Workout and weight loss on wheels- starting groups

My original plan and interest in this blog was to start groups on the topic. Well it is still very much an interest so I am going to seek out consumer service organizations and offer this opportunity. So many people decide it is an impossibility but I think the key is to have people offering support and encouragement. New techniques is also a plus that would result in success. Eventually I can offer the lessons I have designed and meet one on one with people- if they would like. I know that once I start with one, interest will be generated. Perhaps Consumer Advocacy Program will accept my offer. What do people have to lose - but weight?

Workout and weight loss on wheels- fitness not food- for comfort

It is common that when a person is depressed (s)he turns to food. When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These chemicals interact with the receptors in your brain that reduce your perception of pain. They trigger a positive feeling in the body, like morphine. Feelings that follow a run or workout is often described as "euphoric." That feeling, called a runner's high, can be accompanied by a positive and energizing outlook on life. So what if a person turns to exercise for comfort? That would decrease weight-and a whole lot more. Two reasons to get out of depression- exercise and lose weight. Think about the benefits of literally running off depression! Therefore, ice cream is not the only answer.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- workOUT rock climbing

Rock climbing can easily be adapted for people with pysical challenges. If you have a prosthesis use a climbing shoe it can be put over an existing prosthetic foot. Getting to the rock can be difficult because of uneven terrain. Sometimes it is bes not to wear a prosthesis, just a rubber sleeve on the limb. To get the feel of what it’s like to climb and how the muscles work and the leg performs try an indoor climbing wall, there you learn to put on a harness. Some people use a leg designed for Telemark skiing. It has become one of the fastest growing sporting activities. A person can climb to his comfort level thanks to indoor climbing walls and a variety of programs that accommodate all ages and all abilities, including wheelchair users and arm amputees. It is not only a physical activity but cerebral too. It takes patience and planning, and forces the climber to make decisions as one gets to a spot and strategizes where to go from there. Adaptive climbers don’t have the same strength, so some may rely more on their fingers for support.Communication with your belayer is extremely important. Not understanding the terminology can lead to accidents. Top roping means that at the top of the wall or rock there is an anchor where the rope is already looped over it and both ends of the rope hand down. The belayer attaches one end of the rope to their belay device, and the climber ties onto the other end.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- workOUT golf

Anyone can play golf regardless of a physical challenge. A torsion absorber and rotator allow you people with amputations to pivot to finish your swing. If you play with one arm you can swing with both hands. If you’re unable to walk, you can play golf from a seated position from a cart. Just play against par, you can tee up the ball without bending over. Numerous devices exist, including single-rider golf cart accessible on all public courses. Other adaptive devices include the Amputee Golf Grip and Golf Pro which has been designed for people missing one of their hands. This will make it easier to better grip the club. Another device is adaptive gloves and grip aids.

Workoutyt and weight loss on wheels- workOUT canoeing

There are many adaptations available to paddlers including seating, socket that fits over the side of the boat for maximum control and performance. When you are not just rotating from the shoulders but through the whole body and hips as well so when get a forward thrust. Paddlers with quadriplegia can hold themselves upright in the boat by using a spray skirt, a device that is worn around the waist using a gasket that seals out water. The “skirt” is the portion that goes from the torso to cover the cockpit to keep out water. Those with upper-limb amputations or muscle weakness there are a variety of grip adaptations to keep the hand on the paddle, as well as allowing for a quick release when needed. If one wants to be competitive you must submit to weight training all year round to improve muscular balance. Use a stationary rowing machine with an adaptor attachment that simulates single-blade paddling. This has recently been added to the Paralympics as a recognized sport.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- workOUT- swim

Swimming has been considered to be the second most popular sport. As an exercise it can offer anyone a wonderful cardio vascular workout. If you have a disability benefits of being in the water are numerous. It improves joints and promotes independence in movement that can’t always be achieved out of it. It soothes sore joints for those who suffer from arthritis. Water makes you buoyant and supports your weight, spine, joints and muscles. Water provides resistance that’s good for your muscular endurance and for strength training. It increases strength and endurance as well as the heart pumping blood more efficiently. Mentally, fun in the pool decreases stress. It elicits a positive response that improves your attitude. Spending time at the pool with friends increases social interaction Just a general sense of well-being. Adaptive swimming is a hugely popular sport. It's been in the paralympics since 1960. Athletes with disabilities who join swimming clubs benefit from better sport-specific coaching, more rigorous training, more competition in practice, and higher expectations than they are likely to receive in other settings.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- workOUT- tennis

Wheelchair tennis started in 1976 and has grown into a Paralympic sport. It can be played with no modification by anyone who can wheel a chair and move their arms. The one change in rules is that the player who uses a wheelchair gets two bounces of the ball before it has to be hit, instead of one. Chair users need to learn to grip the racquet differently than able-bodied players because they need to hold the racquet and push the chair at the same time. The chair must be pushed with the heel of the hand and the inside of the racquet grip, so the racquet is up and ready. The racquet is held in the dominant hand with four fingers, leaving the thumb free. This leaves the pad of the hand free, giving the player a contact point with the wheel or push rim. But the free hand does the majority of the work on the court, because it is constantly pushing and turning the chair. Strategy for returning serves varies slightly from able-bodied players they must stay further behind the base line. Moving around the court involves reacting, negotiating, and recovering. If you stay at the net, you won’t be able to return long shots. After coming in for the shot, you recover quickly and get back to the hub, always going back and forth- quick movement is important because otherwise they won't be able to reach the ball. You also must turn with your head often. Learn to push with the heel of your hand so the racquet is up and ready.