Weight Training Equipment
Weight machines are designed to provide resistance for exercising various muscle groups through repetition in which an individual can increase strength and muscular endurance. Individuals can increase strength in their upper and lower extremities while in a stationary position or in their wheelchairs.
A healthy lifestyle is a result of many factors. Some of the most important factors include participation in physical activity and exercise. Exercise is particularly important for individuals with disabilities.
This fact sheet was last updated on 12-12-2005.
The information provided in this website was supported by Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number U59/CCU522742-02 from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC).