Category: Exercise
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11 Handicapped Probs: Public Restroom Edition (+ Disability-Related Updates)
Hey, gang. So I noticed my last disability post was at the beginning of August (eek!), but I’m not exactly brimming with ideas in that arena right now–probably because going out less means encountering less awkward situations, rude comments, access struggles, and other things that provide inspo for these posts. Also, the stress of things…
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Exercising with a Progressive Disability During a Pandemic
Throughout this experience, I’ve prayed for people with mental and/or physical illnesses that are exacerbated by the current circumstances. For some, the lack of routine, of social contact, or just of busy-ness/distractions triggers depression, anxiety, etc. For others, physically staying in one place much of the time can worsen mobility issues (in other words, use…
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How my Relationship with Exercise Is Changing Due to Disability Progression (Dealing with Guilt & More)
Hi, friends. Today’s disability chat discusses how my relationship with exercise has changed as my disability, Friedreich’s Ataxia, has progressed. A nagging sense of disappointment In the past, I’ve written about the importance of exercise for people with limited mobility, shared exercise routines, etc. (All available under the category “Exercise“). I still workout devoutly, but…
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My History With Exercise & How It Affects my Disability
Hi, friends. In today’s post, I’ll share some of my history/experience with my disability and exercise, detailing how exercise can and can’t help me bear my condition and emphasizing the importance of consistency! My History With Exercise I have been dealing with the progressive symptoms of Friedreich’s Ataxia since age 11; I’m 25 years old.…
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Handicap-Approved Supplies to Enhance Home Workouts (With Exercise Suggestions)
Hi, friends. Though I love using machines in the gym to strengthen my muscles (especially as a wheelchair user), I workout at home a lot, too. In this post, I’m providing a list of handicap-approved supplies that can help you get started with working out at home. If you’re not handicapped, you can probably amplify…
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Why & How the Physically Limited Should Maintain Leg & Hip Muscles
Hi, friends. For those who struggle with standing, balancing, or walking due to illness and/or old age, daily minutiae becomes a huge burden once the leg and hip muscles atrophy. Using the toilet, taking a shower, simply getting from point A to point B–every little obstacle is a mountain. While the progression of time or…
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Exercise as Relief From Recurring Thoughts
Hi, friends. I’ve mentioned before that I’m very reflective–bordering on obsessive. Especially when a situation either stresses me out or upsets me, certain thoughts run through my mind over and over again, sometimes for more than a day.
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The Importance of Strength (Especially for the Physically Limited)
Hi, friends. Did you know that people with a deficiency in one of the five senses sometimes exhibit a higher acuteness with their other senses? Our bodies are hard-wired for survival, and generally, adaptation and compensation are necessary for survival. Exercise is healthy and beneficial for anyone, but exercise is a crucial component to adaptation/compensation…
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How I Met My Personal Trainer
Hi, friends. Does anyone else have a love-hate relationship with Timehop on Facebook? My memories are either photos that recall good times or cringey statuses/shares. Gah. Anyways, a status popped up in my memories from five years ago…”First day with a legit personal trainer. Hellz yeah.” Yes, I used to say “hellz.” It’s hard to…
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