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Exercise

Exercise and spinal cord injury wc skills mono1

Being fit and active is important for good health.

 

Posture and spinal cord injury posture

Good posture when you are sitting in a wheelchair is important for many reasons.

Rating of perceived exertion josh active push

The rate of perceived exertion is a scale used to monitor exercise intensity.

Finding wheelchair accessible pool and gym facilities gym wc

It's useful to have a set of questions on hand when you are trying to find out how accessible a sporting facility is.

Getting Started

Here are a few common barriers to physical activity and some tips to help overcome them.

Physical Activity Plan

A Physical Activity Planner can be a great tool to get yourself into a new routine and keep you on track.

Using the FITT principle to get fit

The FITT Principle is an easy tool to use for planning out your activity. The acronym stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type.