For years, many people with a muscle disease were given the same advice: take it easy you might damage your muscles.
But during an international workshop of the European NeuroMuscular Centre (ENMC) in October 2024, the conclusion became clear:
For almost everyone with a muscle disease, training is possible, safe, and often truly beneficial.
What does global research show?
To better understand how people with a muscle disease move in daily life, a worldwide survey was completed prior to the workshop by 2,074 participants.
The key insights:
Participants who train regularly report clear benefits:
And perhaps most importantly:
Once movement becomes part of your routine, it feels less like an obligation and more like something that simply belongs to you.
What makes training challenging?
For many people, exercise does not come naturally. The biggest barriers are:
That’s exactly why keeping it small, practical, and achievable makes such a difference.
From the survey:
You don’t need a strict schedule.
Sometimes 20 minutes is already a win — especially if it fits your body and your day.
Wheelchair workouts with Lito (2KERR Academy)
Practical, clear, and at your pace:
When movement already costs energy, you don’t want your mobility aid to work against you — you want it to support you.
A balance wheelchair helps you sit and move actively from your core (abdominal, back, and trunk muscles). This means you’re not only training your arms or cardiovascular fitness, but also your stability and trunk control — simply while living your day.
That often results in:
Actively adjusting with your trunk (instead of passively slumping)
Easier posture changes when fatigue sets in
Participating at eye level, which often benefits posture and breathing space
In this way, everyday activities such as cooking, grocery shopping, or going for a short trip outside become just that little bit more manageable — without it immediately feeling like “exercise.”
Sometimes you just want to see how others do it. Walking the dog without hassle, taking a beach stroll with friends, or finally chatting at eye level on a terrace again.
In 2KERR Life, you’ll find stories and tips about everyday life with a balance wheelchair and an electric wheelchair — from customer experiences to practical updates, events, and sustainability.
Visit our Experience Center and try out multiple balance wheelchairs tailored to your daily routes — from supermarket aisles and sidewalks to forest trails or the beach.
