Stories and insights from our community

There’s a big disconnect between the developmentally disabled population and the fitness world that personal trainer and disabilities support counselor Jared Ciner is trying to fix, one client at a time.

Details about the monthly fitness challenges at SPIRIT Club.

After a stroke left him unable to walk, Alex Adu-Osei arrived at SPIRIT Club with fear and uncertainty — and left each session with more strength, confidence, and independence than his doctors ever expected.

SPIRIT Club trainer Dion Peak shares what it truly means to live as a cerebral palsy warrior every day — and why refusing to set limits, embracing what makes you different, and showing up boldly in spaces like fitness is the most powerful form of awareness there is.

SPIRIT Club breaks down how to make fitness truly accessible for all ability levels — from adaptive equipment and visual cues to strength training modifications and creating sensory-friendly environments that empower everyone to thrive.

The importance of community support at SPIRIT Club.

SPIRIT Club breaks down how to make fitness truly accessible for all ability levels — from adaptive equipment and visual cues to strength training modifications and creating sensory-friendly environments that empower everyone to thrive.

Sabrini, a proud SPIRIT Club member living with a disability, shares how the club's inclusive classes, encouraging instructors, and tight-knit community have become a transformative second family — helping her grow in confidence, discipline, and joy both inside and outside the gym.

SPIRIT Club trainer, Special Education teacher, and cancer survivor Tim Murphy shares four practical tips for maintaining mental health year-round — from sleep and nutrition to unplugging from social media and finding your person.

Learn about Prince's journey as a trainer at SPIRIT Club!

A SPIRIT Club staff member shares how a college internship search led to a seven-year career championing inclusive fitness for people with disabilities — and why universal design, community, and personal empowerment remain at the heart of everything they do.