Finding that one thing you can do, be it part of a routine, throughout any tier – be that at gym, or at home to keep a sense of a habit can really really help. During lockdowns, different tiers/levels and restrictions I’ve tried so many different things to test new habits or work out adaptionsContinue reading “Finding the one thing…”
Author Archives: Matt Elson
How can Technology help Disability Fitness in the gym
Access is getting better and great commitments have been made across the fitness industry to cater for all abilities, from people at the start of their fitness journey to those some way down the road. However, how much further can it go and how? By this I reflect back to how far society has come,Continue reading “How can Technology help Disability Fitness in the gym”
Lockdown – listening out…
Back in Lockdown. A big obstacle, huge, disruptive and very restrictive. This isn’t going to delve into the whys and frustrations (edit: There are many but one for another day!) but rather a look at sourcing help from where we left the last one. Amongst the great uncertainly, I made some really good connections duringContinue reading “Lockdown – listening out…”
Could chef please cut my food? Disability, Access & Opportunity…
I didn’t want special treatment, just access to know where to get help when required… I can’t tell you a definitive time when I fully embraced my disability, I grew up with negative connotations of my ability, self imposed limitations resulted in thoughts such as “well, I’ll never be a brain surgeon with this” (togetherContinue reading “Could chef please cut my food? Disability, Access & Opportunity…”
Disability & The Creativity On The Path
There sometimes appears to be apparent awkwardness towards “inspiration” and disability – it can generate quite a wide range of views on it – inspiring others “despite of” or “overcoming adversity” seems to stir opinion. Here is my take on it. For me, inspiration is an appreciation from others of the creativity shown through theContinue reading “Disability & The Creativity On The Path”
Qualifying ability on my terms…
Getting a swimming badge for effort, in one way, SUCKED. I’m not sure of the reasoning behind attaining it, whether it was because it took me more time or I wasn’t quite ready, but singling me out for sheer effort rather than finding a way to get across the pool for that distance badge neverContinue reading “Qualifying ability on my terms…”
The Disability Bodybuilding Show Podcast
The #Disability #Bodybuilding Show… “Reigniting…With Fortitude!” A few weeks since the gyms reopened, I start to explore the full re-engagement process of my favourite training programme. Coupled with the start of the review of new habits and strategies of goal setting during 2020. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-disability-bodybuilding-show/id1489748551#episodeGuid=867dfa0a-9fa8-4906-809d-86ea1566fc52
A Blast Back into the Groove…
The sensible approach back into my training was not to try and start lifting at the weight before lockdown, but to find that groove again, using the techniques within the brilliant Fortitude Training programme by Dr Scott Stevenson. I was able to follow a familiar pattern as with my pre-pandemic structure, but 4 months outContinue reading “A Blast Back into the Groove…”
A Deeper Understanding of Strength…
No, it’s not the 1 Rep Max…it’s beyond the set, beyond a single session, but something which sits right at the heart of the journey. In The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday offers us a great insight into Seneca’s teaching of being tested and understanding our own capacity and inner strength. Within that it unpicks theContinue reading “A Deeper Understanding of Strength…”
Becoming More Curious about Mobility….
For some time in my younger days, I avoided a number of activities. Unsure or dismissing my chance outright to complete it. I tried a number of things growing up just to give it a try but I’d somewhat get an idea of my limitations as I reached adulthood. I developed an attitude which hadContinue reading “Becoming More Curious about Mobility….”
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