Fitness and Exercise

Articles and Books

• Adaptive Aerobics
  This series of articles from Mike Ross is for integrating all people into aerobics classes, regardless of ability or disability.
• Physical Activity and Health Persons with Disabilities
  A Report of the Surgeon General
• Physical Activity Guidelines for Individuals with Disabilities
• Physical Activity, Motivation and People with Disabilities
• Physical Activity Programs for People with Physical Disabilities
• Opening Doors: Why Fitness Facilities Should Make Room for People With Disabilities

   

• Apex Challenge Circuit 7000 Workout Machine
  A multi-purpose weight equipment specially designed to allow paraplegic and quadriplegic individuals to get a complete workout.
• Saratoga Access and Fitness, Inc.
  This company offers the Saratoga and Colorado Cycles for people with disabilities.
• The Track
  Wheelchair Optimized Strength & Conditioning Exercise Equipment. This space saving unit mounts on the wall and can be used by able-bodied and disabled alike.
  
• Uppertone
  This is an Unassisted Muscle Strenghtening System For Quadriplegics.

   

• National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
  The mission of the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) is to promote substantial the health benefits that can be gained from participating in regular physical activity. The slogan of NCPAD is Exercise is for EVERY body, and every person can gain some health benefit from being more physically active. This site provides information and resources that can enable people with disabilities to become as physically active as they choose to be.
• Palaestra
  Forum of Sport, Physical Education & Recreation For Those With Disabilities
• Yoga for the Special Child
  This organization teaches Yoga to infants and children with: Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Learning Disabilities, and Attention Deficit Disorder

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