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wheelieblade

I've not had a look through all the posts so no idea if anyone else has posted and apologies if they have, but does anyone have any good ideas for cardio and strength training for wheelchair users? The wii is my main form of exercise, apart from wheeling my hulk around that is and just need some ideas.

jeff261159

I recently saw a post on here with a link to youtube about excercise for bed. Im a truck driver so space is limited. I thought the excercises were great and could easily be done by a wheelchair user. If you have any problems finding it, send me a note and I'll find the link.

CassieLEO

Heres a couple sites for ya!!! Good luck!!

http://exercise.about.com/library/blseatedupperbody.htm

http://www.livestrong.com/article/108802-exercises-people-wheelchairs/

wheelieblade

Thanks to you both

jeff261159

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uz2wY129PM

butterflyinamber78

http://www.thewheelchairsite.com/exercise/ Has some neat ideas for resistance bands, cheap and easy to obtain (got mine at wallyworld. :laugh: .) If your looking for equipment, and want to make an investment, theres an exercise bike for the arms that we have at our gym (we have a ton of equipment for wheelchair users, but this makes sense at an Army gym, unfortunately). It's probably not available in your average fitness store, but in a short google session, it came up for me several times, so its definately avalable for on-line purchase. That seems to be the most popular machine at our gym with the wounded warriors, theres always a line for it, if its something you can/want to do.
http://www.bing.com/shopping/mini-cycle-arm-and-leg-exercise-machine/where-to-buy/7AD1FB3E57565A155003?q=arm+exercise+bike&FORM=HURE
aha! found one, 49$ for the cheapest. Just one site though, and I know nothing about it. Just gives the visual of what I'm talking about.

Kirsty_UK

I've never tried this, but apparently it can be used for your arms instead of under a desk with feet.

http://lifehacker.com/263136/under+the+desk-pedal-exerciser