"It depends." This is our most common answer when asked about recommendations for training a client with a disability.
"How many sets and reps should we do?" It depends. " What exercises should we have them do?" It depends. "Do they learn best with verbal, visual, or physical prompts?" It depends. Training this population is no different than training any other. You have to take into consideration their exercise history, their needs, and their goals to properly design a program for them. Every person is unique and their training program should be too. How do we train and select the exercises that we use with our clients? It depends.
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About the AuthorRyan Lockard, CSCS, CSPS is the founder and head trainer of Specialty Athletic Training and is accredited by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Certified Special Populations Specialist. He is a member of the board of directors for the Autism Society of America and the Central Oregon Disability Support Network.
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