Internet and Fitness Platform App Use Among the Disabled Continues to Remain Low

Fitness Platforms for Disabled Market

Fitness platforms for disabled refer to digital or physical platforms specifically designed to support and facilitate fitness, exercise, and rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities. These platforms provide accessible and adaptive workouts, programs, and resources tailored to different physical abilities, often incorporating features such as virtual trainers, assistive devices, and modified exercise routines. Fitness platforms for disabled individuals aim to promote health, mobility, and overall well-being by removing barriers to fitness and offering inclusive solutions that accommodate a wide range of disabilities.

• Approximately 1·5 billion people worldwide live with a physical, mental, sensory, or intellectual disability, about 80% of which are in low-income and middle-income countries.
• People living with disabilities (PLWD) are 16–62% less likely to meet physical activity guidelines than people without disabilities. They are at even greater risk of severe health problems associated with inactivity than the general population.
• The World Health Organization recommends regular physical activity and at least 150–300 min moderate-intensity physical activity for adults with disabilities.

These platforms help increase physical fitness and support mental well-being, mobility, and independence, making them essential for improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. As the number of individuals seeking adaptive fitness solutions grows, these platforms are expected to expand globally, catering to an increasingly diverse and underserved market segment.