Seated Cardio Exercises for Wheelchair Users | Adapted Burpees and Wood Choppers

This short video demonstrates two powerful cardio exercises for wheelchair users that you can repeat on your own to build a full workout. Adapted burpees and seated wood choppers are simple, effective movements that raise your heart rate, strengthen your upper body, and improve cardiovascular endurance. You can combine these two exercises into a 10 minute cardio routine by alternating between them. Both movements are designed for people who use wheelchairs but can be done by anyone looking for a seated cardio option at home. In this video you will learn: • How to do an adapted burpee from a seated position • How to perform a safe and effective seated wood chopper • How to structure these movements into your own cardio workout This is a quick demonstration that you can replay and use as a guide for your own training. Subscribe to our channel for more adaptive fitness videos and seated exercise routines. Leave a comment if you’d like to see longer follow along workouts designed specifically for wheelchair users. #exercise #wheelchair #fitness NCHPAD (National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability) is the nation’s premier center in promoting the health and wellness of people with disability. To view more resources and services which can benefit all ages and populations, connect with us: ------------------------------------------------ Website: http://www.nchpad.org Email: [email protected] Facebook:   / nchpad   Twitter:   / nchpad   Instagram:   / nchpad