Who suffers from them? Do you do anything to keep your lower back healthy as this is paramount fit longevity to both amputees and able-bodied individuals alike?
Tag: leg amputees
Top 5 tips to improve your training
As someone with a disability, I know full well it can be tough sometimes to get the best out of your training. These are some of the ways you can make your training that little bit easier. With these 5 simple tips you will get more out of your training.
Interview with injured serviceman Corrie Mapp
He was injured in Afghanistan on January 31st 2010 by an Improvised explosive (IED) and subsequently became a double amputee.
He now takes part in five different sports and of those competes in two of them at elite level. His sports are Para-Bobsleigh, Sitting Volleyball, Cricket, golf and track. He is currently ranked #2 in the world at Para-Bob.
Strength and Conditioning for Leg Amputees Part 5: Best 3 Cardio Tips
In the final part of this 5 part series on strength and conditioning for leg amputees, we will be considering cardio. This is going to vary according to your impairment and how you can use the equipment in the gym. The best way to lose weight and improve your cardiovascular system (heart and lungs) is… Continue reading Strength and Conditioning for Leg Amputees Part 5: Best 3 Cardio Tips
Strength and Conditioning for Leg Amputees Part 4 : Upper Body Difficulties
This is an area that I believe to be more problematic for congenital amputees than individuals that had their amputation due to an extreme trauma.