Monday, September 13, 2010

Fun Activities For Disabled People to Keep Fit


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Who can deny this fact that how much a recreation is important for a human? It is not only for the sake of joy or fun but it actually refreshes the body and the soul, which then leaves a good impression on its capabilities. If a human doesn't have the opportunity to have fun then he may get mentally sick and could not perform the other jobs purposefully. Fun activities can be of various types and natures; it could be physical or just mental or spiritual. Physical fun activities not only keep people fresh but also make them fit and healthy and strengthen their muscles. There are millions of disable persons around us on this planet and vast number of these people has very less options to have fun through some sport activity. As the social systems are growing mature there are many civilized ways adapted to address the different needs of the society. Therefore the sports for the handicapped people also available even in the form of international level teams.

In fact disabled people need these sports even more than us so there are many such activities which we can share with them and they can easily participate depending upon the special needs which vary person to person. Some of such activities are described below to produce the basic idea that what are the options available for the handicapped to keep their selves fit and healthy.

1. Gym: There are plenty of exercises and physical fitness methods which can be adapted by joining some gym. Although everyone cannot do every type of exercises but there are many which are suitable for each one.

2. Fishing: Fishing is also a recreational activity which almost everyone can do. It can be done for the sake of fun and fresh air at some good location.

3. Racing: It is such an activity where wheelchair users can also participate. If there is some club where other wheel chair users are also registered then such racings can be arranged using hand rims wheel chairs or power wheel chairs.

4. Board Games: Such as carom and snooker can be played with friends and family, it is a good recreational activity and time pass too.

5. Dancing: Everyone can dance, although if one has some mobility issue or is an elderly person but a good music can make them dance and it also stimulate their muscles.

6. Trips: Recreational trips are also another good option. If you go to some good spot to visit with family or friends then you may get a change in life as well as fresh air and time to relax out of daily routine.

7. Cricket: There are also international level teams of disabled people who play cricket. If you have an opportunity around then you can join this play.

8. Sailing: Sailing is again a wonderful idea and many disable people who have interest already doing sailing.

9. Swimming: Not everyone but many handicapped can easily do swimming with just a small learning and practice. It is a healthy activity and complete exercise.

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