Adaptive Exercise
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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.
Every athlete is unique, and so is the level of support they need to succeed.
In this video, you'll see four different athletes performing four different exercises. Some benefit from a simple tactile cue, others require physical prompting, and some need very little support at all.
The key isn't using the same approach for everyone, it's taking a systematic approach to determine the appropriate level of support for each individual. The right support allows athletes to experience success, build confidence, develop new movement patterns, and gradually become more independent over time.
Our goal isn't to do the work for the athlete. It's to provide an appropriate level of support to help them be successful today while creating opportunities for even greater success tomorrow.
Meet the athlete where they are.
Set clear expectations.
Provide the appropriate level of support.
Progress together.
07/06/2026
This past week was my last real vacation of the year, even if it was only for a few days. That meant fitting nearly all of my client sessions into just two days while also planning ahead for my own training. It took a lot of flexibility, but everything still got done.
The heat made running a little more challenging this week, so I shifted most of my miles to the early mornings and even logged a few treadmill runs to stay consistent. It wasn't always the ideal plan, but adapting is part of the process.
Outside of training, we made the most of Colby's last week before his CCL procedure this Thursday. We took him to the beach, played some disc golf, and made sure he had plenty of fun before his recovery begins.
Breakdown:
• 🏃♂️ Miles run: 22
• 🏋️♂️ Minutes lifted: 210
• 🤸♂️ Minutes stretched: 50
• 🧘 Daily breathwork
• 🚿 Cold showers (probably the easiest week of the year for them!)
• 👥 Clients trained: 12
• 🐾 Daily morning walks with Colby (except the two days my wife and mom covered for me)
Sometimes consistency doesn't look like following the perfect plan, it looks like adjusting, planning ahead, and making the most of the time you have. Those are the weeks that remind me why adaptability is one of the most valuable skills, both in training and in life.
07/03/2026
⭐ Adaptive All-Star: Sean ⭐
Sean and I have been working together since May 2023, and watching his progress has been incredible.
When we first started, our focus was on simple bodyweight movements and building the ability to sit upright and staying engaged during our workouts. Today, Sean is performing a wide variety of standing, seated, and step-based exercises using 7-pound wrist and hand weights, 12-pound medicine balls, and 12-pound sandbells with impressive strength, coordination, and confidence.
What stands out most isn't just how much stronger Sean has become, it's his attitude. Every session, he brings excitement, encouragement, and positive energy for both himself and his twin sister, Marion. He's truly our morning workout hype man!
Sean is proof that meaningful progress comes from consistency, patience, and the right support. I'm incredibly proud of everything he's accomplished over the past two years and can't wait to see what he achieves next. Keep up the amazing work, Sean! 💙💪
This video is from Ed's second day using our newest modification for wall squats, and the improvement has been incredible already.
By making a few simple changes to the setup, Ed is able to complete the exercise much more independently while naturally staying in better squat position throughout each rep. Rather than constantly cueing or physically redirecting him, the environment helps guide the movement.
The best part? Ed absolutely crushed it today with 5 sets of 15 reps! 💪
Adaptive exercise is all about finding the right modifications to meet someone where they are today while creating opportunities for long-term progress. I'm incredibly proud of the effort and determination Ed continues to bring to every session.
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