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Gareth demonstrates a range of Theraband/resistance band exercises

Toolbox to Success: How To Create Your Own Home Adapted Gym

 If someone told you that you need a bunch of fancy gym equipment to get in shape… they told you wrong. A lot of the time when I’m training clients in corporate ‘big box’ gyms, I only use fancy equipment simply because it is there and quite honestly, I know that my clients are paying ... Read more

Lego wheelchair racer with Union Jack flag in background

Does Paralympic Sport Benefit the Right Athletes?  Part 2 of 2. 

Start with Part 1 of Does Paralympic Sport Benefit the Right Athletes. A Shift in Recruitment of Athletes Part 1 of this article mostly talked about classification within Para sport. In part 2, I focus more on trends within the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in relation to medal event and athlete selection. I will be more critical ... Read more

Wheelchair racer on the track against a blue sky

Does Paralympic Sport Benefit the Right Athletes? Part 1 of 2. 

Paralympic Sport Origins Paralympic sport has come a long way from its humble beginnings at the Stoke Mandeville spinal cord injury unit in England just after the Second World War. This small sporting event, which at the time used competition between those with similar injuries to assist the rehabilitation of wheelchair users, is now a worldwide ... Read more

push gloves braking against push rim

Changing the Tyres and Push Rims on a Manual Wheelchair

People often ask Rob about the tyres and push rims on his wheelchair. After 4 years of wear and tear, he is ready to be change them, so he made this video to show you how he does it! In this video Rob changes his push rims and tyres on his chair. He uses the ... Read more

Paris Paralympics 2024 logo

Pushing For The Podium At The Paris Paralympics

The Paralympics are less than 2 months away, and qualification events all but wrapped up. The focus is now on the individual competitors. These athletes have dedicated years of their lives for the chance to represent their countries in Paris. They know they have a real shot at Paralympic glory. These individuals have proved that ... Read more

An everyday athlete picture showing a wheelchair users on a path with mountains in the background.

Everyday Athlete

Our friend, Ben from Adapt to Perform, has launched the Everyday Athlete campaign. This campaign highlights how those with mobility issues are overcoming obstacles every day. Ben runs adaptive fitness classes that help users to tackle the everyday athletic tasks that they face. That could be lifting your wheelchair in and out of the car, ... Read more

Rob mid-race in his racing wheelchair overtaking two other wheelchair racers

A ‘Stellar’ Achievement – completing the six-star medal

When he’s not in the office our CEO, Rob Smith, can generally be found putting in the miles on his racing wheelchair. Whether that’s down at the track with his training group, the GoDivas, on a rolling road in his garage or out along country roads… Rob rarely allows himself a break from training! A fairly ... Read more

Jack Smith receives an MBE for his contribution to wheelchair rugby.

The January Gym Paralympic Programme

Ah the holidays – that magical fortnight where time seems to slow down and all of life’s worries are cast aside. Friends and family come together, meals are prepared, parties are thrown, and diets are thrown out the window! Whether it’s an excess of food, an excess of drink, a lack of exercise, or, more ... Read more

Georgia Carmichael kayaking

Georgia’s Journey

We love connecting with customers and often get tagged on social media by people who are using and loving our gripping aids. One such person to tag us is Georgia Carmichael. Georgia had been using our Small Item Gripping Aid whilst in hospital to aid with her personal care as well as to embrace her ... Read more

Rob and his son play swingball in a field with friends playing in the background. Rob uses the Angled Aid to grip his racquet.

Beating Dad at Racquet Sports

Today’s article is written by 9 year old Jacob. Jacob is the eldest child of our CEO, Rob and has been enjoying helping his Dad test out our brand new gripping aid, the Angled Aid. The article below is written with support from his mum, using Jacob’s words. My Dad My Dad is called Rob ... Read more

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