Lena Muthoni Gitonga’s life in the gym is built on constant reinvention. As an upper-limb amputee who lost her hand in early childhood following a road accident, every workout begins with a unique display of determination.
“Much of the equipment in the gym is built for able-bodied people, and because I am disabled and cannot effectively use the equipment, I have to reinvent, repurpose and reorganise things. It is called adaptive fitness.”