Adaptive Training Academy

Adaptive Training Academy OUR VISION
A world where people with disabilities live healthy and active lives.

Adaptive Training Academy (ATA) is a mission-oriented non-profit founded to
enable accessible and inclusive fitness training for every body, regardless of ability!

04/23/2026

Adaptive sports are awesome! 🛶🏒 But what's often missing for ultimate athlete empowerment? 🤔

ATA's Jenna Muri-Rosenthal from Fit-to-Function Recovery reveals the secret: foundational fitness! While adaptive kayaking or sled hockey are incredible, strong basics like balance, agility, and strength make athletes even better.

We're talking adaptive weightlifting that truly unlocks potential! Empower your athletes beyond just the sport. 💪

04/22/2026

Unlocking potential for every veteran athlete! 💪 We were honored to have Jason Smith and Aaron Baca from Catch A Lift Fund join our seminar.

They're deepening their understanding of adaptive athletes, discovering new equipment, and learning intricate adaptations for diverse injuries. From intense CNS demands in one-arm movements to specific scaling options, our goal is to empower coaches to help every veteran find their best self.

Don't let perceived limitations hold you back—find your outlet and thrive! ✨

We often support orgs and systems that celebrates getting adaptive athletes into parasport… but not one that prepares th...
04/22/2026

We often support orgs and systems that celebrates getting adaptive athletes into parasport… but not one that prepares them to thrive and be healthy

Adaptive sport is growing and that’s a good thing!

But we’re missing something critical 👉 participation ≠ preparation

Here’s what most people don’t realize:
💪 Sport doesn’t build complete fitness
🎾 Repetition without preparation leads to injury
😕Sport access is inconsistent and often disappears

We’re asking athletes to perform without building the fitness foundation to support it

👉 Fitness should come first or at least be paired w/ sport.
If we keep prioritizing participation over preparation, we’re not building resilient, we’re putting our athletes at risk

📖 Read the full breakdown in the article

💥 Congratulations to this huge group of AITs-to-be who came out and learned with us here in Boston! These attendees are ...
04/19/2026

💥 Congratulations to this huge group of AITs-to-be who came out and learned with us here in Boston! These attendees are now poised and ready to earn the title of Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer (AIT) and join over 5,000 other graduates worldwide!

💫 This amazing group spent the weekend learning through structured breakout sessions, tackling simulated workouts, and engaging in lecture based and experiential learning. They learned about all things adaptive, put the new skills into action, and are coming away with a full toolbox of tips and tricks for training adaptive athletes.

🙏🏻 A big thank you to for hosting and to their trainers who joined in the fun, to for bringing trainers and athletes alike, and to for providing funding to trainers to be to work with veterans.

🗓 Now it’s your turn. Due to high demand, we’re adding seminars as we go and as the calendar allows, and we want you to join!
🔹 June 6-7 (we know, we know), location pending confirmation, but Denver or Nashville are in contention!
🔹 Fall dates comes soon!
❗️We are always looking for hosts - comment and/or tag a potential host gym in the comments below!

👩🏽‍💻 And if you can’t make it in person, don’t forget that you can take our on-line self-paced course and learn from the comfort of your own home at any time.
Registration is live via www.ata.fit and through the link in our bio.

Have questions? Drop them in the comments below!

04/17/2026

Boston, get ready! 🚀 Our next in-person Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer (AIT) seminar is happening April 18th & 19th at CrossFit CityLine!

ATA Seminar Staff Jenna Muri-Rosenthal is excited to welcome trainers, athletes, coaches, and therapists ready to learn how to confidently work with a wide spectrum of abilities. Our practical education helps you keep injured athletes moving through functional fitness, making the gym accessible for ! 💪

04/16/2026

ATTENTION TRAINERS, ATHLETES, COACHES, & THERAPISTS! 📢

Our Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer (AIT) seminar is designed for you! ATA Seminar Staff Jenna Muri-Rosenthal explains how we equip everyone to train with a wide spectrum of abilities, keeping all athletes moving. 💪

🗓️ Join us in Boston on April 18th & 19th! If you're heading to the Move United Conference in Cape Cod, come out early and get your AIT certificate!

04/15/2026

Jump into adaptive fitness! 🚀 ATA Staff Alec showcased incredible adaptive jump rope techniques during our recent breakout!

We tried:
➡️Mono Rope: Perfect for single-arm athletes, providing a full-body cardio workout.
➡️Seated Ropes: Two separate ropes for seated athletes, boosting coordination and building muscle endurance.

No matter the ability, there's always a way to move and challenge yourself! This is what is all about – empowering every athlete to find their best version. 💪

04/14/2026

Cardio for ALL abilities! 💪 Our conditioning breakout is all about hands-on adaptive modifications.

ATA's Jenna Muri-Rosenthal shows trainers how to adapt cardio equipment for every athlete. Think single-arm seated rowing with specialized hooks, clever box setups for stability, seated SkiErg, and arm-only Echo Bike.

The key is empowering trainers to create effective cardio stimuli, ensuring no athlete is left behind. This is inclusive fitness in action! ➡️ What are your favorite adaptive cardio hacks? Share below!

04/09/2026

Leveling up adaptive coaching skills! 💪 Meet Shaye Patel, a Level 3 CrossFit Coach passionate about performance breathing. He's back for his in-person ATA course, enhancing skills he started learning online during COVID.

Shaye's focused on mastering adaptations and scaling for ALL athletes – from those with cerebral palsy to individuals recovering from injuries. He's excited to apply these practical tools, including brilliant ideas like skateboard rowing, to his clients and Power Monkey Camp athletes! This is what is all about: practical, hands-on learning to empower every athlete. 🚀

04/08/2026

1-on-1 or group classes? Where should adaptive athletes start? 🏋️‍♀️

ATA Seminar Staff and Neuro SME, Jenna Muri-Rosenthal, shares a simple truth: It all comes down to what the athlete wants to do.

If their goal is to join group classes, starting with 1-on-1 training is the best way to empower them with "go-to" adaptations and warmups. Give your athletes the tools they need to succeed and confidently modify their workouts in any environment—even if a class coach isn't fully prepared. True inclusion starts with empowerment!

03/26/2026

ATA Seminar Staff Jenna Muri-Rosenthal, puts it simply: The foundation [for adaptive coaching] isn’t a degree, it’s attitude and presence

The Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer (AIT) course gives you the roadmap to proivde neuro fitness training, but the reallearning happens when you start coaching. Just start. Don't wait to be "ready"

Thoughtful, caring coaches who accept they don't know everything, but just start working with adaptive athletes, will be far more impactful than those who wait to try to know it all.

💥 Congratulations to this amazing group of AITs-to-be who learned with us here in Kansas City, MO! These attendees are n...
03/15/2026

💥 Congratulations to this amazing group of AITs-to-be who learned with us here in Kansas City, MO! These attendees are now poised and ready to earn the title of Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer (AIT) and join over 5000 other graduates worldwide!

💫 This committed group spent the weekend learning through structured breakout sessions, tackling simulated workouts, and engaging in lecture based and experiential learning. They learned about all things adaptive, put the new skills into action, and are coming away with a full toolbox of tips and tricks for training adaptive athletes.

🙏🏻 A big thank you to for hosting! We so appreciate the time and care gyms and gym owners like you give to us and to adaptive athletes!

🗓 Get in on the action with one of our upcoming seminars. Get yourself signed up today!
🔹 April 18-19, Boston,
🔹 June 6-7 (we know, we know), location TBD (seeking a host, put in your bid now!)
🔹 Stay tuned for Fall dates and locations.
❗️We are looking for hosts - comment and/or tag a potential host gym in the comments below!

👩🏽‍💻 As always, you can take our on-line self paced course and learn from the comfort of your own home at any time.

Registration is live via www.ata.fit and through the link in our bio.

Have questions? Drop them in the comments below!

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