton launch the UK’s first racing academy for disabled drivers

Team BRIT has launched the UK’s first racing academy for disabled drivers at a special event at Dunsfold racetrack in…

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How cycling helped Nick rediscover who he was after a stroke

A stroke changes someone’s life. That is certainly true for Nick Cole, a former senior ICT Project Manager. A stroke…

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How a visually impaired boxer with muscle weakness is knocking down barriers

Sannah Hussain isn’t your ‘typical’ boxer. She’s female, Muslim, visually impaired and has muscle weakness. But that’s exactly why she’s…

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10 most popular articles on Disability Horizons from 2018

As 2018 comes to an end, we’ve delved into our archives to find out which were the 10 most popular…

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

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

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5 travel, health and fitness bargains for anyone with a disability

With Christmas Day done and dusted and the New Year looming, our thoughts turn to new beginnings. We often resolve…

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Wheelchair fitness machine that helps with fitness and weight loss

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

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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