People living with disabilities can reap all of the same health advantages from regular physical activity as people without disabled one, including tailored workouts, sports or fitness classes adapted for specific disabilities conditions.
Current evidence suggests that disabled children and youth should strive to engage in at least 120-180 minutes of aerobic physical activity each week at moderate-to-vigorous intensity for maximum health benefits disability services Melbourne.
Exercises for Adults
This rapid evidence review builds on the protocol established in our previous disabled adults’ physical activity review (PDF, 94KB).
Exercises for Seniors
Exercise can be vital in helping seniors maintain their independence.
Physicians typically suggest engaging in at least 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week (like walking).
Attracting seniors requires finding exercises with low impact that can be performed while sitting or lying down, such as stretching, yoga and Pilates. All of these can help enhance balance, flexibility and strength without placing undue strain on joints.
Exercises for People with Disabilities
Activities like walking, jogging and swimming provide cardiovascular exercise while weightlifting exercises offer strength training.
Adults with disabilities in the US are three times more likely to develop heart disease, diabetes or stroke compared to those without disabilities.
