Can I stay active if I have a disability?
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Piedmont Heart Institute answered:A disability may make it harder to stay active, but it shouldn't stop you. In most cases, people with disabilities can improve their flexibility, mobility, and coordination by becoming physically active. Getting regular physical activity can also help you stay independent by preventing illnesses, such as heart disease, that can make caring for yourself more difficult.
Even though you have a disability, you should still aim to meet the physical activity goals. Work with a doctor to develop a physical activity plan that works for you.
This answer is based on source information from the National Women's Health Information Center.
Helpful? 4 people found this helpfulA disability may make it harder to stay active, but it shouldn't stop you. In most cases, people with disabilities can improve their flexibility, mobility, and coordination by becoming physically active. Getting regular physical activity can also... More -
Rocco Venneri - NASM Elite Trainer answered:Yes staying active even with a disability is beneficial for both body and mind. Medical clearance should be the first step, your primary care physician will know if you are ready. Finding the right trainer who has worked with the disabled is a great way to get started back into physical activity.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has found that people with disabilities are far less likely to engage in physical activity than those without disability.
Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulYes staying active even with a disability is beneficial for both body and mind. Medical clearance should be the first step, your primary care physician will know if you are ready. Finding the right trainer who has worked with the disabled is a great... More -
Shannon Schritz - NASM Elite Trainer answered:There is a trial and error when it comes to knowing what can be done. The big key is comfort and enjoyment. Anything can be exercise as repetition and resistance are the variables. A variety of tools, toys can be incorporated to accommodate position, mobility, accessibility, etc. Finding the right person to work with is more than just knowledge and experience, don't forget the fun, enjoyment factor. You must be able to understand and like the person you are working with.Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulThere is a trial and error when it comes to knowing what can be done. The big key is comfort and enjoyment. Anything can be exercise as repetition and resistance are the variables. A variety of tools, toys can be incorporated to accommodate... More -
Michelle Nakanishi - NASM Elite Trainer answered:Having a disability should not limit you in staying active in your life. The challenge comes from being able to take any form of exercise and modifying it to your needs. Working with a personal trainer that has experience with disabilities would be your first step in staying active. Your trainer will be able to help create a program that will be safe, fun and keep you "moving." Do not let a disability keep you from staying healthy.Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulHaving a disability should not limit you in staying active in your life. The challenge comes from being able to take any form of exercise and modifying it to your needs. Working with a personal trainer that has experience with... More -
Nicole Chandanais - NASM Elite Trainer answered:You most definitely can and should stay active if you have a disability. Like I say, there is usually nothing going on that entitles one to eliminate physical activity completely. Sometimes that is a hard idea to comprehend. You may have to alter your program, you may have to alter your times, you may have to alter you mental attitude - so do just that! You can stay active and I can say that I have done exactly this. Never let a disability hold you back from a healthy lifestyle!
You most definitely can and should stay active if you have a disability. Like I say, there is usually nothing going on that entitles one to eliminate physical activity completely. Sometimes that is a hard idea to comprehend. You may have to alter... More
