Quarterly Digest
FITNESS.RECREATION.SPORT
Letter from the Editor
By: Kelly Bonner
Welcome to the first edition of the Quarterly Digest on Fitness, Recreation, and Sport. Our goal is for this Digest to become a valued resource for you whether you work with individuals with a disability or are one yourself. We hope the information within spurs you on to a more healthy and active life.
Research Review
By: Ellie Moore
Is high intensity interval training a good exercise option for individuals with a spinal cord injury? Check out what the research has to say in this column written by the UAB / Lakeshore Research Collaborative.
Champion's Rx
Check out NCHPADs Champion’s Rx for a high intensity workout of the day created for all ability levels.

MWF: Strength Training Focus
T/TH: Cardio Focus
I FIT TIPS
This is a series of inclusive fitness training tips for fitness professionals and individuals with a disability. These quick video tips will demonstrate how to perform traditional and adapted high intensity exercises.
Grant Opportunity
Meet me at the Park Play Space Grants: Park and Rec agencies are invited to share their best ideas on increasing access to inclusive play spaces for children and families in undeserved communities.


PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY ARE THREE TIMES MORE LIKELY TO HAVE HEART DISEASE, STROKE, DIABETES OR CANCER.
Leave the Lesser and Gain the Greater
By: Heather Pennington
Lessening secondary conditions while gaining health through activity.
We all know it is imperative to exercise to feel better, look better, lose weight, and sleep better, but what if exercise could truly ward off secondary conditions that could effect our well-being?
Hosting A Tournament
By: Meagan Rowe
Hosting a local athletic event can be a large task, but it is a great way to create community involvement and promote physical activity and inclusion. Check out this article to learn more about how to host a wheelchair rugby tournament.