Empowering Adaptive Athletes with Equip Products

Introduction

Adaptive athletes deserve fitness equipment that meets their unique needs, whether they’re overcoming seated mobility challenges, upper extremity impairments, or visual limitations. At Equip Products, we’re committed to designing innovative solutions that make exercise accessible, safe, and effective for all athletes. Our Impairment Reference List, download this list with the link, highlights top products tailored for adaptive athletes across various categories, with crossover benefits for geriatric users, those pursuing weight loss goals, and physical therapy/occupational therapy (PT/OT) applications. In this guide, we’ll explore how our adaptive fitness products support every impairment, helping you achieve your fitness goals with confidence.

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Section 1: Adaptive Athlete Equipment by Impairment

Equip Products offers a wide range of solutions tailored to specific impairments, ensuring every athlete can train effectively. Here’s a breakdown of our top products by category:

Seated Athletes

Seated athletes, such as wheelchair users, need equipment that supports stability and accessibility during workouts. Our products for seated athletes include:

• LapMat™ Large and Small:
  • Provides a stable surface for seated exercises, reducing strain on the lap and improving comfort during resistance training.
• Multi Rope™ and Heavy Multi Rope™ Series:
  • These ropes, available in various weights (0.8 to 5 pounds), are perfect for jump rope training, targeting upper body strength with a variety of weights and sizes to meet you where you are in your journey.
• Adaptive Bike Handles for Rogue® Echo Bike:
  • Use the Echo Bike from a seated position. Can't use your legs, maybe you can't reach the pedals, these Bike Handles will light a fire on your workouts and you can use the Rogue® Echo Bike.
• Reversible Monitor Mount for Rogue® Echo Bike:
  • Adjusts the monitor position so you can see the screen from the other side, ensuring seated athletes can track their stats while using the bike.
• Seated Leg or Body Straps (20”–70”):
  • Secure straps to stabilize legs or the body during seated workouts, available in various lengths for ankles, legs, or full-body support.

 

Upper Extremity Athletes

Athletes with upper extremity impairments, such as a missing limb, limited arm mobility, or grip strength, benefit from equipment that supports safe and effective training:

• Equip Deadlift Harness (Aldridge Arm™):
  • Provides upper body support for deadlifting, allowing athletes with limited arm mobility to lift safely with two points of contact.
• Rower Hook™ for Air Rowers – Concept2:
  • A secure hook attachment for Concept2 rowers, ideal for athletes with arm and hand impairments, ensuring a secure pull during rowing without trying to hold a handle designed for two hands with one.
• Mono Rope™ Collapsible and Heavy Mono Rope™:
  • Designed specifically for upper impairments, Mono ropes allow you to jump rope with a single hand; many of our athletes can do double and triple unders.
• LouP Arm Strap:
  • If you need to grip a barbell or rig and want symmetry from two sides, the LouP Strap has you covered. Wrap around whatever bar you want, and get to work with two points of contact.

Lower Extremity Athletes

For athletes with lower extremity impairments, such as limited leg mobility, our solutions focus on accessibility and support:

• C2 Strap – Lower Pedal Strap:
  • Secures the foot to the pedal on Concept2 equipment and other stationary bikes, ensuring your foot, whether it is original or prosthetic, doesn't slip off the pedal. 

 

Intellectual Athletes (Including Short-Statured Athletes)

Athletes with intellectual impairments or short stature need equipment that simplifies use and enhances accessibility:

• Left Neglect Straps:
  • Helps athletes with left neglect (a common intellectual impairment) by providing visual and tactile cues during workouts.
• Stationary Bike Pedal Blocks:
  • Elevates the pedals for short-statured athletes, making stationary bikes more accessible and comfortable.

 

Visually Impaired Athletes

Visually impaired athletes benefit from high-contrast equipment that enhances visibility and safety:

• White Wall Balls (8#–20#):
  • High-contrast white wall balls in various weights make them easier to see during strength training exercises when you have light contrast vision.
• High Contrast Jump Rope + Cable:
  • A jump rope with high-contrast colors for better visibility, making it easier to find your rope on the floor or rig.
• High Contrast Barbell Markers:
  • Markers to help visually impaired athletes identify where to put their hands on a barbell for secure and safe workouts.

 

All Athletes

These versatile products benefit athletes of all abilities, including adaptive athletes and crossover audiences:

• The Package:
  • Lifting a box from the floor to a table is basic functional fitness. The Package is a weighted foam box wrapped in ballistic nylon that you can stuff with whatever weight you desire. It allows workouts to support basic life skills. This is a sleeper product that anybody will find challenging.
• HandyMat™ Knee Saver:
  • Protects yourself on the floor, knees, bottom, whatever it may be, pad hard surfaces during floor exercises, ideal for athletes with joint sensitivity.
• Bar Jack by Equip:
  • Simplifies barbell loading and unloading, making strength training safer and more accessible. It helps a lot when you have more than a few bumper plates on the barbell. You'll love this tool.
• Ring Rash Guards™:
  • Protects arms and shoulder during ring exercises, preventing skin irritation (patent number #10,953,302). Have tats that you paid way too much for? Protect tats, stop bleeding while doing dips and muscle ups, that's all.
• Equip Product Throwbags (Small: 10–30 Pounds, Large: 40–60 Pounds:
  • Weighted throwbags for strength and conditioning, suitable for all fitness levels. The Strongman bag is an essential tool for every fitness enthusiast.
• CrossCarry Sandbags (30–100 Pounds):
  • Durable ballistic nylon sandbags for functional training, made to drape over your shoulders, these will weigh you down in a good way...
• Monster Rope (1.5” and 2”):
  • Heavy-duty ropes for rope exercises, enhancing full-body strength.

 

Section 2: Crossover Benefits for Geriatric, Weight Loss, and PT/OT Users

Our adaptive athlete equipment isn’t just for athletes—it also supports geriatric users, those pursuing weight loss, and PT/OT applications:

• Geriatric Users:
  • Seniors benefit from products like the Seated Leg or Body Straps and Stationary Bike Pedal Blocks, which make exercise safer and more accessible. The HandyMat™ Knee Saver protects joints during floor exercises, while the Bar Jack provides a simple way to assist strength training options for older adults.
  • Example: A 70-year-old can use the HandyMat during stretches, mid workout, or anytime they need a padded surface.
• Weight Loss Goals:
  • Products like the Multi Rope™ Series, The Package, and CrossCarry Sandbags are ideal for high-intensity workouts that burn calories and build muscle. The Strongman Throwbags can be used for Farmer Carries or to simulate carrying groceries from the car.
  • Example: Someone aiming to lose weight can use the Multi Rope™ for a 20-minute workout, burning calories while strengthening their upper body.
• Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy (PT/OT) Solutions:
  • Therapists can use the Equip Deadlift Harness, C2 Strap, and Ski Erg Extensions™ to help patients regain strength and mobility. The Left Neglect Straps assist patients with intellectual impairments in maintaining focus during rehab exercises.
  • Example: A patient recovering from a lower extremity injury can use the C2 Strap to secure their foot during a biking session, supporting gradual strength building in PT.

These crossover benefits make Equip Products a versatile choice for a wide range of users.

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Section 3: Why Choose Equip Products for Adaptive Fitness?

At Equip Products, we’re dedicated to making fitness accessible for all. Here’s why our adaptive athlete equipment stands out:

• Innovative Design: Our products, like the Ring Rash Guards™ (patent #10,953,302) and LapMat™ (patent US D835,428 S), are designed with cutting-edge technology, including the latest technologies in 3D printing with durable materials infused with carbon fiber, Kevlar, or fiberglass.
• User-Centric Approach: We collaborate with adaptive athletes, therapists, and fitness experts to create solutions that address real-world challenges.
• Versatility: From seated athletes to visually impaired users, our products support diverse needs while also benefiting seniors, weight loss seekers, and PT/OT patients.
• Trusted Quality: Built for durability and safety, our equipment ensures you can train with confidence, whether at home, in the gym, or in a therapy setting.

Conclusion: Start Your Fitness Journey with Equip Products

Whether you’re an adaptive athlete overcoming specific impairments, a senior seeking safe exercise options, or a therapist looking for PT/OT solutions, Equip Products has the adaptive fitness equipment you need. From the Equip Deadlift Harness for upper extremity athletes to White Wall Balls for visually impaired users, our products are designed to empower you on your fitness journey. Ready to explore our full range? to see all our solutions, or to find the perfect equipment for your needs!