How can I workout with a disability? | The Active Hands Company

An instruction video to show those with a disability how they can exercise in a regular gym. Rob is a wheelchair user with a spinal cord injury. He shows you which equipment you can use and demonstrates how to perform a variety of exercises using free weights, weight machines, cable and pulley machine and the TRX system.
Rob uses Active Hands gripping aids to help him access some of the equipment as he has hand weakness due to his injury. These gripping aids not only give you access to the equipment but give you a firm, safe grip.
The exercises that Rob demonstrates are not just for building muscle but also for improving balance, increasing stamina and preventing injury.
If you want to improve your fitness, aid recovery after a Stroke, train for an event or just be healthy this gym workout is for you. (Please consult a medical practitioner before you begin a new fitness regime).
All the gripping aids Rob uses in the gym are available here: www.activehands.com/product/g...
Great for those with reduced hand function due to Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Rett syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, Brain injury, Spina Bifida, Charcot Marie tooth, Arthritus & many other disabilities.
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[@aerongrimm3162]

I know it's pretty old now, but thank you so much for doing this video. A lot of the exercises you showed were given to me by my physical therapist before my insurance stopped covering it. It's encouraged me to use the little bit of money I have left to buy one of those tension band sets so that I can finally continue my much needed physical therapy at home.

[@catherineluttermoser5818]

So many great ideas thank you.

[@patrickmaldonado3338]

thank you for your inspiration

[@hotaylean3856]

WOW Great Tips and Hints The way You explain every details is just AMAZING 😉💪❤️❤️❤️ You're a REAL LIFE CHAMPION

[@isabelgason563]

This is tremendous THANKYOU

[@paulolone4372]

Great stuff thank you for the inspiration bro

[@zeeshanalam5653]

very good video It gave me hope even me too also can loose my weight I have also the same problem my both hands and legs are not working due to which I am unable to exersise which resulted in becoming me very fat. This video has boosted my confidence and given me hope tht I can also be become fit .

[@rockbodz]

Awesome stuff

[@lindarogers581]

thanks a million, you are a life saver for me,

[@activehandscompany]

That's awesome!

[@seraibatolein9240]

Great video. I have had cerebral palsy hemiplegia on the left side of my body (mostly my left hand, wrist, ankle and foot). The wrist straps and glove looks like they will help me in my workouts

[@neilcaven961]

thanks for this have a terminal illness thats similar to MS and excercise in the gym on most machines yoi have use but you have shown !e ones o havent done! thank you

[@activehandscompany]

Glad we could help. Our gripping aids are available on our website, www.activehands.com, if you need them to assist you.

[@harshvardhanmanidixit8334]

nice exercise really help very sci injury quadric

[@marymary9327]

Thanks for this. I have arthritis in both wrists, and I need something to help prevent severe pain traveling from my thumb up my forearms. I'm hoping these wrist supports will help me.

[@johndoyle1810]

Great video i wondered how i would work my abs the answer is the gym

[@Jude300c]

This seems like something I could use. I'm an adapted fingers amputee since childhood. The left hand has two usable finger and the hand is shaped like a mitten. I enjoy working out, but up to a certain weight I can not safely grip with my left hand without placing a lot of strain on the wrist. Using resistance bands is the same issue, but the strength needed to "clamp" is too stressful on the hand and can be unsafe. I will investigate this products on your website

[@activehandscompany]

June300c Hi, Please do take a look at our website for our current products. I thought I should also let you know that we are working on an aid for those with limb differences such as yours. If you are interested in knowing more about the limb difference aid then please contact Rob on [e-mail]

[@proudmuslim1535]

good luck 💪

[@hunterfagan6272]

very helpful. I have 2 fingers on my left hand and this should help a lot

[@activehandscompany]

Since we made this video we have released a Limb Difference gripping aid - you might find that you would be better with this gripping aid. www.activehands.com/product/limb-difference-aid/

[@thitikarnmankhong6650]

Hi my name​ ploy thank you for the video very much. I'm looking for an exercise. I'm come from​ thailand 🙏

[@SandraDTv]

I have been searching and searching for a long time for some equipment to help me in the gym you have no idea this means so much to me thank you for making this video thank you thank you thank you. I am not in the wheelchair but I did have a brain injury and it affected my arm and it is very much in the condition of yours. I love to work out but some of the gym equipment I could not use but want to use with this equipment I can do that you are awesome and keep doing your thing

[@activehandscompany]

The gripping aids are available from Active Hands if you wish to purchase some.

[@nithuljimman745]

@@activehandscompany Let me please send me the details of this items

[@activehandscompany]

@@nithuljimman745 you can find more details of our products here: www.activehands.com/shop/

[@mashakalinkina7207]

Ooh I love those handgrips! When going up in weight, it seems my hand strength isnt quite in alignment with my arm/shoulder/back strength, which can be frustrating!

[@activehandscompany]

If you wish to purchase some you can get them from activehands.com

[@willemh3319]

damn great info and example but where to get the active grip i am totally numb on left arm core and leg right, side perfect tnx people

[@danbrandtttt]

Hope these will work. I got club hands ( Radial Displasia) and I'm having difficulty holding weights. I'll definitely get back to you guys when I've tried them. :)

[@activehandscompany]

+youngskywalkr Please do let us know how you get on with them. If they don't work in the way you would like them to we can refund them (providing they are in a resalable condition). We could also look at making something bespoke for you.

[@markorollo.]

thanks for the camera angle at around 3:10 I enjoyed that. seriously though, I was born with spina bifida and use a wheelchair, getting a bit overweight and want to lose it or preferably turn it I to muscle, the problem I have is I also have a condition called chiari malformation which basically means the fluid around my brain builds up and can give me severe headaches if I strain or move too fast, an obvious problem with weight training, so I was wondering, is it possible to lose weight and build muscle by not being too strenuous and taking it relatively easy?

[@TheSoonyGirl]

i would look up isometric excercises as they are slower movements and might be adapted to suit you, i try and find exercises that have small movements I can do lying down or close to the floor without weights, that might not be suited to you but, you might be able to do them seated, you can try the seated upright “bench press” by not using weights. maybe consult a physio they have a good knowledge of exercises., and start without any weights so you’re not under to much strain, you might just have to do more reps/sets.

[@GeoffBosco]

I'm a drummer who deals with some mild to moderated RSI issues in my hands and forearms. I started getting into weight training but stopped when the act of gripping the weights started aggravating my hands and affecting my playing. I kept thinking, "how much do I need to work on my grip when I'm exercising my back, shoulders and chest?" I mean, does anyone really need to? I think your products should be useful for more than just people with disabilities.

[@activehandscompany]

I'm sure there are many people who can use them - we hear about new uses all the time.

[@Allups]

when I use the pull down bar I go up with it lol

[@Stinschen]

Ordered one yesterday - my wrist is very weak from a stroke so I -hope- this glove will keep it straight and in place.

[@activehandscompany]

Let us know how you get on Christina! You can send us photos and feedback on [e-mail]

[@Stinschen]

@@activehandscompany I received my glove a few days ago and with a bit of support from my non affected hand I´m now able to work with a dumbell in my weak hand. Awesome product - I intend to bring it with me to my physical therapy sessions from now on! :-)

[@activehandscompany]

Hi @@Stinschen , so pleased the gripping aid works well for you!

[@Stinschen]

@@activehandscompany Actually I showed it to my physical therapist and he is going to order a couple from you :-)

[@terriwickstrom7628]

Great video! Except I've always been told that that in doing lat pulls they should be pulled in front of the body, not back.

[@activehandscompany]

Thanks! We find people tend to do exercises in all different ways - this is not meant to be an exact gym routine for everyone to do but more of an idea generating video to show what people might be able to do even with reduced hand function. Thanks for your comment.

[@ahmedsalem7904]

activehandscompany Which size of the hand activate do you use ?

[@activehandscompany]

Rob uses a 'standard' size gripping aid but there is a guide on our website to help you find the correct size.

[@ahmedsalem7904]

activehandscompany , okay thank you so much

[@sirens4680]

Hi...any exercises to tone the belly region?

[@vijaykumar9770]

how I get them

[@pleaseleavemychannel4008]

I have weak muscle n bones i too lift lights weights with more reps

[@vijaykumar9770]

what kind of equipment you use for excercise how I get it like you used wrist band to lift weights

[@activehandscompany]

The gripping aids are made by us - you can buy them from www.activehands.com.

[@bethstone]

Great video. But, it does assume the wheelchair user can transfer. Also, what if you fell during transfer at the gym? You know you're screwed if you injure yourself, since they assume no liability.

[@activehandscompany]

Hi Beth, thanks for watching. This video is demonstrating how our gripping aids can help make a regular gym more accessible, we realise of course that the workout demonstrated by Rob here will not work for every wheelchair user - but hopefully it gives some ideas! Some gyms have seats which swing away for wheelchair users who cannot transfer, and if you do struggle to transfer it would be wise to check out these gyms. In terms of injury, it is up to each individual whether they feel safe and comfortable transferring in any given situation, if not it's probably best not to, or to go to the gym with a friend or someone who can assist if you want them to. In any case, always best to assess the gym and equipment for your own personal needs and not to undertake any activity which you feel could cause you harm.

[@furtherishere7568]

Hello sir, im from India, how to buy it please reply me

[@walid010012]

I was hoping to get Winter Sports gripping aid but I do not have the money

[@activehandscompany]

Winter sports aids don't have a neoprene layer - they are for use over thick gloves. It's better to save up for the General Purpose gripping aids if you want to use them in the gym.

[@RyanRickyW]

i cant find the strap gloves on my country ..

[@activehandscompany]

Hi, you can buy the gripping aids from our website activehands.com. We ship to any country. If you need more help then please contact us (details on the website).

[@YashTri001]

I would like to buy that gloves..because i am one handed handicapped..it will help me in gym...can you suggest...

[@YashTri001]

activehandscompany thank you...

[@TSalem52]

Hi awesome video I bought active hand deluxe pack it's gr8 really thank you but I need your help in the measurement of my wheelchair I'm c6,c7 thanks

[@robsmith10]

+Tarek Salem Hi, not sure what you mean by measurement of your wheelchair?

[@TSalem52]

+Rob Smith I need to customize wheelchair for daily life and I need your help thanks Rob

[@robsmith10]

+Tarek Salem Hi Tarek. We only make gripping aids. We do not manufacture or sell wheelchairs. You will need to speak to a wheelchair manufacturer/seller in your area.

[@TSalem52]

+Rob Smith ya I know rob but we don't have in egypt wheelchair manufacture I have to send my measurements to RGK in UK to make it but I don't how thanks

[@robsmith10]

+Tarek Salem Please contact RGK direct using their e mail - [e-mail] or via their website. You need to contact them directly yourself and speak to them about it. Thanks

[@abhijitsonune9090]

please give me some advice there is any braces or aid kit to exercise with elbow limited range of motion

[@activehandscompany]

Hi Abhijit, I'm afraid I don't know of any braces for those with limited elbow motion. We focus specifically on hand products.

[@abhijitsonune9090]

@@activehandscompany any of those product can you shipped to India. and the way to acquired it.

[@activehandscompany]

@@abhijitsonune9090 We do ship to India. You can find the products on our website www.activehands.com

[@takingback10]

You look like you have quite strong core muscles?

[@clarereynolds2104]

I hope that our products can help you to get back into the gym, Zeeshan.

[@shehbazkhan9063]

From which website i can buy these types of handgrips

[@activehandscompany]

Hi Shehbaz, you can purchase these and many more from our website: www.activehands.com

[@peteredwards6195]

where can I get them in Australia ?

[@activehandscompany]

You can buy them directly from our website - we ship all around the world. www.activehands.com/shop/

[@cleroldasthisability451]

Where can I get the glove

[@activehandscompany]

You can buy them from the active hands website.

[@dungnguyen-xk6un]

Where i can buy it ? My hands has broken

[@activehandscompany]

You can buy one from Active Hands here: www.activehands.com/product/general-purpose-gripping-aid/

[@dungnguyen-xk6un]

@@activehandscompany tks u so much sir

[@abdul-raheemmuhammad6409]

What is his spinal cord injury level?

[@activehandscompany]

C5/6 incomplete

[@vijaykumar9770]

actually i couldn't afford your cost

[@mrsgeeta4722]

Hello.... I'm indian how can i buy it.

[@activehandscompany]

You can buy it from our website: www.activehands.com

[@Vignesh-hl4bd]

What's your excuse ?