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Exercising with a Disability

Exercising and being active, even with a Disability helps us all stay mentally and physically healthy. But if you live with disability, you may experience additional challenges when trying to stay active. Sometimes this is because of mobility issues, but it may also be because of a lack of accessible and inclusive gyms and other exercise spaces.

Worryingly, a survey conducted by The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare found that almost three-quarters of people aged 15 and over with disability do not participate in enough physical activity. In contrast, about half of people without disability do not get the recommended amount of physical activity.

Exercise and regular activity can deliver many tangible benefits to improve your quality of life and overall health. Growing muscle makes you look and feel stronger and reduces the risk of many common health conditions including high blood pressure, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

Improving your cardio fitness also has many benefits including improving heart health and lowering blood pressure. It can also help reduce chronic pain and asthma symptoms, improve sleep, boost your mood, strengthen the immune system, and help regulate weight.

Perhaps even more important than the physical benefits, is the overwhelming amount of evidence suggesting that regular exercise can have a significant positive impact on our mental health. Physical activity can also help support daily living activities and independence.

If you haven’t been active, the idea of introducing physical activity into your daily routine may seem overwhelming. But any physical activity that gets your heart beating faster, even if it is for just a few minutes a day, can improve your health. And some activity is always better than none!

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Please consult with your doctor, physiotherapist, or health care provider, and let your support team know that you want to start a regular exercise regime. Together they can help you find ways to exercise which will suit your individual needs and disability. You might also like to talk to your family and friends so that they can help keep you motivated – maybe they’ll even join you!

Home fitness equipment may be a good option for some people living with disability, and our expert BeFit Hire agents can help you find the best piece of home fitness equipment to suit your unique needs and help you achieve your individual fitness goals.

Our range of home fitness equipment available for hire including: treadmills, cross-trainers, rowing machines, and exercise bikes. And because your health and safety is important to us, every single piece of BeFit Hire equipment is tested, cleaned, and disinfected prior to delivery.

BeFit Hire has been hiring out home exercise equipment for more than 50 years, and we pride ourselves on offering the highest standard of service to every customer. We also offer free delivery to most of metro Adelaide and Melbourne for most hire periods, so please get in touch today.

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