This research was informally done by disabled students when asked to give their suggestions for the BYU gym renovation. We are so thankful that they concidered the disability community in their renovation and actively sought to include a diverse population in their designs. Everyone wants to excerise. Exercise and health may be even more important than abled-bodied people because without adequete strength we cannot do quality of life activities. Abled-bodied individuals may never exercise and still be able to shower, eat, type, get out of bed etc.Universal design is a helpful tip when renovating for accessible design. Exercise is a critical need for the disabled population.These are just a few of a huge selection of ideas that might relate better access to the university gym. We look forward to seeing the inclusive design once completed.
To see research regarding the vital importance of exercise and its effects on disability click here.
Ideas that were given from disabled students:
Videos/Information
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd-8dsfxpTY
Great video concerning a university.
All equipment in video is equpment that abled-bodied people use, and how wheelchair users can use it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGlpWvGzSjw
Any device that has swing away/removable chairs are fantastic!
Many gyms I have been to have removable chairs, so I dont think they are a novelty/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kdp_K1MDe0
Video showing various ways a Crank Cycle can be used.
Can be used standing or sitting
Swing away chair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6bD__esdn8
Completely accessible gym
Many machines besides the ones I listed below to give you ideas
https://zenplanner.com/serving-individuals-with-disabilities/
The methdology behind designing your facility for disabled individuals
Products/Machinery
Listed below low cost and high cost machinery. I do not know the particular buget of the new remodel.
Upper Body Ergometer
Device that has detachable chair
Sammons PrestonWeb-Slide Exercise Rail Systems
Wall Pulley
Pulley weight system
Freemotion duel cable Cross
I used this type of machine all the time at my gym back home. The arms are completely adjustable to help with reaching
Stamina Mini Exercise Bike
Any kind of small hand pedal device can sit on top of a desk and be perfect cardio for arms. Abled bodied people can also use for legs.
Kinstetic Bands with Handholds
https://myosource.com/upper-body-kinetic-bands/?gclid=CjwKCAiA7vTiBRAqEiwA4NTO64bI4zoVO0wR22GvYIEP2gIAhhlAY_me9Tglg3uS0Yth8ot5ORr6dhoCjIEQAvD_BwE
Theraband Resistance Bands
These are perfect for all sorts of mobility exercises. I ususally tie handholds and use them regularly.
Products for hand mobility