Join us for a total body, seated workout with two of our therapists from Sheltering Arms Institute. Bring a chair and items of desired weights you can find at home such as cans, water bottles, etc. and come get your sweat on! Presentation topics include:

  • Learn seated exercises to do at home
  • Learn how to use household items to get a great seated workout
  • Learn how these exercises can improve your daily life

Watch the Wheelchair Friendly Workout Video

Ready to start your workout? Great! Watch the video below to view all of the great workouts that you can do either in your wheelchair or in a stationary chair.

Benefits of Staying Active While Wheelchair Bound

There are many benefits of staying active when being confined to a wheelchair, some of which include:

  • Improves physical abilities
  • Increases independence
  • Boosts self confidence
  • Promotes healing

How Much Should You Exercise?

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest a minimum of 150 minutes of exercise of moderately intense aerobic activity every week. Muscle strengthening workouts should be done twice a week that activate all major muscle groups.

Need help creating a workout of your own? Give us a call at (804) 764-1000 or send us an email.

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