Who is Mark? My name is Mark Fuglevand and I broke my neck at the age of 18 due to a beach diving accident. I am a C-6 Incomplete Quadriplegic and I've been using a wheelchair for almost 28 years. I live in Cerritos, California with my wife and two boys. I studied accounting in

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People living with disability should be physically active for many of the same reasons as everyone else. Physical activity such as regular exercise and physical therapy can improve overall health, increase strength and flexibility, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. And it's not just the physical benefits.

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When the Evolution was first created, it was done so to give everyone a sustainable exercise option. Our mission sums it up: to make exercise convenient, inclusive, and accessible regardless of experience, skill, and ability. Since then, we have realized that we can do more than just help those who want to exercise at home.

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When you think parallel bars, you might immediately think of gymnasts. But, whether you're working out at home or in a gym, and no matter what your goals are, you should consider doing parallel bar exercises. Parallel bars are amazing tools that allow you to use nothing but your bodyweight to make amazing strength and

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Whether you're working out at home or in a gym and no matter what your goals are, squats are a must for your routine. Squats are an effective exercise that primarily strengthens and builds muscle on your glutes and legs. Yes, squats can be done using nothing but your bodyweight. However, adding resistance will make

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When we think about exercise we often think about getting stronger and developing our cardio. Otherwise, we think about improving our general health; i.e. reducing stress, sleeping better, etc. These are all excellent reasons to exercise. However, there are other benefits of exercise we should also consider. Benefits of Exercise We Don't Talk About In

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We know you know exercise is important, that's obvious. But, not everything about exercise is. Questions about how much time you should be investing into exercise commonly come up. Questions like: "how much exercise do I need?" and "how long should my workouts be?" are commonly asked. First, let's just say that there is no

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We simply can't stress enough the importance of movement. Unfortunately, we are sitting more than ever, leading to all kinds of health complications. There's no need to complicate the matter. Simply put, our bodies have all been designed to move. If Mother Nature created our bodies for the purpose of movement, she couldn’t have come

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What is core strength? What is the difference between a strong core vs. a weak core? As important as it is, there is still a lot of confusion about what "core strength" is. Many people associate: core with abs strength with muscle. Therefore, core strength must mean 6-pack (abs muscles). I understand the confusion and

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Anyone can combine exercises and call it a "workout plan". But, will it be effective? For a workout plan to be effective, both your lifestyle and your goals have to be considered. There are thousands of exercises. How do you know which ones are right for you? To be honest, there aren't really exercises that

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