Stories
Podcast: Finding Friendship and Energy Through Exercises
Listen to three of our inspiring Active VI participants share how stepping into fitness completely transformed their lives. From trading isolated routines at home for yoga and pilates, to expanding their social circles and building vibrant health, discover how exercise brings true joy, newfound energy, and friends.
Duration: 10.06 minutes
News: HYROX: Conquering the Ultimate Fitness Race
Building strength through movement. See how VI athletes Dennard, Pei Pei, and BK conquered the HYROX adaptive division alongside their dedicated sight-guides. It was a test of endurance, trust, and teamwork. Explore our collection of their inspiring journey, featuring an exclusive podcast interview where they reveal the reality of tackling sleds and blind wall ball throws. Plus, discover media coverage and an Instagram reel of their race day.
Podcast: From Safety Ropes to Supper: How PVI Rock Climbing Works
Ever wondered how someone with a visual impairment scales a rock wall? Join Dennard, June, and Teh Lin as they reveal the mechanics of adaptive indoor rock climbing. Discover the “clock direction” guiding method, overcoming initial fears, and the rewarding community supper sessions that follow.
Duration: 06.43 minutes
Play the Podcast Episode 2 to hear how they scale new heights.
Podcast: Clear Cues and Good Guides
Pei Pei and Lydia contrast their different experiences in a trampoline class to highlight what makes a fitness environment truly inclusive. They emphasise the critical need for clear verbal instructions from instructors, effective class noise management, and volunteers who ask for preferences before using tactile guidance.
Duration: 5.35 minutes
Podcast: Conquering HYROX
Join host Jason as Dennard and Pei Pei share their HYROX adaptive fitness race experience. Listen as they break down the training, teamwork, and determination it took to conquer the course. They discuss sensory challenges and how clear communication with guides made all the difference—proving with the right support, fitness knows no limits.
Duration: 15.51 minutes
Podcast: Finding Your Pace
Want to hear more about Verlyn's journey on the track? Join Sebastian, Uncle James, and Verlyn as they discuss the realities of running with a tether, handling nervous guides, and the importance of self-advocacy - speaking up for your own accessibility needs for a better running experience.
Duration: 05.17 minutes
Videos
Video: Fitness Professional – The Vision Behind Inclusive Pilates
See how fitness professionals are transforming lives through inclusive Pilates. Watch how preparation empowers participants with visual impairments to confidently navigate in group classes.
Duration: 4 mins
Video: The Volunteer Journey: Shared Goals, Mutual Growth
Discover what true inclusion looks like in action. Watch how our volunteers and participants train side-by-side, breaking barriers and building a stronger community through shared fitness.
Duration: 3.07 mins
Video: Sight Guiding VI Techniques: The Do’s and Don’ts
Learn basic sight-guiding techniques for individuals with visual impairments. Learn practical do’s and don’ts to promote safety, respect, and confidence in any fitness or community environment.
Duration: 2.45 mins
Video: Feel The Movement
Experience the energy and joy of "Jump For Hope," an inclusive jumping fitness event. Watch as visually impaired participants and dedicated volunteer guides train side-by-side on mini-trampolines, proving that you don’t need to see to be part of it—you just need to feel it.
Duration: 1.06 mins
Video: Exercise at Home: Gentle Chair Yoga
Discover how easy it is to stay active from the comfort of your own home. Follow along with this simple, fully audio-guided chair yoga routine, thoughtfully designed to help you safely build flexibility, core balance, and confidence using just a chair.
Duration: 12.56 mins
