Build lower body strength with an eccentric step-down (Episode 15)
Zach and Coach Damon V demonstrate an eccentric step-down exercise that may help people with FA build lower body strength and stability.
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Episode 16
Strengthen the core with a banded anti-rotation press
Zach and Coach Damon V demonstrate a banded anti-rotation press that may help people with FA build core stability and strength.
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Episode 15
Build lower body strength with an eccentric step-down
Zach and Coach Damon V demonstrate an eccentric step-down exercise that may help people with FA build lower body strength and stability.
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Episode 14
Standing deadlift exercise for lower-body strength with FA
Morgan Talevich demonstrates a standing deadlift exercise, highlighting proper hip hinging and lower-body engagement.
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Episode 13
Renegade row exercise for upper-body and core strength with FA
Matt Lafleur demonstrates a renegade row exercise focusing on upper-body strength, shoulder stability, and core control.
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Episode 12
FA shoulder rainbow exercise for strength, stability, core engagement
Matt Lafleur works through controlled upper-body movements to support shoulder strength, stability, and core engagement.
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Episode 11
Lying gait drill for working through lower-body movements with FA
Morgan Talevich demonstrates a lying gait drill, working through various key lower-body movements.
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Episode 10
Incorporating standing high knees and butt kicks for FA
Braxton Terrebonne, who lives in Louisiana, was diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) in 2024 at age 23. He demonstrates a…
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Episode 9
Engaging in seated boxing cardio for FA fitness
Morgan Talevich, who lives in Louisiana, was diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) in 1994 at age 6. She demonstrates an…
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Episode 8
Practicing glute bridges with or without march for FA
Braxton Terrebonne, who lives in Louisiana, was diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) in 2024 at age 23. He shows how…
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Episode 7
Performing adaptive squats to support FA mobility
Matt Lafleur, who lives in Louisiana, was diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) in 1994 at age 9. He demonstrates how…
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Episode 6
Practicing bird dogs to support FA core stability
Braxton Terrebonne, who lives in Louisiana, was diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) in 2024 at age 23. He joins Coach…
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Episode 5
Demonstrating deadbugs for FA core strength
Matt Lafleur, who lives in Louisiana, was diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) in 1994 at age 9. He practices an…
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Episode 4
Guiding adaptive YWTs for FA shoulder strength
Morgan Talevich, who lives in Louisiana, was diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) in 1994 at age 6. She works through…
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Episode 3
Demonstrating adaptive classic push-ups for FA patients
Matt Lafleur, who lives in Louisiana, was diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) in 1994 at age 9.
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Episode 2
Coaching adaptive pushups into child’s pose transition
Morgan Talevich, who lives in Louisiana, was diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) in 1994 at age 6.
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Episode 1
Supporting rare disease journeys with adaptive training
Coach Damon Vincent, who lives in Louisiana, shares his passion for adaptive fitness and functional movement.
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