DPI Adaptive Fitness is now working with Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital to offer Free Adaptive Fitness classes to the disability community.

We would love for you to join us

 

Thursdays for Adaptive Boxing Fitness in the 2nd floor Cardiac Gym from 5:30 to 6:30 with Adaptive Fitness Specialist Devon Palermo

 

And

 

 Saturdays for Open Gym from 10 to 1 in the Outpatient Physical Therapy Gym for a great circuit resistance training routine with the Staff of DPI Adaptive Fitness and Volunteer Therapists from NRH

 

One on One training is also available with the trainers of DPI Adaptive Fitness

 

Check out www.devonpalermoinc.com for more info

 

 

 

 



DPI Fitness TV on Devonpalermoinc.com

Hey Team,

I'm pretty excited about this.

Check out the video above or Devonpalermoinc.com. We've just launched DPI Fitness TV!!!!

What is DPI Fitness TV?

Well, It's an Adapted Fitness TV channel. What we hope to accomplish is to provide access to Adapted Boxing Fitness classes to everyone and anyone regardless of location.

So many individuals are really enjoying the live classes here in the DC, MD, VA area, from Seniors, to SCI, Stroke, Amputee, and even Therapists at the rehab hospitals. The class is fun, high energy, and challenging for everyone at ANY level.

We're in the initial stages, but plan to offer live streaming classes to everyone for a very nominal cost.

Stay tuned for now as I will be offering many trial classes to work the bugs out, tell your friends, and get ready to get your boxing on!

Check out Devonpalermoinc.com for a sample warm-up session that I performed with my Senior group recently.

That's all for now!

Remember....Keep Fighting & Never Give Up!

-Devon

Adaptive Fitness Equipment Recommendations (part deuce)

Hey Team,

Recently one of my most popular posts was published on the largest personal trainer development site on the net, The PTDC.

If you haven't seen it yet, you can check it out here: http://www.theptdc.com/2014/03/disability-fitness/

I'm very happy that so many people have found it to be helpful, I've received a lot of positive feedback.

I also wanted to thank everyone that sent in the suggestions to add to the list and decided to post them here for all to see.

Catalyst Fitness made recommendations to include:

Redcord

&

The Surge 180 or Surge 360

other comments recommended:

Concept2 Rower

and

The Wheelchair gym

I like all of the above suggestions and would be excited to really get into a session and be as creative as possible when using them with an Adaptive Fitness client.

I do though feel that to ensure maximum safety of the Adaptive Fitness client, the above items would only be able to be utilized under the supervision of a qualified Adaptive Fitness Trainer, so I decided to not update the list to include them.

I think a future list I compile will include all Adaptive Fitness equipment and not just the top ten for users to utilize at home.

I appreciate all of the feedback and encourage everyone to send in any recommendations they may think would benefit an Adaptive Fitness clients training session.

Keep Fighting, Never Give up!

-Devon

The Disability Fitness Handbook is finally here!

Hey Team,

I'm so excited to present this to you guys.... www.disabilityfitnesshandbook.com

I feel like I've been working on this book for forever, there have been so many speed bumps that I have encountered that prevented or delayed my working on the book, but I persevered, held strong, and Never gave up because I really feel that this can be an extremely helpful tool for all of you and I wanted it to be just right so that you will love it as much I loved putting it together.

As an Adaptive Fitness Trainer, I really see the benefit in a book like this for people living with a disability that just aren't sure....Not sure about nutrition, not sure about adaptive sports, not sure about fitness or specifically what exercises to do.

My hope is that this book will fill some gaps and present some "A ha" moments so that you all will begin to or increase your current level of fitness and become more sure of your Abilities.

I really hope you enjoy it.....

Check out some more info on the book at the following website: www.disabilityfitnesshandbook.com

on this site you will be able to download a free chapter, take a look at some of the downloadable forms that are in the book and learn a little more about the book.

You will be able to purchase a PDF copy, Amazon Kindle download or a Barnes and Noble download for just $5.95

Also you can check out and leave comments on the Disability Fitness Handbook Facebook page, like us and friend us spread the word about this awesome resource.

As always....

Keep Fighting and Never Give Up!

-Devon

Adaptive Fitness Resource Guide soon to be released

Hey Team,

I'm excited to announce that I am nearing the final preparations and expect to release an Adaptive Fitness resource guide (e-book) by mid-late October.

This guide will cover Assessment, Nutrition, and most importantly exercise to improve functional tasks for individuals living with Stroke, Spinal cord injury, Amputation, or as Seniors.

I'm really excited to put all of this information together into a comprehensive resource guide for people living with disabilities to refer to that may not have access to accessible fitness centers or adaptive trainers.

As an Adaptive Fitness Specialist myself, I feel that there are not enough accessible gyms, or trainers to really push someone to their full potential.

I put this guide together in hope that more individuals living with disabilities will become motivated to live a healthier lifestyle to the best of their ability.

This resource guide is based on research and my own personal experience working with people living with disabilities.

If interested, Keep checking back or subscribe to my blog for updates on when the release will be you can also follow me on twitter @fitdp23.

Take care for now!

Keep Fighting, Never Give Up!

-Devon