Nikki Walsh

Nikki Walsh

Nikki Walsh is a NASM certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, content creator, and mentor for women with disabilities. She was raised outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and went to Penn State University, where she received a bachelors in Kinesiology. She has been featured in SHAPE, Women's Health Magazine, WebMD, and Love What Matters. She strives to show all wheelchair users that despite their disabilities, they can do anything that they want to in life.

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Total Body Standing Frame Workout

It’s workout Wednesday and I have a standing frame workout coming in hot from the @wheelwithmeadaptfit app! 💪🏼💕💦🎧 Not only will you be stretching out your hips and body, but your core is going to be burning with this baby too!🔥 Start your 🆓 7 day trial and come train with me!!💖 1️⃣SUPERSET 3X •1 Arm OH band press 10x per side •1 Arm DB Bicep curl 10x per side 2️⃣DB Tricep Extensions 10x 3️⃣ SUPERSET 3X •1 Arm DB Row 10x per side •1 Arm Band Press 10x per side 4️⃣Jumping Jacks 3x 30s ✨Take a 20-30 second break between exercises! Follow for more wheelchair workouts and fitness tips for all! #adaptivefitness #strengthtraining #personaltrainer #wheelchairworkout #fatloss

Core Cardio Circuit

Happy workout Wednesday beauties♿️💪🏼💃🏼 This cardio circuit from the @wheelwithmeadaptfit app is my favorite and go to!! I love adding it to the end of my strength workout as a finisher or just doing it as a standalone workout!! Download the app to start your FREE 7 day trial to see if it is for you, and to workout with me😍💦🎧💕💪🏼 ✨Workout tip1️⃣—make a mind muscle connection to work on and engage your core by feeling like you are sucking in your belly button! ✨Workout tip2️⃣—to increase intensity, wear wrist weights or hold dumbbells. You can also increase the time of the exercise or decrease the rest intervals between exercises! Workout details ⬇️ 1️⃣Cross Punches 30s 2️⃣Windmill arm circles 30s 3️⃣Side to side reaches 30s 4️⃣Jumping Jacks 30s 5️⃣2x forward to 2x backward pushes 45s 6️⃣Burpees 30s —20s rest in between each exercises —Go through circuit 3-6x (depending on if it is an add on, a standalone, or by how hard you want to go!) Save this workout to crush later, and follow for more wheelchair workouts & fitness tips! #wheelchairworkout #adaptivefitness #adaptivecardio #seatedcardio #onlinepersonaltrainer #wheelchairweightloss #wheelchairuser #disability #spinalcordinjury

Seated Core Workout

Happy Tuesday!! I can’t believe it is week 3 of #RLAFIT !! 😍 Last week I asked what you all were looking for and the majority voted and commented for core, so here is a core circuit to add at the end of your workou…

Total Body Band Workout

“Happy Flex Friday beauties!!😍 Give this total body band workout a try!!💪🏼 Exercise Tips➡️When using the band, make sure you have tension the entire time you are going through each exercise. ALSO, focus on makin…

Cardio EMOM

Happy Labor Day Weekend!!🇺🇸 Hit this Cardio EMOM for a quick workout before festivities 💪🏼💃🏼 To increase intensity, wear wrist weights like I am, or hold a light set of dumbbells! EMOM = Every Minute On the…

Gym Back Workout

Happy Flex Friday💪🏼 I did a poll the other day, and those of you who asked for more gym workouts, I got you!! Hit back with me at the gym 😍 Warm-up on the rope pull down, 4 sets of 30 seconds on, 30 seconds res…

Chest Workout

LETS GET AFTER IT BABY! 💪🏼🤍 Chest with a core finisher!! Workout with me 1:1 or with my online workout programming❤️‍🔥 Link in bio to schedule a fitness consult 💃🏼 1️⃣3-4 sets of 10 112 Band Chest Presses🥵 2️⃣Superset 3-4 sets 10 each arm- ISO-hold Dumbbell chest press 20 alternating- Dumbbell chest fly 3️⃣Superset 3-4 sets 24 alternating- Band chest fly 12 Palm up Band raises 4️⃣ Core Finisher 3 sets 1 minute Dumbbell or kettlebell swing passovers🔥 Get after it!! If you’re in the gym, replace the band exercises with the cable machine! #wheelchairworkout #seatedworkout #wheelchairuser #personaltrainer #strengthtrain”

3 Core Exercises For Lower Abs

Happy Tuesday! 😍💪🏼 Here are 3 exercises to add into your workout routine that will hit your lower Abdominals!! 💃🏼 You can either do these at the gym using a cable machine, or at home using a band! —For setup,…

Biceps & Triceps Workout

Workout Wednesday! Let’s hit some Biceps & Triceps and get those arms looking strong & sexy for summer!💪🏼 Workout 1:1 with me or purchase a custom workout plan to do at home or the gym!! Click the link in my bio t…

Back, Chest, & Core

Happy Monday everyone, I hope you all had a great weekend!😍💪🏼 I wanted to share some Monday Motivation with a quick floor workout! I wish getting up into my wheelchair was as easy as getting down to the ground �…

Total Body Workout

Happy Wednesday!! Here’s a little Push Pull Workout with a Core finisher for ya! 1️⃣SUPERSET Dumbbell Chest Fly 10x Supine Dumbbell T-Raises 10x 3-4 sets Side note, I am SO happy my booty still looks good after be…

Gym Cables Only Workout

Shy Girl Gym Workout💪🏼 sorry for the RBF 😂😅 I can’t workout at the moment due to my shoulder, but I do have some videos saved up so I can share workouts for y’all still😍 Try this cable only workout next time y…

Featured

Meet the Women Leading the Charge Behind the Adaptive Fitness Movement

We interview Nikki Walsh, Alyssa Gialamas, Chelsie Hill, and Jesi Stracham, four leaders of the adaptive fitness movement. Ahead, they share their stories and how they’re enabling people of all abilities to reap the benefits of exercise.

Women's Health Magazine

Personal trainer Nikki Walsh talks training as a wheelchair user, regaining gym confidence, and nailing chin-ups.

WebMD: Fitness for People in Wheelchairs

Exercise is important for the physical health and well-being of people with limited mobility. Learn more about fitness tips for people who use wheelchairs.

Podcasts

‎irRegular: Episode 45: My Wheelchair Doesn’t [Define] Me

‎Matters of Movement: E021. Nikki Walsh - A Personal Trainer without Limitations