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Adaptive Fitness Programs for People with Disabilities

Est. 2020

01/19/2026

Our coaches watch their athlete through the entire lift. They’re asking themselves “Are they able to stay in control as the weight moves overhead?”

If the tempo is too fast, the muscles don’t have time to work and momentum takes over. If it’s too slow, the lift can feel overwhelming, and the athlete may want to call it quits.

The goal is to find a pace that allows the athlete to feel confident, stay regulated, and repeat the movement well. When the tempo is right, the athlete can work through the movement, not rush it.

That’s how coaches decide… by helping our athletes listen to what their body is telling them and adjusting the lift to support real, sustainable progress.

★★★★★This community is built on a foundation of solidarity... and it’s strengthened every time someone shares their expe...
01/16/2026

★★★★★

This community is built on a foundation of solidarity... and it’s strengthened every time someone shares their experience.

To the parents, caregivers, and athletes who take a moment to leave a review- thank you.

01/14/2026

When strength outpaces stability, the answer isn’t to make the exercise easier… it’s to find the next appropriate progression. This athlete has completed over 400 training sessions, developing serious pulling strength and movement experience.

His program had him performing a standing horizontal row, and every few sessions the resistance would be increased. Recently, he began shifting his body instead of just the weight. So, his coach made an adjustment, moving him to a half-kneeling single-arm row to lower his center of gravity, increase stability, and keep the challenge high without sacrificing control.

Adaptive coaching is constant refinement. This is Inclusive Fitness®.

We love seeing the work IF athletes do... in AND out of the gym.Check out the advocacy work being done by Dan and Jeff!
01/08/2026

We love seeing the work IF athletes do... in AND out of the gym.
Check out the advocacy work being done by Dan and Jeff!

Jai is making tremendous progress on his motor control, focus, and stamina! His rope swings are a sight to behold! Congr...
01/08/2026

Jai is making tremendous progress on his motor control, focus, and stamina! His rope swings are a sight to behold! Congrats on hitting 50 sessions, Jai!!

An active guy outside of the gym, Jai enjoys tennis and track. Building his strength at IF is a great way to reinforce all his other activities. Coach Greg and the IF team are very proud of his accomplishments!

01/07/2026

We’re growing our team in West Roxbury and Burlington, MA, and looking for coaches with the passion to help every athlete build strength, confidence, and community.

Inclusive Fitness® is a sensory-friendly, adaptive fitness center serving neurodivergent athletes with intellectual, developmental, and/or physical disabilities. We combine evidence-based training with personalized coaching to build strength beyond the gym.

We're seeking compassionate, energetic coaches to join our team. As a coach, you'll deliver 1:1 and small-group training sessions that support athletes in reaching their goals, from fundamental movement basics to functional independence.

You'll work in a supportive environment alongside a dedicated team that values the presumption of competence, trust, patience, and individualized progress. This role is ideal for someone interested in meaningful connection, structured creativity, and seeing real impact in their day-to-day work.

If that sounds like you, let’s talk! Please, send your resume to info@inclusivefitness.com.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Send this post their way!

01/06/2026

At first glance, this looks like a lot of hands-on coaching for one movement.

A lot of physical prompting. A lot of patience. A lot of setup before a single rep happens.

And that’s exactly the point.

Joshua is learning a split squat. His expressive verbal communication is limited, but his receptive language is strong. He understands what’s being asked. He wants to learn. He’s engaged the entire time.

You’ll hear him scripting, quietly encouraging himself:
“Good job. You did it.”

His coach doesn’t rush the process. She takes time to place Joshua’s feet, adjust his stance, guide his movement, and make sure his body feels the correct position before asking him to move through it. This is how we build confidence.

By the end, Joshua performs an unbroken set of split squats… chosen because they translate directly to everyday life. Getting up from the floor. Standing up from a low surface. Regaining balance after a stumble. These are real-world skills, used almost every day.

This is what adaptive coaching looks like:
– honoring how someone communicates
– meeting them where they are
– fading support as independence grows

So back to the question:
Why spend this much time on one split squat?

Because this is how strength becomes usable.
Because this is how confidence is built.
Because this is how effort turns into independence.

And because every “Good job, you did it” starts somewhere.

𝐻𝒶𝓅𝓅𝓎 𝒽𝑜𝓁𝒾𝒹𝒶𝓎𝓈!May this time be filled with love, laughter, and cheer. As the year comes to a close, we hope everyone ca...
12/25/2025

𝐻𝒶𝓅𝓅𝓎 𝒽𝑜𝓁𝒾𝒹𝒶𝓎𝓈!

May this time be filled with love, laughter, and cheer. As the year comes to a close, we hope everyone can slow down and notice all the hard work, all the progress, and all the wins– big and small!

Our coaches take great joy in witnessing the effort our athletes put into every session. Watching as stability, strength, and stamina grow over time. Seeing the smiles, from athletes and families alike, is the gift we receive all year long. We are grateful for the consistency, the effort, and the care that show up on our gym floor every day.

Here's to a bright and beautiful holiday season, from all of us at Inclusive Fitness.

Alex's 2️⃣5️⃣th!!!!!Coach Jack says, "Alex has been working very hard on his bench press, which is a new exercise [for h...
12/15/2025

Alex's 2️⃣5️⃣th!!!!!

Coach Jack says, "Alex has been working very hard on his bench press, which is a new exercise [for him]. He is very proud of himself for how much stronger he's getting and loves to tell his family how much he's benching now." 💪

When he's not adding weight to his bench press, Alex can be found having a dance party during his break between sets. It has been a great motivator, Coach Jack tells us.

Way to go, Alex! We're dancing right along beside ya!! 🕺💃

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A year ago, Greg Austin quit his job as a corporate executive to spend more time with his teenage son with autism and to start a business. Greg and his wife Kristina, who are both avid marathoners and triathletes, found that Lucas, like most of us, functions best when he is physically active.

Unfortunately for neurodiverse people like Lucas, access to fitness programs tailored to their physical and sensory needs is extremely limited. This leads to many avoidable long-term problems and a lower quality of life.

So, Greg is launching Inclusive Fitness, a business focused on creating healthy lifestyles for neurodiverse people, families and communities through exercise, nutrition, and wellness centers around the country.