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I wish fitness trainers would keep the disabled community in mind when creating workouts because it’s already really hard but it would be much easier if every workout had and alternatives for when moves just weren’t possible

Keywords: disability , fitness , ablelism , accessibility , accessibility awareness , disability awareness , disabled blogger , fitness goals , fitness journey , physical challenges , physical disability , spina bifida

Fitness is so much harder when you are disabled because almost everything is designed for abled people and the disability community is often left hanging. I get a majority of your audience will probably be abled people and I don’t blame fitness trainers for not having extensive not on disability but I do blame them for not even trying to make their workout accessible. Some people will take the initiative and look for something that is accessible but other people will not and will just accept the fact that it does not exist which is sad because it shouldn’t take three days to find a twenty minute workout. There are some seated workouts that I have found but in my experience, most of them are not accessible because pretty much all of them require you to move your leg the whole time or do some type of heel movement which some people can do but a lot of people can’t so even though it says it’s accessible that doesn’t mean it is. Accessible workouts do exist but there aren’t near as many accessible ones as inaccessible and as frustrating as it is sometimes it’s just better to do those and modify than to look for something accessible because it will be like finding a needle in a haystack.

https://myrockindisabledlife.com/2021/01/16/how-you-can-make-fitness

I was tired of being sore, tired of expending half of my energy at the gym each morning, and tired of feeling much older than I thought I should

Keywords: fitness , gym , health , weight , women , workout , zerotohero

I had what I would consider an exercise obsession (work off everything you eat) and overly strict diet (I’m talking zero fat- very bad). So, I quickly realized that working in the field would not be the best long-term fit for me. I choose not to work in a field that is based largely on superficial results. And yes, there are a lot of internal physical benefits to exercise, and I will continue to offer advice and exercise myself, but being totally immersed in the fitness industry is not for me. I don’t find it rewarding on the level I am looking for. For some, it’s the perfect fit, and that’s great. It’s just not for me.

https://5kidsand40ish.wordpress.com/2021/01/03/i-gained-ten-pounds-on-purpose

49 class times,ranging from 6 am to 7:30 pm, with full-body workouts ranging from 30 to 55 minutes

A quick recap of where we came from, and more importantly, where we are going. First we tried Facebook groups. Then we started streaming 1 – 2 classes a day on Zoom from our local studios. But both of these options were missing something big – YOU!! We had no idea on Facebook if we were talking to dead air the entire class – there was no one there on our end, that we knew of. We loved making the transition to Zoom – better audio capabilities and the ability to 2-way video conference (so we can SEE you – civilization, woo hoo!!). But we felt like we were still missing a large majority of our members, live. Some of you could join in live on those 1-2 classes daily, but most of you could not. And let’s all be honest with each other. No one pushes as hard from home when there’s not that accountability, or energy, of doing it live with others (and your cameras ON babes!). A recorded class is a fantastic plan B, but it’s like taking a class without sound. You can mirror the moves pretty well, but you’re not getting the full experience.

https://neighborhoodbarre.blog/2020/05/31/why-virtual-is-your-new-and-improved-reality

Celebrate You!

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One of my favorite things to do when I am out somewhere like a coffee shop, restaurant or my personal favorite, the airport, is people watch.  People are so interesting to me for a lot of reasons but especially because we come in such a variety of shapes, sizes colors and features.  It always strikes me how we can be so similar in some very basic ways yet so different in a lot of others.  Besides our physical features, we all tend to have our own sense of style, taste, and personal preferences when it comes to things like food, clothing, music, movies, books, etc.  These differences are what makes us well, us. They also make us unique and, in my opinion, our uniqueness is what makes us interesting.  Wouldn’t it be boring if we all liked the same things, all looked alike, and in turn had nothing new or…

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Indoor Workout with Weights

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By Kari B.


Hello and Happy February! I hope 2019 has been treating you very well, and you’ve been able to make you and your health a priority this year! January’s wicked polar vortex has come and gone…and now onto sweet little February! Yes, it’s the shortest month of the year, but it’s also the month known for focusing on heart health! With cardiovascular issues running deep in my family, I tend to be hypersensitive to this topic. I encourage you to always focus on your heart and keep that muscle strong so it beats for many years to come. Don’t forget, heart disease is the leading killer of American men and women. A few quick tips that I can’t emphasize enough!


  1. Eat lots of fruits, vegetable and heart healthy foods!
  2. Manage that stress, find some happiness and get plenty of rest!
  3. Exercise – cardio and resistance. They are BOTH…

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You lack energy during the session? Think about pre workout

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You lack energy during the session? Think about pre workout

You lack energy during the session? Think about pre workout

The pre-workout is as the name suggests the snack to take before the weight training session. This is the second most important “meal” of the day, completed by the post-training session. The purpose of this meal is to prepare your body for muscle damage to come, but also to ensure a good level of energy throughout your bodybuilding session.

Slow sugars before a bodybuilding session

The pre-workout intake is similar to other snacks. Unlike taking post-training, you must consume low glycemic index carbohydrates before the session (complex carbohydrates). Complex pre-workout carbohydrates provide enough energy for the entire bodybuilding session. Not to consume before the session can limit you in your training. Oatmeal, bananas (green) or wholemeal bread (chicken sandwich) are foods rich in complex carbohydrates for pre-workout.

Proteins in pre-workout

The catabolism of the muscles does not occur only during the night, but also during the session. This…

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Overtraining Syndrome (OTS)

Overtraining syndrome is a complex group of symptoms that is characterized by an athlete who has been training hard & suddenly experiences poor performance or burn out.  OTS can lead to musculoskeletal injuries due to overuse.  For example; muscle strains, sprains, tendinopathy, synovitis, bursitis, bruises & joint dysfunctions.  High frequency and/or high intensity exercises performed for a long period of time produces excessive bouts of stress on the body.   Overtraining is your body’s way of saying it is exhausted.  It cannot cope with the psychological stress because your body has beens stressed for too long of a period.  This syndrome can last for 6 months if you turn a blind eye to its symptoms.  

Signs & Symptoms of Overtraining:

- Decreased Performance  - Fatigue
- Loss of motivation     - Feeling of depression/moodiness
- Insomnia               - Change in appetite
- Nauseous               - Decrease in body weight
- Loss of Strength       - Muscle Tenderness
& coordination           - Elevated Resting Heart Rate &/or- Headaches                BP
- Upper Respiratory      - Overuse injuries
Infections

Treatment:

The best way to treat this is to properly plan out your fitness routine out.  Using cyclical & periodization training is ideal.  These training plans mean alternating heard, easy & moderate periods of training.  For us lifters, this means scheduling a deload/unload/detraining week into your training program if it doesn’t already have one.  (I will talk about deload/unload/detraining in another “Fit Tip” post).  Make sure you are getting enough sleep!  The average adult need 7 hours a sleep a night.  Good nutrition!  Make sure you are eating enough during the day.  Don’t forget to hydrate! And of course listen to your body.  Make sure you have at least one rest day a week!

https://cariannehunterfitness.wordpress.com/2018/12/19/overtraining-syndrome/