Wheelchair-bound fitness icon proves that anyone can be healthy through exercise and nutrition

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Kevin Saunders is riding a wheelchair across the country to serve as an example that people can attain physical fitness no matter what obstacles may stand in the way. He was paralyzed from the chest down due to a work injury. He later pursued physical fitness and became a para-olympian, winning bronze metals in the pentathlon. Kevin was inspired to pursue his cross-country wheelchair ride by hoping to serve as an example and get the message out to people that if they exercise, eat right, and get plenty of rest, they, too can be healthy, just like he is.

I applaud this effort by Kevin, and would also like to add that if a man paralyzed from the chest down can find a way to make time to eat right, drink plenty of water, and get a daily dose of physical exercise, I'm willing to bet that you can too. Look to Kevin as a shining example of what the human body and human spirit can accomplish when properly motivated.

Following that, take a look at your own life, your own body and situation -- chances are, you have the function of your legs. So the question goes out to you, and all the readers today -- if you have all your body parts, why not put them to good use? If Kevin can ride a wheelchair across the country without the use of most of his body, I'm willing to bet that you can find time to make it to the gym, pump a few weights, and get on the treadmill at least 3 times a week. It will be good for you, and if take up some good nutritional habits, avoid of metabolic disruptors, eat superfoods and take plenty of nutritional supplements, you too can achieve outstanding human health.
About the author: Mike Adams is a holistic nutritionist with a passion for sharing empowering information to help improve personal and planetary health He is a prolific writer and has published thousands of articles, interviews, reports and consumer guides, reaching millions of readers with information that is saving lives and improving personal health around the world. Adams is an independent journalist with strong ethics who does not get paid to write articles about any product or company. In 2007, Adams launched EcoLEDs, a manufacturer of mercury-free, energy-efficient LED lighting products that save electricity and help prevent global warming. He also launched an online retailer of environmentally-friendly products (BetterLifeGoods.com) and uses a portion of its profits to help fund non-profit endeavors. He's also a veteran of the software technology industry, having founded a personalized mass email software product used to deliver email newsletters to subscribers. Adams volunteers his time to serve as the executive director of the Consumer Wellness Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and enjoys outdoor activities, nature photography, Pilates and adult gymnastics.


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