Volunteer health-care and adaptive fitness professionals evaluate clients and help them use adaptive fitness equipment designed for people with limited strength and flexibility. Several centers of its kind are scattered throughout the country. He became disabled after he fell out of a tree at age 15. Crowds, cost and inexperienced trainers can make it uninviting to join a gym if you're disabled. Clutter is another issue.
Small equipment left on the floor hampers wheelchair users and others with limited mobility.
People don't avoid health clubs altogether because they have handicaps. Visit the place a few times before you join. Note the layout and atmosphere. Look for steps or ramps. If you have vision problems, check the lighting.