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UK DEAF SPORT

#DeafActiveOnline

UK Deaf Sport are keen to keep you moving! With so many options out there that aren’t accessible to Deaf users, we are working with other organisations and trainers to use the hashtag #DeafActiveOnline to help share and grow accessible activities. 

UK Deaf Sport are proud to be leading and growing online physical activities to make sure deaf people stay active.

We are trying to do this in 3 main ways:

  1. Promoting and Signposting any activities for deaf people online by others – consistently using our hashtag #DeafActiveOnline
  2. Encouraging deaf Trainers/Instructors to do more online activities by giving financial help and technical advice.
  3. Learning and sharing – monitoring and evaluating data about what works and what is needed, and sharing with all key players.

Have a look below at the range of online activity and trainers you can get involved in.

Useful Links

Gentle Exercise

Here you’ll find videos from a wide range of deaf inclusive activity providers and individuals doing gentle activities, where you can have a good stretch, gain some piece of mind and relax. 

Gentle Exercise

Exercise Videos

Here you will find a range of online exercise videos to try out. From cardio to dancing, yoga and even weights! Included are a couple of quick 5 minute videos to help any aches and tight necks from working at the desks all day too.

Exercise Videos

Cardio/High Intensity Interval Training

Here you’ll find videos from a wide range of deaf inclusive activity providers and individuals who does more vigorous online sessions.

Cardio/High Intensity Interval Training

Children and Young People

We’ll be pulling together some fun routines for children and young people covering a variety of high and low intensity activities and sports!  

Children and Young People

We've also created an Instagram page for all things #DeafActiveOnline related. Make sure to give it a follow! @DeafActiveOnline

We've also created a playlist of all of the accessible workout videos currently out there so you don't have to! And many more, have a look.

"Join an online exercise session from your home, seeing others join in too makes it feels like a class. You get a structured exercise class led by a trainer who provides you with the motivation to continue, compared to doing it alone."
Michael Stead
Michael Stead Deaf Active Online
"Deaf people should not be made to sit down and do nothing. There is plenty out there and it is important to get involved, it’s really good for mental wellbeing. You avoid getting depressed, you stay happy! Jamie makes everyone happy, he smiles, we need that!"
Ann-Marie MCintyre
Ann-Marie MCintyre Deaf Active Online
"Helps keep myself motivated, achieve stable mental well-being and build strength as well as lose weight."
Ashni Kumar
Ashni KumarDeaf Active Online
"Do something you enjoy, it may be hard to find motivation at first but once you get in and you’ll feel good for it.”
Ayla
AylaDeaf Active Online
"I find James’ training beneficial to me because I get to exercise and also meet some deaf people on there too! "
WILFRED JENKINS
WILFRED JENKINSDeaf Active Online
"Push yourself and think of the long term benefits. Mentally drive yourself, keep yourself busy and show off your new found muscles!"
Fifi Garfeild
Fifi Garfeild Deaf Active Online
"Thank you UKDS for providing the grant to allow James to provide the classes, it has been really effective and popular”.
Tara Hayes
Tara HayesDeafActiveOnline
"I would encourage deaf people to access activities using Zoom and to try the free activities, which is accessible in BSL."
Sarla Meisuria
Sarla MeisuriaDeaf Active Online
"For me, attending an accessible Pilates class online is a godsend, I’m able to use this time to fine-tune and unlearn what I’ve been doing wrong all these years."
Lesley Sheldon
Lesley Sheldon Deaf Active Online
"Everyone deaf should follow @deafstayingworkout on instagram to stay on top of how they can keep active especially whilst staying at home"
Leo Loubser
Leo Loubser Deaf Active Online
“Do something that you enjoy such as dancing, skipping or running on the spot. For example, whilst washing up do exercises with your arms like lifting up objects or passing them around behind your back from hand to hand. Every little bit helps the mind and makes you feel good.”
Karen Hobbs
Karen HobbsDeaf Active Online
"Deaf people should try and join in an exercise that interests them and to make a regular thing of it, starting once a week and increase activity slowly. I found that by being motivated from pilates. My inner strength has enabled me to increasingly walk around my area which has led to discovering places I never knew."
Helen Farthing
Helen FarthingDeaf ActiveOnline
"I feel good after the exercise and happy that I have achieved something. I also have noticed my legs are getting more toned!”
Chloe Norton
Chloe Norton Deaf Active Online
"Stick to a time/day that works for you, make it a positive routine and enjoy it!”
Elizabeth Mugridge
Elizabeth Mugridge Deaf Active Online
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With most of the online classes being done via zoom, click here to view a subtitled/BSL video guide done by Clark on how to use it.

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