Dyspraxia and Exercise – Day 2

  • Hello, welcome to day two of my blog about  personal training with Jane and how her dyspraxia impacts on her exercising.
  • In training with Jane I have discovered that as an adult, dyspraxia can be a challenge when it comes to staying fit. Each person is affected differently from the condition and so when you join a gym or class you often have to find your own strategies to be able to participate or not as the case may be! PT’s and Gym instructors may be able to suggest alternative exercises.
  • Jane’s coordination, balance and core strength are generally good at present although she says she does have periods where it is not as good. She has great legs, so she has definitely been keeping them toned! I have tailored all her exercises so that even when her balance isn’t as good that she will continue to develop and challenge her skills in this area.
  • We have used a peanut balance ball, a bit like a core ball but double ended (these can be bought on the internet and are generally more stable that a core ball) It is possible to buy stability/core balls with stability rings to stop them rolling about! We used the peanut ball for cardio work, resistance exercises, and core and abdominal training. We have also used a balance disc, with support if necessary, and light weights to avoid straining Jane’s joints.
Look out for my blog tomorrow  on exercise and  being unwell .

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