Wheelchair Sports: Blood, Sweat and Tears just for fun in a wheelchair
designed for athletics!
- Playing wheelchair sports can be a great way for a disabled person to get exercise and meet new friends, both of which are extremely important for physical and emotional well-being.
- Just as Americans everywhere need to focus on adding vigorous physical activity to their lifestyles in order to keep their body fat levels under control, the same can be said of wheelchair athletes and couch potatoes!
- With the advent of so many wheelchair sports leagues, there is no excuse for any able-bodied wheelchair user to refrain from participating in some wheelchair sports or physical activity. Many wheelchair athletes impress and inspire athletes with legs with their speed, strength and endurance. Not to mention the courage it takes to build an athletic, competitve body from the confines of a wheelchair.
- Some of the most popular wheelchair sports are wheelchair tennis, wheelchair racing, and wheelchair basketball. Men and woman participate in these sports for fun and for competition. If you've been thinking about getting started in wheelchair sports, talk to your doctor, YMCA or local rec center to see what types of activities are available in your area.