looking to get active

Globster
Globster Community Volunteer Host, CP Network, Scope Member Posts: 3,109 Championing
in Cerebral Palsy Network
My name is Jay, I have cerebral palsy and I am in a wheelchair but I am looking for a gym in Coventry where use all the gym equipment while still sitting in my wheelchair.

I would appreciate anyone advice and help

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  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,919 Cerebral Palsy Network
    Hi @Globster (Jay)
    I saw that you had problems during your recent gym induction. I have exactly the same problem with most gym equipment. Are able to transfer from your wheelchair to sit on a multi-gym? 
  • Jean_OT
    Jean_OT Online Community Member Posts: 511 Empowering

    Unfortunately far too few fully inclusive gyms but this database can sometimes help to find them:

    http://www.activityalliance.org.uk/get-active/inclusive-gyms


  • Globster
    Globster Community Volunteer Host, CP Network, Scope Member Posts: 3,109 Championing
    No, I'm not able to transfer on own without lifted by dad or mum or be hoisted Richard
  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,919 Cerebral Palsy Network
    Hi @Globster
    I have called the major gyms in Coventry and the best result I have received was from Warwick Sport. The staff said there are potentially three pieces of equipment you could use.
    https://warwick.ac.uk/services/sport/
  • Globster
    Globster Community Volunteer Host, CP Network, Scope Member Posts: 3,109 Championing
    Thank you both  Richard for all your help I appreciate all your all  help 
  • Globster
    Globster Community Volunteer Host, CP Network, Scope Member Posts: 3,109 Championing
    Thank you, Jean and Richard, all help really appreciated 
  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,919 Cerebral Palsy Network
    Have you thought about free weights?

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