How Do You Train For Wheelchair Rugby?
Adapted sports for people in wheelchairs are becoming increasingly popular. More athletes who become disabled following an accident are demanding opportunities to train and participate in sports. The Paralympics have drawn considerable attention to the various sports. Get in your chair and practice and if you can’t find a local rugby team, start one. Get a sport wheelchair for rugby or any sport. The chairs have slightly bigger wheels, are lighter and do not have pushing handles on the back. Serious athletes will get their wheelchair custom-fitted for their body and abilities and the sport in which they play. Watch your weight. The chair will be lighter and you will need to maneuver it quickly and adeptly. People in chairs tend to gain weight because of their limited mobility and muscle degeneration. Find a healthy diet that suits your tastes and provides high-protein and low fat so that you can remain as light as possible while building and toning the muscles that are most important f