Hi, I'm Ben Clark, and welcome to Adapt To Perform. Did you know that 15% of the world's population is disabled? Despite this, fitness resources often overlook our needs. That's why I'm here to change that. At Adapt To Perform, we offer tailored workouts, nutrition plans, and motivation for all situations. Plus, as a member, you'll gain access to programs designed specifically for wheelchair users at www.adapttoperform.co.uk. Join us and let's make fitness inclusive for everyone! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@AdaptToPerform).
I have chronic hip and lower back pain. I'm so happy to have stumbled onto your channel! I finally have exercises that I can do without being in agony for a week afterwards! Thank you so much!
Hello, ATP Dude! I'm a 53 year old, newly paraplegic person (I was a victim in a car accident that left me paralyzed from the waist down in 2023). Prior to that, I went to the gym before I went to work. After the hospitalization and physical rehab facility, I can vouch for everything you've said. Consistency is KEY! Once you stop moving, your muscles will atrophy, and you'll be trapped in bed. Please keep getting the word out about goal setting and staying focused and on a routine for physical health. Nothing is worse that being a prisoner in your own home, and working with physical and occupational therapists makes all the difference, as well as doing the workouts for wheelchair users. Love your work! 💪❤️
I'm sorry to hear this, but welcome to the club! Speaking from experience, life doesn't get easier, but there's room for you to grow both mentally and physically so that you are more capable of living the life you want to live. Trust me when I say there's amazing things out there for you.
Are you able to set the bands up independently for all these exercises? That's the biggest thing that keeps me from working with bands much - I don't always have someone to help me set up.
Inspirational and informative, my cousin is in a wheelchair and recently asked me to help him in the gym, I'm nervous as I'm able bodied and not a P.T, this helped massively
Thanks Ben!! You have brought the motivation back into my life. I was just wasting away. It hasn't been easy, but I have begun to see some results. Though I am 76, the next 10 years will be much better and something to look forward to, after I regain some of my previous fitness. Thanks coach!
I have extreme leg weakness due to MS, so I started to use an FES bike, and noticed some huge benefits from that. Only problem is it's expensive and can only use it at my neuro physio clinic.
Top tip, you can add ring dohnuts to the ends of the pole to give it a bit of extra weight. When you've done the exercise, you can then eat them (Ben will probably advise against that last bit though)
Unfortunately there's too many factors to determine this and it's individual to the person. I did some videos recently about nutrition I recommend you check them out ☺️
great db workouts! I do variations of apple fitness+ strength workouts but some idk how to modify. you have given me several options here. thank you! I like alternating weights and keeping the opposite arm in the air (without a dumbbell) for better balance. I find that when I have two db in air, I get off balance therefor using a lighter weight and not much of a workout. thanks again!
Great honest review. Question: does the band slide smoothly inside the grip bar when doing certain movements that require the band to slide - for example let’s say you wanted to do a hammer grip bicep curl.
I'm pleased I've found you.... I have found a workout.... That I can do that fits in with my back injuries and torn ligaments....as I can not weight bearing exercise ATM ... I will be 6 months out of action at least, and with lung damage due to COVID, I am limited to what I can do Believe me just being able to do these exercises knowing I have had serious injuries but feeling safe doing them and feeling confident and not a failure if I can not complete the full workout has really boosted my confidence. I am working within the protocols seat by my medical teams and physiotherapists and feel that these inspirational workouts have helped Having a disabled instructor who encourages you to do your best, is fantastic. The fact that you are made to feel that this is not a race or a competition but a lifestyle change for future health makes me feel that the little steps help for getting my future health. When my lungs get stronger due to this and I feel a fitter in time ... I may not be able to do much but every gain is a positive Thank you again for posting these videos on RU-vid
