Breathing exercises with a special ball reduce stress and anxiety. Sport has numerous psychological benefits. But being able to train is not a given.
Which is why a British Paralympian has teamed up with a sailing world champion and a lawyer to support people with disabilities.
Their app contains a custom-made exercise library, with texts, images or a video for explanation purposes. Users develop tailored plans according to their aims and can record their training or adjust where necessary.
Sports facilities and studios, graded according to accessibility, can be found using the app’s map function. There is also a community area where users can exchange ideas and encourage each other.
Another startup is standing up for wheelchair users.