Adaptive Exercise

Adaptive Exercise Adaptive Exercise specializes in exercise services for people with autism and other special needs.

Adaptive Exercise provides the highest standards of in-home personal training for individuals with special needs. Programming is individualized and developed based on assessments, to ensure client success, and establish positive exercise experiences.

01/18/2024

Helping this guy get his form just right on his standing band twists. It's important to work core exercises into any strength program, but rotational exercises like this not only target the core, they help build total body coordination.

01/17/2024

Squats arn't the best option for every athlete. This could be due to tight or weak muscles, range of motion, or a number of other factors. But, there are other exercises that target the same muscles, like chair sits, and we can progress this exercise just the same. We can increase the weight, the reps, or even target more sets to get the job done.

01/16/2024

There are so many reasons aside from weight loss to exercise, but if that is the goal, aerobic exercise should certainly be a point of emphasis. Here are a few ways we work aerobics into our home fitness programs.

01/12/2024

Stepping in to provide some extra suppport when this guy needs it. I noticed he was getting fatigued half way through the set and his form started to get a little sloppy, but just a bit a physical support, by holding his hands forward, was all he needed to finish strong.

Adaptive Exercise is coming back to Worcester's Autism Resource Central for another 6 week series of group classes. We w...
01/11/2024

Adaptive Exercise is coming back to Worcester's Autism Resource Central for another 6 week series of group classes. We will be holding 2 groups each Monday at 5:00pm and 6:00pm, starting on 1/22/24. The classes are designed to introduce participants with autism to a number of beginner level exercises with extra support. Prior registration is required, so click the link below to register or learn more.

https://www.autismresourcecentral.org/events/month/

01/10/2024

We don't start with big weights, but we can certainly work up to them. First we assess how well an athlete can perform an exercise, then we find an appropriate weight and rep range to start with. We want it to be challenging, but not to compromise their form. Over time we can systematically increase the weight.

01/09/2024

The best part of adaptive training is when you see athletes perform exercises they couldn't do previously. These guys had trouble getting into plank position and holding this postition when we first tried. We worked on modified planks from an elevated platform for many sessions, systematically lowering the platform every few weeks. Now they are getting into plank position on the ground and holding it for 20 seconds.

Working in some 20 pound deadlifts to wrap up our work out. This exercises is extremely functional in our activities of ...
01/06/2024

Working in some 20 pound deadlifts to wrap up our work out. This exercises is extremely functional in our activities of daily living and a great way to build up that lower body strength.

01/04/2024

This guy is starting the new year with some heavy overhead presses, 20lbs for 15 reps. Were using some simple cues to help with his form and range of motion, but he is certainly doing all of the work.

01/04/2024

Helping this lady learn alternating step ups. While this is an aerobic exercise, I am not concerned with speed until the athlete has shown a consistent ability to perform the exercise accurately. Right now its all about learning. Stay tuned to see how she progresses.

There is nothing wrong with making a new year’s resolution for your fitness, but creating smaller, specific weekly goals...
01/02/2024

There is nothing wrong with making a new year’s resolution for your fitness, but creating smaller, specific weekly goals is an extremely effective way to help you reach them. I have been following this strategy for many years and it has helped me stay consistent and reach new heights in my fitness.

Each week create a measurable goal for yourself. Either a certain amount of workouts to complete, a specific amount of time spent exercising, a weekly step total, or any other trackable target. Then you simply record what you have done each day. At the end of the week you can see if you reached the goal you set for yourself. Over time these smaller goals can lead to big changes.

There is still one more chance to join us for Adaptive Group Exercise before the year's end. Saturday, December 30th at ...
12/29/2023

There is still one more chance to join us for Adaptive Group Exercise before the year's end. Saturday, December 30th at 10:00am in Whitinsville. Adaptive Group Exercise is designed to support individuals with Autism and other special needs through a series of beginner level exercises. Prior registration is required, click the link below.

https://airtable.com/apptO5mcOUbVJDFJI/shrWMbpr63TtQbrYJ

12/28/2023

Helping this guy perfect his form on planks. We started this exercise weeks ago from an elevated platform to make it easier, over time we have gradually lowered this platform. Now he is working on flat ground and holding his planks with just a smidge of support from me.

12/28/2023

Strength training can be tough, it requires a lot of body control. One thing I notice with many of our athletes is a tendency to move faster when the movement becomes difficult. This can lead to poor form and uncontrolled movements, which we certainly don't want. One intervention to slow these movements down is pausing between reps or adding in high fives between every rep.

12/26/2023

Working the core with some modified mountain climbers. The elevated platform makes the exercise a bit easier and the visual supports help set a clear expectation of how the movement is performed. Together these supports help this guy do this exercise to the best of his ability. Way to go!!

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Worcester, MA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm

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+15087352949

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