Free Training Resources
Gym Acclimation Program
Written by Evan Schwerbrock, M.S. and designed by the AdaptX team, this three-week program is designed for individuals with Visual Impairments who are interested in joining a gym but unsure how to navigate the unfamiliar space.
Evan developed Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy shortly after earning his bachelor’s degree in health science. Within two weeks, he had massively impaired sight and had to figure out how to adapt to the gym and life with the new circumstances.
Evan continued on to receive his master’s degree in kinesiology, become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a professor, personal trainer, and more. In 2020, he founded Cane and Able Fitness, a resource providing applicable and accessible health information to the blind of the world. Evan has helped people all over the world to problem solve and overcome the issues that come with low vision to live healthier, happier lives.
Move to Improve SCI - Bulletproof Shoulders Program
Despite all the talk about “overuse injuries,” the typical wheelchair user more so suffers from deconditioning, insufficient shoulder mobility, and muscle imbalances. This program will take you through exercises that are ideal for wheelchair-users and will mitigate the risk of these common “overuse injuries.”
Tim Morris has a master’s degree in kinesiology and has been a personal trainer for nearly 20 years. He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, a Pain-Free Performance Specialist, a high school physical education teacher, and head track and field coach.
He has coached hundreds of people of all abilities and at all levels – from Division 1 athletes to Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls, but mostly those with spinal cord injuries.
Sekond Skin Society
An online fitness community where people with and without disabilities come together through movement. Sekond Skin Society strives to lead the health and fitness industry in creating experiences that enable all abilities, empower all bodies, and bring people together.
The team is generously offering two free months of access to Unified 5k participants. Email
[email protected] for access.
NDSS 321go!® Program
The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) designed the 321go!® program to promote healthy lifestyle choices in physical activity, balanced nutrition, and emotional wellness among individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
The foundation of the 321go!® program is a set of 3 goals and 21 challenges that encourage a daily focus on overall wellbeing. Resources for the program provide education, support goal setting, and foster independent skills. Resources include the 321go!® Program Guide, the Fitness Kit, and more. The guide teaches the basics of physical activity, balanced nutrition, and emotional wellness and encourages learners to adopt healthy habits. The Fitness Kit provides instructional materials and equipment to make at-home workouts easy and fun. The Fitness Kit includes the 321go!® Program Guide, the 321go!® Exercise Cards, NDSS branded exercise equipment, a water bottle, and a drawstring bag.
Endurance and Strength Training Programs Coming Soon !
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