Are you looking for fun ways to keep in shape during the winter? Or maybe you want to try new activities to beat the winter blues? You don’t have to limit yourself to traditional wheelchair exercises nor to being indoors for several months. There are different winter sports, both indoor and outdoor, that have beenContinue reading “Winter Sports for Wheelchair Users”
Tag Archives: Adaptive Sports
Adaptive Surfing for Wheelchair Users
Many sports have been adapted so that people of all abilities can participate and even compete in, including water sports. Whether you live near the ocean or you are looking to do something to get your adrenaline pumping while you are on vacation, surfing may not have been the first sport to come across yourContinue reading “Adaptive Surfing for Wheelchair Users”
Guide to Wheelchair Fencing for Beginners
Fencing has been adapted for wheelchair users and is a popular Paralympic sport. It has been a part of the Paralympic Games since the very first Games in 1960. It is governed by the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS), a federation of the International Paralympic Committee. It is a fast-paced sport that requiresContinue reading “Guide to Wheelchair Fencing for Beginners”
Adaptive Mountain Biking for Wheelchair Users
If you are looking to get into a sport, there are a few things you need to consider. One question you may consider asking yourself is: would you prefer getting involved in a team sport or a more individualized sport? Once you decide what you prefer, there are a variety of sports you can chooseContinue reading “Adaptive Mountain Biking for Wheelchair Users”
Adaptive Snowboarding for Wheelchair Users
If you’re looking for a way to enjoy the snow and get a good workout, then adaptive snowboarding may be the sport for you! Snowboarding has been adapted for everyone of all abilities to be able to participate. However, even though anyone can go downhill, Disabled Sports USA says that people with body asymmetry areContinue reading “Adaptive Snowboarding for Wheelchair Users”
A Beginner’s Guide to Adaptive Skiing
Do you want to participate in winter sports but don’t think it’s possible because you believe that they are only for able-bodied individuals? Several winter sports have been adapted so that people of all abilities can take part. One of the most popular options for winter sports is adaptive skiing, which has been around sinceContinue reading “A Beginner’s Guide to Adaptive Skiing”