{"id":10894,"date":"2024-10-02T06:24:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T23:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=10894"},"modified":"2024-10-02T06:24:46","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T23:24:46","slug":"inclusive-and-equitable-fitness-equipment-and-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=10894","title":{"rendered":"Inclusive and Equitable Fitness: Equipment and Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW130404539 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">Ensuring a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">ccess to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">the proper <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">equipment and technology to take part in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">an <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW130404539 BCX8\">exercise classes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\"> or work out at a fitness facility is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">vital<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">component<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\"> of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">establishing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\"> an accessible and welcoming environment<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">. The products and tools <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">discussed <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">in this blog<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">include those things that enable all potential customers to access your facility and then make the most of their experience by <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">participating<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\"> equitably. While you might <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">immediately<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\"> think of aspects of the buil<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\"> environment, like the space between machines and the accessibility of every area of the facility, this domain also includes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\"> things like<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\"> automatic sliding doors, bus lifts and communication devices<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW130404539 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW130404539 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">Equipment <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\"> of course<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\"> a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">major part<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\"> of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">the fitness center experience, so this should be a primary area of focus. <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW130404539 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">Without any pieces of accessible equipment<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\"> someone with a disability may not be able to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">exercise in your <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">gym<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">Some equipment manufacturers <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">sell inclusive equipment where the seat is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">removeable or swings away so an individual can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">self-select<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\"> whether they want <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">to transfer to the provided seat or remove the seat and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\">remain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130404539 BCX8\"> in their wheelchair.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW121966950 BCX8\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW121966950 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">However, a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">ccessible<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> equipment does not always have to mean <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">expensive or <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW121966950 BCX8\">specific<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">adapted equipment. In <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">fact,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> universally designed equipment is often the most useable by the largest variety of people<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">Along those lines<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">ome standard pieces of exercise equipment <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">are<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> automatically<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">inclusive<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> such as a cable column or ski<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> trainer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW121966950 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW121966950 BCX8\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW121966950 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">Function<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">al<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> fitness equipment is often more universally designed.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">Other<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> equipment<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> might need <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">only<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> small adaptations or additions to make them accessible<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">, such as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">adding cuffs instead of handles to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">equipment for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW121966950 BCX8\">an upper<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">body exercise.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW121966950 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW121966950 BCX8\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW121966950 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">Sometimes <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> not the equipment but the location of the equipment that is the limiting factor.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">Ensure<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> that you follow the<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">Americans with Disabilities Act\u2019s <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW121966950 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.nexofit.com\/what-are-ada-standards-for-fitness-facilities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW121966950 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">fitness center guidelines<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> for equipment placement. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">B<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">e sure at least <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">one piece of each type of equipment is accessible to someone with a mobility device. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">And<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">, finally,<\/span> <\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW121966950 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">never assume someone with a disability <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">won\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> want <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">or be able to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> use a certain piece of equipment.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW121966950 BCX8\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW121966950 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">Technology can also play <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">a big role<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> in the accessibility of equipment<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">Cardio <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">equipment that<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> has audible instruction could be helpful for someone with a visual impairment.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">C<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">losed captioning<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> should be offered<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> on all <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">TV<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">s. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">Having a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">check-in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> system that is accessible to every individual <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">who<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">comes in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">is vital<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">. T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">his includes the height of your <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">check-in<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">counters<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">, which <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">should be low enough for an individual who uses a wheelchair to be able to reach and fill out any paperwork. High<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">top counters are never accessible.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW121966950 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW121966950 BCX8\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW121966950 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">A<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">ny digital content<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> whether by app or website<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> needs to be able to be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">read by a screen reader<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> Any registration or forms also need to be in an accessible format with options <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">available <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">in large print or digital.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">New technology<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> is available on the market all the time<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> and accessibility <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW121966950 BCX8\">is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> always being improved.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">Sometimes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> the best <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">option<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> is to talk to your members with a disability to find out what they use to navigate different environments<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW121966950 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW121966950 BCX8\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW121966950 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">Cuffs and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">ACE <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">bandages can be simple, inexpensive solution<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> to making some pieces of equipment more accessible<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> for individuals without grip strength.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> Cuffs can be used on multiple pieces of equipment<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> including <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">dumbbells<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">, cable<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> columns, weighted ropes and more. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">ACE bandages, meanwhile, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">be <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">used to wrap a person\u2019s hand and attach it to a piece of equipme<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">nt<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> if they are unable to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">hol<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">d onto the handles<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW121966950 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW121966950 BCX8\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW121966950 BCX8\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW121966950 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">Be sure to partner with the disability community to have them <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\">provide feedback on the accessibility of your facility<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121966950 BCX8\"> and then make changes accordingly.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async 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