The Stoke Mandeville based charity supports people with physical disabilities to enjoy the many benefits that come from regular movement, activity and sport, both here in Buckinghamshire and across the United Kingdom. As well as hosting a calendar of events they also have an extensive collection of online resources that include three live weekly online exercise classes via zoom, over 40 online exercise videos on their YouTube channel, and finally they support disabled people with the gift of exercise equipment.
Join WheelPower for an Online Exercise Class
WheelPower began delivering online exercise classes via Zoom during the Covid-19 pandemic. The first class took place in May 2020 and they continue to support disabled people across the UK to this day. They currently host three FREE online exercise classes every week which vary between yoga, cardio, adaptive box-fit, dance and tai chi. The online classes are open to anyone with a physical disability wanting to maintain/improve their fitness from the comfort of their home. www.wheelpower.org.uk/activities/online-classes/
Work out Anywhere, Anytime on any Device!
WheelPower has produced a range of fitness videos with your whole well-being in mind. You can get stronger, boost your energy and reduce stress with their online fitness experts. Choose from a variety of wheelchair exercises classes like explosive HIIT workouts, heartrate boosting cardio, adaptive box-fit, wheelchair dance, tai chi and wheelchair yoga.
There are now over 40 videos available on the WheelPower YouTube Channel. www.wheelpower.org.uk/get-active/exercise-at-home/exercise-videos/
Get your FREE Resistance Bands
The WheelPower Resistance Bands programme began in response to the pandemic in 2020, and to date the gift of FREE bands has supported over 1,500 physically disabled people to stay active from their homes. The bands are great for warming up before exercising, strength training or physical therapy rehabilitation. www.wheelpower.org.uk/bands
If you have any questions about the WheelPower programmes please contact the team directly at sport@wheelpower.org.uk or give them a call on 01296 395995.