#TrainersForHire

Meet Blake Leeper. He’s a two-time world record holder, eight-time medalist, and unstoppable force in the track & field world.

Blake is just one of the many highly capable athletes with disabilities who could work for you (and with you) and in turn, make your spaces more inclusive.

81% of people with disabilities don’t feel welcome in fitness industry spaces*, meaning that for millions of people, the movement industry is off limits. Representation is a major problem, and it begins with America’s leading fitness companies.

*Source: Lakeshore Foundation. Aug. ‘21

Did you know that 81% of people with disabilities don't feel welcome in fitness spaces? It's time to change that and help raise awareness. There are many #TrainersForHire who can help. Explore this roster of athletes with disabilities at TrainersForHire.com

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Hillary Wool

Hillary is a healthcare consultant, model, and inclusion advocate. An adaptive adventurer who loves to move fast, Hillary's passions include road biking, wheelchair racing, triathlons, skiing, and yoga. She enjoys chasing around her Boston Terrier puppy, Southeast Asian travel, and vintage design.

Blake Leeper

Blake Leeper is an 8x Paralympic track and field medalist and 2x world record holder. He was born with both legs missing below the knee but that never stopped him from participating in everything kids were doing.

In addition to training for the Paralympic World Championships next year, Blake is also a sought-after motivational speaker.

Wesley Hamilton

At the age of 24 two bullets pierced through Wesley’s abdomen leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. He battled years of depression and serious health conditions. But in the past four years, he took control of his life and has been recognized as a role-model in the Crossfit Community, winning a number of bodybuilding competitions and being featured in Men’s Health Magazine.

Katie Walker

Katie is a para cyclist specializing in track cycling. She has been involved in many sports including softball, baseball, basketball and track & field. She has played softball at the collegiate level and competed internationally for U.S. Paralympics Track & Field. Along with playing sports, she enjoys health & fitness, going to the beach, hiking, reading and music.

Anthony Robles

Anthony is a three-time All-American Wrestler, the 2011 NCAA National Champion and the Tournament's Most Outstanding Wrestler. In 2012, Anthony was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and from 2013-2016 was on the President's Council for Fitness, Sports and Nutrition. He’s broken three Guinness World Records for pull-ups in one minute since 2018.

Hannah Setzer

Hannah has sought daily intentional movement for 3+ years and run several half marathons in that time. Her passion expanded to bring awareness to disabled athletes, adaptive workouts, and to show movement is for everyone. She has also worked to create a fully accessible fitness plan that can be done at home with no equipment.

Chris Ruden

Chris is a Type 1 diabetic pro powerlifter, bodybuilder and amputee who has helped 100’s of people lose 1000’s of pounds and build strength around their needs. Chris has his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science & Health Promotion as well as many other certifications & specializations like MAT, NASM CPT/FNS, and NSCA CPT

Garrison Redd

Garrison is a TEDx Speaker, Team USA Paralympic powerlifter, model, and an advocate for disabled rights. He co-founded the Garrison Redd Project (GRP) in 2017 after a stray bullet paralyzed him from the waist down. Through GRP, he aims to improve access to resources for individuals with disabilities.

Joel Cooper

Joel Cooper of Lion House Fitness has always used fitness to overcome his Spina Bifida, and he has a passion for teaching others with disabilities how to reach their fitness goals too. He was told as a child that he’d never walk again but that only inspired him to try harder and to help end the stigma of all people with disabilities.

Alyssa Gialamas

Alyssa Gialamas is a Paralympic swimmer (London 2012 and Rio 2016), holding 21 American records. She was born with arthrogryposis, which impacts her legs and hands. She walks with leg braces, but that has never slowed her down. Through her non-profit organization, AMG Fitness, Alyssa is committed to elevating fitness resources and experiences for people with disabilities.

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BREAKING LIMITS THROUGH THE POWER OF MOVEMENT

Everyone should be able to experience the incredible physical, social and mental benefits movement provides. And we’re acting now to create the world we want to see – one where everyone has the confidence and opportunity to move more.

That’s why we’ve created the Degree Breaking Limits Program – in partnership with the most credible NGOs in the US, we are providing millions of young people with access to movement-based programs, coaching and mentorship they need to transform their lives through the power of movement.

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