About Accessible Fitness
Accessible Fitness was founded in 1999 by Paul O'Lone. Paul Competed in body-building competitions since he was 15 yrs old and won many titles including Mr. Pennsylvania, Mr. Physique USA and the 1993 Mr. North America.
In 2002 Paul opened Accessible Fitness, a gym where anyone could exercise. I realized how inaccessible the gyms are for a person in a wheelchair and the idea of Accessible Fitness was born. The gym provides a comfortable environment where anyone young or old, able bodied or disabled can exercise.
At Accessible Fitness, we are committed to providing the utmost in overall physical fitness and keeping up with the latest developments and exercise techniques. Most of all, we are dedicated to YOUR specific fitness needs, and to helping you achieve your individual goals for maximum health and well being.
Accessible Fitness provides a relaxed yet well-supervised arena for practicing the art of fitness. We work closely with you, to help you look and feel better, and to reach your ultimate potential.
Let us take the stress out of your day and give you the body you deserve, along with increased energy, self confidence and motivation. Make your first appointment today...you'll be glad you did!
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Paul O'Lone
Mr. North America 1993
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Paul's story as he explains his multiple sclerosis diagnosis
In 1996, I was preparing for my body building pro-card when I began experiencing symptoms of fatigue, nerve pain and muscle weakness.
In 1997, after going to the neurologist and receiving an MRI I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I was relieved to find out there were many treatments for multiple sclerosis. Unfortunately none of the drug therapies stopped the progression of the disease. My multiple sclerosis symptoms progressed I didn't want to leave my house because I felt embarrassed that I couldn't even walk.
After accessing my muscles I found that the muscle affected by MS were the “Core muscles”, meaning the abdominals, back and hips, they are your stabilizer muscles and that why I kept falling. I focused on training theses muscles and after 2 months my balance improved and I could walk again, not very well but I was walking.
Over the past nine years I have continued to do Core training to keep ms from progressing. Everyone that does Core training sees improvement in there balance, strength and body fitness.
I found that by following the right diet I could reduce my symptoms even more.
"On Sept.13, 2001 my son Tyler Christian O'Lone was born. In 2006 Tyler talked his Dad into competing again and he even came up on the stage to present me with my trophy. Tyler has always been an inspiration to me because he always believed in me and now when I play ball with him I feel very fortunate that I can and look forward to playing with him for many more years."
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In September of 2002 Paul received the MS achievement award for his
perseverance and help in the community [Learn
more]. His training approach and life philosophy stresses "Ability"
not "Disability". Professionally and personally, he continues
to maintain his life-long affirmation, "If you believe, you can
move mountains"
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