Progress starts with good coaching, not just harder workouts.
This is Hasan's first time learning face pulls, and it was a great example of how I approach teaching new exercises.
I always start by modeling the movement so my athletes have a clear visual of what we're trying to accomplish. From there, I let them attempt it independently.
Hasan's first repetition wasn't quite there, and that's okay, that's part of learning. Instead of relying only on verbal cues, I demonstrated the movement again. That visual feedback was all he needed. On his very next rep, he corrected his form and continued with solid technique for the rest of the set.
We intentionally started with a lighter resistance and lower volume. Before increasing weight, reps, or sets, I want to make sure the movement pattern is consistent. Building a strong foundation first leads to safer, more effective progress over time.
That's how we create long-term success: teach the movement, provide an appropriate level of support, and progress when the athlete is ready.
Great work, Hasan! Looking forward to seeing where we take this exercise next. 💪
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Adaptive Exercise specializes in providing appropriate fitness programs with appropriate levels of support for people with autism and other special needs.
07/20/2026
This past week was a massive change from my normal routine.
With Colby recovering from his CCL surgery, our daily morning walks came to an abrupt stop, and my step count definitely reflected it. Instead, my mornings have consisted of carrying an 80-pound dog up and down the stairs several times a day. If you want a real-world example of functional fitness, that's about as functional as it gets.
Work was busy in the best way. I trained 27 client sessions this week and introduced several new exercises with a few athletes. I've already got more updates planned for the weeks ahead, and I'm excited to keep building on that momentum.
As for my own training, I had to do what I often encourage my clients to do, adapt. My schedule looked nothing like it normally does, so workouts were broken into smaller sessions and fit around client sessions, Colby's recovery, and everything else that needed my attention. It wasn't ideal, but I still hit the goals I set for myself.
Breakdown:
🏋️♂️ Minutes lifted: 210
🤸 Minutes stretched: 40
🧘 Daily breathwork
🚿 A few cold showers
💪 Daily heavy dog lifting (functional fitness at its finest)
👥 Clients trained: 27
This week was another reminder that consistency doesn't always look the same. Sometimes it's chasing PRs, and sometimes it's adjusting your expectations, taking care of those who depend on you, and finding a way to keep moving forward anyway. Progress isn't about having the perfect routine it's about continuing to show up when life changes.
07/17/2026
**🌟 Outstanding Performance This Week: Taylor 🌟**
A big shout-out to Taylor for an outstanding week!
This week brought a lot of changes to his program. We introduced new corrective exercises, incorporated new equipment, and made several updates to his home exercise program. That's a lot of new information to take in, but Taylor rose to the challenge.
He stayed focused while I explained each exercise, was receptive to feedback, and, as always, gave his best effort from start to finish.
It's easy to get overwhelmed when routines change, but growth happens when we're willing to learn and embrace new challenges. I'm incredibly impressed with how Taylor approached this week's session, and I have no doubt that his hard work and positive attitude will lead to great results.
Keep up the awesome work, Taylor! 👏💪
Every athlete is different, and that's exactly why every program should be too.
This session focused on three foundational movements:
🏋️ Modified squats
💪 Upright rows
🏐 Push throws
While the exercises may look simple, what matters most isn't the movement itself, it's how it's adapted for the individual performing it.
Some athletes need visual demonstrations. Others benefit from verbal cues, tactile feedback, or physical prompting. The key is finding the right level of support to help each person be successful while gradually building independence over time.
At Adaptive Exercise, there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. Every program is designed around the athlete's abilities, goals, and needs. By meeting people where they are and providing the right amount of challenge and support, meaningful progress becomes possible.
Progress isn't about doing the most advanced exercise.
It's about doing the right exercise, in the right way, at the right time.
07/15/2026
💡 Trainer Tip: Plan for Consistency
If there's one habit that has transformed my own fitness more than anything else, it's planning.
You wouldn't build a house without a blueprint, so why would you expect to build a stronger, healthier body without a plan?
The good news is your plan doesn't have to be complicated.
It can be as simple as:
✅ Setting a weekly goal for total minutes of exercise.
✅ Deciding which muscle groups or movements you'll focus on.
✅ Scheduling which days you'll train, walk, or recover.
Having a plan removes the guesswork. Instead of waking up each day wondering if you'll exercise, you've already made the decision.
Will every week go perfectly? Probably not.
But having a plan makes it much easier to stack successful weeks together. And when enough successful weeks add up, that's when the big changes happen.
Fitness isn't built in a single workout. It's built through consistent action over time.
Consistency doesn't happen by accident—it happens by planning.
Progress isn't about making an exercise easier, it's about finding the right starting point.
When Jacob first attempted modified chair burpees, he needed more support to be successful. Instead of rushing the process, we changed the set up so it was more appropriate, practiced consistently, and gradually built his confidence and skill.
After weeks of progression on the chair going up in reps and sets per workout, it was time for the next step... literally.
His first day performing them on a low step was a success because the foundation had already been built.
This is what effective coaching looks like:
✅ Meet the athlete where they are.
✅ Provide the appropriate level of support.
✅ Stay consistent.
✅ Progress when they're ready.
Meaningful progress doesn't happen overnight, it happens one successful repetition at a time.
07/13/2026
This past week took a lot of planning, but it all came together.
Between a full client schedule, my own training, and preparing for Colby's CCL procedure, there wasn't much downtime. Most of my workouts had to be broken into smaller sessions and squeezed in whenever I had an opening. It wasn't the most convenient way to train, but consistency isn't about waiting for the perfect schedule, it's about making the time you do have count.
Early in the week, we wanted to make the most of Colby's last few healthy days before surgery. We made sure he got plenty of walks, spent some time playing a round of his favorite disc golf course, and gave him as much activity as possible before recovery began. Thankfully, his procedure went well, and he's officially on the road to recovery.
It was also another great week with my athletes. We introduced a few new exercises, continued progressing many of the movements we've been building over the past several weeks, and even got to test out some new technology by tracking heart rate and caloric expenditure during one athlete's session. It's always exciting to find new ways to measure progress and individualize training.
Breakdown:
• 🏃♂️ Miles run: 25
• 🏋️♂️ Minutes lifted: 220
• 🤸♂️ Minutes stretched: 55
• 🧘 Daily breathwork
• 🚿 A few cold showers
• 👥 Clients trained: 26
• 👥 Group classes: 1
• 🐾 Daily morning walks with Colby (through Thursday)
• 🥏 One round of disc golf with my favorite training partner
No week is ever perfect, but this one was a great reminder that progress often comes from good planning, flexibility, and following through when it's time to put in the work. Whether it's helping my athletes continue to improve, staying consistent with my own training, or being there for Colby through surgery and recovery, showing up every day is what matters most.
New exercise. New challenge. Same commitment to progress. 💪
This week, Ed kicked off a new training circuit with farmer's carries using two 30-pound dumbbells. This is the first of three exercises we'll use to start each of our weekly workouts.
Farmer's carries are one of my favorite functional exercises because they accomplish so much at once. They elevate heart rate, increase caloric expenditure, improve grip strength, strengthen the core, and build total-body stability—all while reinforcing good posture and movement.
Rather than spending time on traditional cardio, we're incorporating purposeful movements that challenge multiple systems at the same time. It's an efficient way to improve both strength and conditioning while keeping workouts engaging.
I'm excited to see how Ed progresses as we continue building on this new circuit over the coming weeks.
No two athletes are the same. So why should every push exercise look the same?
In this video, you'll see multiple athletes performing different pushing movements, each matched to their current abilities and goals.
Some are pressing overhead. Others are pushing horizontally. Some need physical support, while others work independently. Every exercise is intentionally selected and adapted to help each athlete experience success while continuing to make progress.
The goal isn't to make everyone perform the same exercise.
The goal is to help every athlete perform their exercise as well as they can.
When we:
✅ Meet athletes where they are
✅ Set clear expectations
✅ Provide an appropriate level of support
..we create opportunities for meaningful progress over time.
Progress isn't about finding the "perfect" exercise. It's about finding the right exercise for the person in front of you.
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