The first step in making fitness a habit is simply to start. Paralympian Travis Gaertner provides motivation for getting started, and shares how he overcomes obstacles to his workout routine.
Overcoming Obstacles and Getting Started with Fitness
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What Health and Exercise Mean to This Paralympian
Travis Gaertner in a Paralympian in training, but he understands the importance of an active lifestyle for people at any ability or fitness level.
Travis Gaertner’s Quest for More Paralympic Gold
Travis Gaertner is an elite athlete. And he relies upon the SCIFIT PRO1 to train at the highest level.
Why Being Active at Any Age is Important
Staying active has positive repercussions far down the road, and that goes for exercisers who are 30 or 80.
Exciting Small Group Training Experiences for Older Adults
The fitness industry needs to quickly embrace a growing group of older exercisers. With the exerciser experience becoming just as important as physical results in the battle for customer retention, and with the trend to deliver more group training, it’s essential to consider the importance of small group training for active agers. The benefits for …Read More
Spotlight On Fall Risk Reduction: Part 2
The second installment of the spotlight on fall risk reduction takes a quantitative dive into the consequences of ignoring fall risk reduction efforts from a budgetary standpoint. It also provides solutions for changing the future of wellness for older adults.
Spotlight On Fall Risk Reduction: Part 1
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ALS in Strides: Hear How Ellen Corindia Stays Active with SCIFIT
Ellen Corindia, who has battled ALS for nearly two decades, details how a brief meeting and a goodwill gesture gave her the chance to use a piece of fitness equipment for the first time in 15 years.
12 Things to Consider when Selecting Exercise Equipment for Physical Therapy
When you are expected to get the best results for your patients in the least amount of time, all of your decisions must be carefully planned. We compiled this guide to help you make the best decisions for your patients and your facility when it comes to selecting exercise equipment.
7 Keys to Exercise Equipment Accessibility
What’s the first thing that pops into your head when we say accessibility? Is it a wheelchair? You’re on the right track. Wheelchairs are a big part of it, but exercise equipment accessibility encompasses much more. Accessible equipment must address people with all types of limitations and abilities and help promote independence in these individuals. …Read More
