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Exercises for Wheelchair Users, Devices and Sportswear
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As an ambulatory wheelchair user, I follow some of the exercises listed here and I also hope this list can help you like it helped me.
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Exercises

These seated exercises are not only for wheelchair users. If you or someone you know experience light-headedness when exercising, these activities are useful for you.

 
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You can still keep fit even though you're seated all the time, with these 7 easy-to-follow exercises.
7 Simple Exercises You Can Do in a Wheelchair or Sitting Dow (Exercise Anywhere)
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Basic and easy to follow exercises to strengthen your core.
Stop Slumping in Your Chair: 4 Seated Core Exercises for MS
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Great for seniors as these exercises are not aggressive and are easy to follow.
Range of Motion Chair Exercises for Seniors (Arthritis/Limited Mobility/True Beginners)
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Awe-inspiring workout routine from a paraplegic wheelchair user.
SCI Paraplegic workout (Awe-Inspiring)
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User-friendly exercises for all levels of fitness.
Wheelchair Ab Workout (Building Upper Body Strength)
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Upper-body strength building exercises for everyone.
Wheelchair Push-Ups (Tetraplegic / Quadriplegic Exercises)
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Low-impact and practical exercises to strengthen the heart.
Wheelchair Cardio (Low Impact Workout)
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Adaptable burpee exercises for wheelchair users.
Wheelchair Burpees (Tetraplegic / Quadriplegic Exercises)
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These exercises are also suitable for non-wheelchair users.
15-Minute Chair Exercises For Seniors (Simple Seated Workout For Over 60s)
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Tools and Equipment

These devices are recommended so that you can get more out of your workouts.

 
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This prevents your feet from slipping off when you're exercising.
2-Piece Wheelchair Foot Fixation Shoes (Slip Prevention)
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Keeping your hands and fingers strong is very important especially if you are seated in a wheelchair the whole day.
Hand Grip Strengthener (Portable and Discreet)
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Great for travelling as you can bring this along wherever you go.
Shoulder Pulley Trainer (Portable and Lightweight)
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If your legs lack the strength to move, this motorized device not only helps you to move but also improves your blood circulation.
Motorized Pedal Exerciser with Remote (Quiet Workout)
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Great for exercising the upper body and building stamina.
Adjustable Arm And Shoulder Trainer Bike for Seniors (Portable Exercising)
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Sportswear, Accessories

Some of these offer a tongue-in-cheek look at exercises for the physically-impaired while others are a fashion statement.

 
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A stylized Alice In Wonderland Women's Muscle Tank Top.
Cyberpunk Alice In Wonderland Muscle Tank Top
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Humorous take on a wheelchair user.
Funny Wheelchair T-Shirt
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Great for those who perspire a lot when exercising.
Quick-Dry Bandana (Breathable Headscarf)
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Wear this to show your worth even when no one believes in you.
Motivational Tee Shirt (Unlimited Possibilities)
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Not many people know that some wheelchair users can stand up and walk for a short distance so this serves to educate them.
Ambulatory Wheelchair User Sticker (Educating the Uninformed)
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