How to Build Confidence In a Wheelchair!

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[@awsome14619]

I seriously thought this channel had over a million subs. I love the content and i don't even use a wheelchair. Keep doing what you are doing, you bring so much positivity into the world.

[@Wheels2Walking]

We’ll get there sooner or later 🙏🏻 Thanks for your support!

[@steen5984]

sTicKy AiM yoghurt

[@brandonschroeder934]

@@Wheels2Walking love your channel man but with some of your comments it’s actually cheaper to buy for the month itleast for me it is since getting to. And from the grocery store is a challenge and before anybody says ORDER your groceries in I did that for years it was almost just as expensive as going and getting it myself thankfully I have my older sister for help now that I live on my own but I am extreamly happy of where I have come even tho I have some difficulties living on my own

[@MrXgregerX]

Thank you, Richard. I get around like "Crutch Boi" and you have given me the courage to admit that I should be in a wheelchair. I've fought this long enough, I'm getting wheels!

[@christiclyde4792]

I wish I could ♥️ this comment!

[@murf6201]

@@christiclyde4792 You just did Christi. I feel the same. I just got my chair 2 weeks ago and boy, it opens up a new world for me. Rock on Mark Kyle. I hope you get your chair.

[@Faleth]

I hope you’re doing well and that you love your chair! Huge milestone!

[@theamazingbiff]

Thanks for the inspiring video! I've had Long Covid for a year and a half and finally recovered to the point that I want to get back out into the world again. I'm ambulatory, but with the chronic fatigue and pain my doc and I agreed that a chair is the way to go. I really look forward to the day I can go back to the gym and the dojo!

[@JeffryLandry]

I'm in my 33rd year as a T4-5 para and I wish we had social media back in the 80s when I had my accident. I stayed positive and never had a problem dating, however, there are some people out there who are just shallow and can't look past your wheels to see you. I was 18 and just out of high school by one week when I had my accident and I still went to college as planned, (just started 6 months late) and have enjoyed a long career in the IT industry. Never give up and never stop trying, you can do more than most would ever believe. Although, you two did something in this video that I have never been able to do in my 33 years as a para, and that was wearing a pair of shorts. I have never wanted my skinny little legs showing at all. You both have great women backing you, so hang on to them

[@JeffryLandry]

@Martyr4JesusTheChrist I was in the South when I had my accident and while I was in College, then moved to the Midwest. I could very easily see that sort of attitude in women out West. To me, women in the South are much more loving, for lack of a better word.

[@eldurakopr]

Broo this is help me so much i am a 21 year old with a C7 Spinalcord Injury and this vid helped me so much

[@justinakers3196]

Hang in there man

[@kenneyp.9456]

🙏

[@MsMorganThorne]

Yet another fantastic video! Confidence is everything!! When I teach dating seminars, a huge amount of the time is talking about how to build confidence and how to accept rejection without taking a hit to your confidence. Also yay for finding alternative methods of intimacy! Never be afraid to explore, try new things and communicate with your partner about your fun times :)

[@frostydinosaur8187]

I’m an 18 year old born with Spina Bifida and I was lucky enough to find a wonderful woman that have been with me for 2+ years now! So what I’m curious about is your workout routine! I’ve been wanting to start, but I just don’t know where to begin. I’m paralyzed from below my knees down, so I still have full upper body control.

[@unvqrse4400]

Hey Frosty Dinosaur, I really like your story

[@AdaptToPerform]

Hey man I make fitness workouts for wheelchair users ✌️

[@frostydinosaur8187]

Adapt To Perform thanks man I’ll check out your channel!

[@gareddore2703]

Bro soooo much you can do in the gym!! Keep the mindset bro.

[@frostydinosaur8187]

Gared Dore Thank you I will! I always keep a positive mind when it comes to my disability. That’s why I’m going to school to be a pediatric anesthesiologist, so I can see disabled kids and help ease their minds and show them you can do whatever you want in a wheelchair! Because I know I struggled with various things when I was younger I had so many questions and worries, so I hope I can not only help them as a doctor, but as also a friend!

[@drew2982]

Keep up the videos, I think you are one of the most inspiring people on the Internet. I’m about 8 1/2 years behind you in wheel chair skills and a little older than you, but you are improving my confidence one video at a time! You should be really proud how far you have come.

[@Wheels2Walking]

Thanks dude. This is really a heart warming comment. I really appreciate you 👊🏻

[@angeldeshotel6993]

This video has helped me plan for when I’m able to be on my own. To be honest all your videos have helped me see the person I can be. My outlook on my situation has changed so much.

[@MamiWa-et8ot]

Hey how are you

[@LivingOnWheels]

Good shit guys! Broke my neck at 17 and 5 /12 years later I can say making myself get out and just do things has been the most important part of my recovery. It is still a daily struggle and I got plenty of progress to make, but it's the mindset of telling yourself to just go do it, even if you don't want to, that will bring you the most. Staying in and doing nothing is one of the WORST things you can do for yourself both physically and more importantly mentally! Your mind can be your own worst enemy in this. Don't defeat yourself. Keep up the great content!

[@mel7529]

Even though I am not in a wheel chair some of the advice that you give helps me though my bad days

[@granttrent3085]

HUGE TIP. When I first got home from rehab UTI’s was a problem I struggled with. Squeezing lemons in my water fixed everything without having to take any medication and really made a big difference. Highly recommend

[@elisscaliving5864]

Grant Trent nice

[@randocanadio]

I love this video and agree completely! I'm a T4 complete spinal cord injury (21 years old) and had my ski accident 8 months ago. Ive pushed myself hard and faked it till I made it and now I am back at college, lving on my own, driving, and dating without getting in my head whether or not it will work. Life is almost so much better because you've gotta be more present thatn ever before! Thanks for these videos, they have helped me so much! If you can reach out to me I'd love to chat, I still have so many question since this is so new.

[@Wheels2Walking]

Hit me on IG dude 👍🏻

[@looloorex]

I was lucky enough to survive a near-fatal brain aneurysm back in 2006. Your videos bring back memories of what I had to deal with, both bad and good. Makes me realize how far I have come!! That damn transfer board...lol I can totally relate to your inspirational videos. THANK YOU.

[@andersenchris]

This is a grate video. When I was first injured (t-9/t-12 incomplete) One of the first people I came across on Instagram was Matt. Me being a huge car guy that was the most hurtful thing for me was not being able to drive anymore. So I would look for people in wheelchairs that had bad ass cars. I have always drove manual transmission cars so having to go to an automatic was heartbreaking to me. Then as I started gaining movement back in my body I was drawn into you by your screen name @wheels2walking. That became my only focus and goal was to walk again. When I get weak or down on myself I think of the people in wheelchairs that would KILL to be given the Second chance that I am. I thank you guys for putting yourself out there for the likes of others. For me I didn’t even know what a SCI was before I had one. I maybe walking again but there’s so much more to it then that and people are just uneducated.

[@24ktechentertainment68]

I'm literally in tears right now, you guys art inspiring to me. See I have cerebral palsy, like you I'm in a wheelchair but to tell you the truth I've been putting myself for many years I've been praying a lot, and just recently I decided to turn my life around. Started going to the gym 3 days ago and I got to tell you you guys are absolutely right. The gym is the best thing that's ever happened to me, I feel much more confident and everything though I am unable to drive due to another disability I have called myopia so legally I can't get a license but I still use public transportation to get around. I hope you guys keep inspiring people, God bless you guys always.

[@jonsomogyi5342]

Love your positive vibes! Man keep the videos coming I enjoy watching 🤠

[@alexanderpuga3044]

Great video as always Robert and Matt I love all of your videos. Keep up your great work!

[@iamlordmilan]

Seeing others excel post injury is so awesome. Your motivation is on point

[@abz-9866]

Love watching your videos!! Very informative! ❤️

[@dscratch9667]

The quote at the start about men sure stirred up a lot of different emotions....Thx for the vid very well done 😊

[@richardbell960]

Thank you so much for these videos! The "fresh start on life" perspective is a great tool and I have done more in the 5 years since my accident than I did in 20 before it.

[@UNDERTAKER2621]

Great episode 🤘

[@disdiamonds23]

your videos have been helping me so much i am still new to my chair recently found out my partial paralysis was due to spinal cord malformation and it has turned into full paralysis of legs and partial in left hand. your videos have helped me start to cope with being in chair and how to use it thank you so much

[@The_crippled_gamer]

i gotta say, i use a wheelchair for half a year now, i had no one teaching me thing cause of the corona going on.. and ur video's really made my life so much easier, i actually love being in a wheelchair ( when i get a decent one for sure) i feel happier than i ever was before :) much love from belgium and keep it up!

[@quaussiemoto3939]

Man it is so Awesome what you guys are doing, I know you are inspiring so many people both Disabled and Abled. If you are in a wheelchair and you see this than you know you have no excuse and if you are not in a chair than you really have no excuse. You better be killing it! No matter what.

[@quaussiemoto3939]

@Martyr4JesusTheChrist My brother is a c6 quad.

[@joanmcgilton5075]

I’m glad I found this channel That way I don’t feel alone. I live with chronic pain I just quite smoking well yesterday. I used Chantix.it made it easier to not want to smoke. I figured quite smoking will help my pain.

[@richardbell960]

The smokes are tough, stick with it! I'm just over a month since a cig healthy feels so much better!

[@Pinkblossomsubs]

Got my first wheelchair yesterday :) so thanks!

[@brianfarris12]

I have multiple sclerosis and currently have to use a wheelchair. These videos are a lifesaver. They help me look at my life differently and I know that my life is not over. I can still live confidently and have fun as well. Thank you for being a great example for those of us who must use a wheelchair.

[@gareddore2703]

This video is pumped! Forget the part get the girl of your dreams though! Do it for yourself!

[@bryantparsons]

Hey ..Thank you so much for this video as a 50 year old Guy who has just had an infection to his spine T2 to T 7 and is in a wheelchair for last 18 months your videos are so freakin inspiring and helpful, i had given up any hope of having a normal life as mush as i acted like i did playing sport eg. Wheelchair AFL i had given up .but i found your you tube and My god it is helpful and i want to say thank you

[@melissareyesnoriega7649]

Thank you for making these videos my legs are breaking down eventually I'll be in the same place and and to boot I had a stroke 14 years ago all the medical procedures for me are very serious to get around you inspire me to keep going as much as I can

[@user-nb1gd7ol5v]

Guys I got really impressed and inspired by your efforts and positivity. (I could relate to the low self-esteem caused by using wheelchair. Cerebral palsy and spasms) Thumbs up. This needs to go viral ❤

[@antwanayers4711]

Real dope video. 🔥🔥🔥

[@danielletucci928]

Way to go Matt awesome video ! You and Thalia make a great team so awesome

[@Speakeronwheels]

Thank you so much for posting these videos. :)

[@MrTransgeneration]

This channel is motivating me so much as I prepare to become a wheelchair user once again. I don't have a sci. but a disorder, cmt(charcot marie tooth disease)that has progressed to the point of me needing a chair probably most of the time. This channel is motivating the heck out of me. Thank you so much.

[@patricethess1488]

I am not in a wheel chair but love your vedios. So impresration for any person.

[@wheelz4907]

No joke I've been in a wheelchair for 9 years (am currently 16) and omg this video has like really opened my eyes about the howl sex thing.

[@cjaydeep22]

Again you are just doing the best content videos , best matter to convey the real stuff the real gut ... thanks buddy

[@whitehammer2732]

I got hurt 3 years ago when I was 17 all I gotta say is thanks for what your doing. Good shit man💪

[@jewelyfritts1723]

I like the fact ya help others learn how to get confidence in things. I’m Deaf and “Wheelchairable” learning to be more confident to do things for myself in my Manuel Wheelchair. I use normally my Jazzy but the battery life limits what I want to do.

[@raybandzdagreat3319]

Great video ‼️

[@hannahscott5349]

your posts are so helpful. So much of what you say is relevant to my situation. I love the advice about just taking action. make mistakes and try again. thank you xx

[@curtisp70]

You guys have definitely given me food for thought

[@GoHealthYourself]

Love this video. So MOTIVATING!

[@christiclyde4792]

This was so important to hear, thank you ♥️

[@liamroday6465]

Really good video!!

[@keishaleahy4628]

Love your intro. Another great video. Trying to work towards that level.

[@migueljoseph6940]

hey man i don't have a spinal cord injury, but i have cerebral palsy and i am also quadriplegic and for 23 years i have had a confidence problem and didn't know how to overcome it.....thank you for this video, this is the most important information for anyone with a disability.

[@redsorgum]

This was very interesting, good information. 👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@michaelireland7218]

Thank you for the pep talk I am definitely in a place in life where I needed that after a battle with cancer, and everything that came with it even a right leg amputation after Chemo... It's certainly perfect timing for where I am now in my life thanks...

[@smeggy22]

Two dudes talking openly and honestly about sex. Fucking awesome. We need more of that on the internet. Very nicely done - I certainly learned something.

[@Wheels2Walking]

Thanks bro 👊🏻 I like to tackle complicated topics whenever I get the opportunity.

[@hgavios]

great video!!! thank you for promoting all the veggies. and thanks for the tip about putting lemons or limes in water to prevent UTIs. i will start doing that :)

[@abelcruz6258]

Thanks for this video man I real needed to watch this. I'm so early in my injury that I'm just going through the motions rn. March 1 2024 was my injury date and I'm going to b 38 in May. I'm struggling but watching these videos gives me more hope.

[@MarcusBlau]

informative video, thx for it

[@guilhermecorreialopes]

I love it, thanks.

[@matthewdavidson7283]

Used to train at that gym! Im pretty sure I remember seeing Matt and his sweet Corvette, awesome collab guys!

[@MrEricdgreat]

Love this video bro that’s what’s up.

[@luiscancel3481]

You guys are awesome I know exactly what you mean. I’ve been in a wheelchair going on seven years now

[@aka770]

Amazing video❤

[@georgecurtis6463]

Mentioned it before but im 70, t10 complete. Accident in 2000. Been doing ok. But as i started reading your posts and others, i have gotten much more motivated in going to the gym and such. Still working on wheelies though !

[@aldricvincent4946]

Thank you guys for your videos always inspirational. Could you make one with a quad, no finger mobility?

[@ilichiregius2884]

Awesome collaboration @wheels2walking and @mattlionfitness.

[@ronnyjoseph7015]

Thx for the motivation...best wishes from germany.

[@charlottebutton5433]

this helps me so much

[@AndiPandiBee]

I had my assessment for my wheelchair today. They wanted me to go straight to a power chair. I prefer not to. So we agreed. I'd start with self propelled but I've to look into electric assistants and funding for it. It's starting to sink in, I'll have my own chair by Christmas. And I need to raise/get funded something in the region of £5,000... I should add. Thank you to you, because without your videos I wouldn't have had a clue what I was talking about or wanting when it came to the chairs design.

[@aceoldford266]

SmartDrive is a pretty good power assist. It works well, holds a charge for well over a day, and can be controlled via a bluetooth watch! The only problem is that it is around $5,000 CAD, although that isn't that big of a deal if you have good enough insurance or live in countries like Canada for example.

[@AndiPandiBee]

@Martyr4JesusTheChrist I have multiple sclerosis. I'm unable to walk far and weakness is setting in - hence they recommended electric. But medically docs and nurse etc always recommend forcing to keep moving for as long as possible, once you stop you can't gain it back kind of thing. Hence I'm looking at an assistant device for manual, which will keep some movement going but also not kill me in the process.

[@AndiPandiBee]

@@aceoldford266 yeah we don't have insurance based system here. We do get funding for electric or self propelled or manual chairs no bother. But of we want an assistant device , we need to find that funding ourselves, through charity or savings. As I live on disability finding savings just isn't possible.

[@phxf]

Awesome video 💙

[@Wheels2Walking]

Thanks! CC’s are now up and going! Sorry for the delay

[@kolsalhtmac]

One of the most important videos for us wheelchair boys

[@Wheels2Walking]

Yeah dude. I hope all the new wheelies see this 🤘🏻

[@TheAdamMalcolm]

Couldn’t agree more man, wheelchairs are ace, especially my electric ones!

[@rbroxton3068]

Great insight from a males perspective plus Matt's soon to be wife 🙂

[@Sciayam]

Great stuff, thank you :) Could you explain about the difference in tires?

[@TechSphere24-b3q]

Always skip leg day!

[@MrMduchesne23]

T12 Para...naw boy, still don't skip leg day. Stretching and small weight bands. stupid impressed with the 65 lbs dumbbell press though!

[@SpaceyBumfuzzle]

your videos inspire my storys

[@fern1416]

That guy must be LOADED 😱

[@tinacollins943]

You are both great to watch it’s up lifting

[@GotMeStumped]

Bilateral amputee here, great video! Cheers from 🇨🇦🤘

[@Shannonbarnesdr1]

i love boating and tubing !!! so fun !!

[@MsMorganThorne]

I'm curious if you have any advice on fatigue? I have such severe pain (CRPS) that I'm exhausted on a good day. I love hitting the gym but I don't go often because I'm just too tired. I keep up with my physio but that wipes me out for at least the day of, if not the next day too. My diet is clean (no added sugars, minimal carbs, lots of veggies, protein, healthy fats) I am eating at a caloric deficit because I need to lose about 50lbs that I gained while house-bound before I got my chair (I have tried without the deficit and it doesn't change my energy levels). We are also heading into the Canadain winter, which means increased pain and much more limited mobility.

[@arshiyasidiqaa]

Nice video

[@rickyslifeonwheels]

You inspire me to do bettter!

[@ThatFlyinRyan]

Broooooo Ohhhhh myyyy soooo sick dude

[@AprilHoney]

Not a guy but this answered so many questions I may have thought at different times. Thalia is very cute and charming too.

[@Wheels2Walking]

Hi April! Thalia really is pretty great :) Matt is a lucky guy

[@pantyflash]

Like, even though your spines are hosed, you're confident. Way to go, babes!

[@JP-114]

This is need help with so much. My confidence is so low esp due to this. Would automatic car nor be possible?

[@HighTen_Melanie]

The thing I absolutely love about you is what you see is what you get. You are really open and honest about your disability. I’ve seen others who say they have paralysed legs yet their family Facebook pages shows otherwise. You are the real deal and I admire you for it. An inspiration for people like me who are sci and I have someone I can genuinely admire.

[@Shannonbarnesdr1]

asperigus, broccoli, and spinach, are my fav veggies i eat those every week, and spinach almost daily, my favorite fruits are grapes, strawberries, and peaches

[@zacka161]

oooh, I heard a little Tony Robbins in here. Self help is fantastic

[@andersonmogollon7825]

I wish I can meet you guys, I been on a wheelchair for 2 years and I’m incomplete and I can move my left hand but I can’t really move my right hand

[@nicolemariemusic]

What you recommend for someone who is iv nutrition isnt allowed to workout because joints dislocate out of place but as an ex athlete im dying inside to be active and feel like there's no support locally for me. I have ehlers danlos syndrome

[@likeabunnie]

Fellow zebra! I appriciate the sentiment of this video, I actually struggling to not be super judging myself right now, because I *do* spend much of my time in bed, not because I want to, but because my body just... I have to conserve spoons, and it's healthiest for me to *not* shower everyday (with POTS especially, showers are straight up dangerous for me, I'm thankful that I just started getting a person to help me out a couple times a week, but... Yeah...) Glad to see other eds peep, though... I'm trying to not be judging myself and I just have to remind myself that they are addressing different challenges, so mine in some ways are much less challenging, and in other ways more limiting I guess just focus on knowing our own bodies and doing what we need to be healthiest and feel confident (I guess, lol... Idk) :-/

[@madelinechumley6247]

Another Zebra here too! I do low impact, body weight only exercises that are horizontal (floor only). Those are safer for my body and easier on my POTS. I was a figure skater and a runner so I totally feel you. Look up exercise routines for POTS, the majority of those do okay with joints too. KT tape or joint braces to support during workout.

[@rachellaylee3425]

Also a zebra who was a former athlete. I went to a wedding and used to dance and I couldn't even dance for one song. It made me so sad.

[@PinkBlue_Spood]

I deeply miss working out and being able to better maintain my hygiene. I am disabled by my Chiari Malformation, and with that, I also have a lot of other internal deformities, POTS, suspected MCAS and EDS. I think the takeaway from this video, even if you’re like me, where you may be unable to do a lot of what’s in this video, is to not give up and to continue trying any ideas you come up with. Having all of the accommodation tools that could help you could give you a boost in energy, lessen pain, etc. That’s not always enough to be able to do what you’d like, but, sometimes, it can be enough to do a little bit, or even more in ways that are applicable to you.

[@robertsdp92r]

Pretty good information. I believe in eating fresh and nutrition.

[@claudspencer1465]

As a wheelchair user, this is showing off. Just be yourself.

[@luiscancel3481]

I’ve been in a wheelchair going on seven years it’s not easy but it’s true what you say

[@pizzurroma]

good morning, I wanted to know where he found the adaptations for disabled people to drive the car... thank's

[@nilesgregory3356]

my dude is the reaal superman i literally thought it was someone else when he rolled out with glasses on 😂

[@sundance0825]

Hi Richard! This is 2 years late. But I've been without a decent chair for this, the second summer. Watching your videos give me hope. But we don't have the warm weather, easier terrain in Pittsburgh nor capabilities of finding a decent chair. I'm ready to give up trying. Funding is always an issue. Need your input

[@albinofox91]

Was this filmed in Austin,Tx?

[@masonx54]

💯

[@jhuerta24313]

I also have a spinal cord injury,how. do they get hard because we are paralyzed down there

[@waver_nook9094]

You can tell he really like her bro was blushing the whole time and staring at her while she was talking 🤣