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Globster
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Hello Richard
I have Cerebral Palsy really appreciate some advice from you I want to strengthen biceps on my arms tone and stomach abs
I have Cerebral Palsy really appreciate some advice from you I want to strengthen biceps on my arms tone and stomach abs
I am a Community Volunteer Host. Please note: if I use the online community outside of its hours of administration, I am doing so in a personal capacity only.
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Hi @Globster
Thanks for your post. I don't your level of mobility. I use a manual wheelchair so I like to use dumbbells to keep my arms and shoulders as strong as I can. I find abdominal exercises a lot more difficult.
A book I have found useful is Zero Assitance, Resistance Training by Dan Highcock.
I would recommend starting at a low weight and slowly build up. Also, stretch and warm up your arms before starting a prolonged exercise.
Let me know how you get on.
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Globster Community member, Community Volunteer Host, CP Network, Scope Member Posts: 2,374 Disability GamechangerOptionsHello Richard
I thinking about joining a gym Richard
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Hi @Globster
There is a great social side to joining a gym. One of the downsides to exercising on your own can be the boredom factor.
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Globster Community member, Community Volunteer Host, CP Network, Scope Member Posts: 2,374 Disability GamechangerOptionsHello Richard
I did gym induction, but I found I could not use any of gym equipment while siting in my wheelchairI am a Community Volunteer Host. Please note: if I use the online community outside of its hours of administration, I am doing so in a personal capacity only.
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