Start with a great attitude, build a strong body, add a great socket, a great foot, and make yourself unstoppable.” Darryl Partridge

The amputation of a limb doesn’t have to end your active life.  With the correct attitude, strength program, and prosthesis you can enjoy a 100% functional, healthy, and highly active life. 

My amputee exercise programs will take you from days after the surgery to running, skiing, obstacle races, anywhere you want to be, and anything in the middle.

Core Strengthening

Our core is everything that isn’t our arms or legs.  The core is fundamental in carrying out any movement.  It is where our bodies’ power is generated and it is what gives us balance and stability.  While we think of the core being made up of abdominal muscles, the core includes our back, hips, glutes, and pelvic floor.  The number one thing that has made me most functional as a leg amputee is a strong core and the ability to engage my core while preforming, not only exercises in the gym but my daily functions.

My amputee specific programs are based on the same principals as all my programs.

Lengthen-Static and Dynamic warm-ups to increase extensibility, lengthen, and range of motion.  Flexibility and improved range of motion will help you get more out of the workouts.

Beginner and intimidate programs begin with basic activation exercises.  Activation exercises focus on strengthening and isolating muscle groups.

Each week you will build on the exercises and integrate dynamic movements.  Integrated Dynamic Movements are exercises that incorporate the upper body and lower body together.  So you might do a squat with an overhead dumbbell press.

All programs focus on the kinetic chain of our bodies.  The interconnected chain of all our joints in our bodies.  I will discuss proper form starting at feet going up to the chin in all exercises.  This building proper strength, proper body movement, and posture for a healthy functional life.