Adaptive Exercises Introduction Transcript
Lindsey Mullis: Hello, I’m Lindsey Mullis, Health and Wellness Director for the Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky. Throughout our projects we have been working to educate and inspire individuals to lead healthier lifestyles. What we found as the most commonly identified obstacle has been the need to adapt exercises. Often times we tend to think inside the box, and focus on the perceived limitations, instead of creating unique ways to think outside that box, to come up with individualized methods and plans that work to meet our health and exercise goals that work specifically for you. The volunteers in this video decided on the exercises they wanted to share with you to show you how they complete those movements to the best of their ability, and in a way that make the exercises work for them. We all have our own individual strengths and weaknesses that make us unique. Hopefully in this video you will see that no matter what disability or limitation you might view as an obstacle, there is always an option for you to get moving and get started with taking charge of your own health. Adaptive exercising looks different for all of us. What does it look like to you?

Brandy: Hi, my name is Brandy, and I like to take care of myself by exercising. And if I can do it, you can do it!

Tamara: Hi, my name is Tamara and healthy foods are better for you than junk food.

Monica: Hi, I’m Monica! A good tip is to watch your sugar level.

Larry: Hi, my name is Larry and exercising makes you healthier. I do forward motions ten times, over my head ten times, and curl ten times with a bar about six inches long with sand in it. And then I’ve got movement from side to sideways this way with it also.

Alena: My name is Alena Chesser, and in this video we do basic exercises with bands and household items. We make it fun to be active and healthy. Start small and build from there!