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Spaces between the equipment are too narrow |
Ask staff to move one of each type of equipment to the end of the aisle where there is extra floor space |
Rearrange equipment to provide 36 inches of clear floor space in front of strength equipment and between aisles of cardio equipment |
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It is difficult to transfer onto strength training equipment
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Ask a staff member to assist you to transfer onto equipment. Use an assistive device, such as a transfer board, to make moving from your wheelchair to the equipment easier |
Purchase equipment with removable or swing-away seats to allow a wheelchair user to stay in their chair
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No equipment is available for cardiovascular exercise for someone who can only use their arms |
Work with staff to find other ways to increase your heart rate, such as using free weights or pushing wheelchair on the track (if they have one) |
Purchase a hand cycle-type ergometer that offers upper body exercise PICTURES: Wheelchair user using a hand cycle-type ergometer. Woman seated in a chair using a hand cycle-type ergometer
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