The Adaptive Athlete Podcast
The Adaptive Athlete Podcast
Podcast Description
The Adaptive Athlete Podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories of athletes in the Crossfit and beyond who have pushed past the limits doctors or others gave them.In these conversations, you'll hear stories of resiliency, adaptation, grit, and determination. You'll also hear about the ways the adaptive space is growing.Whether you are an adaptive athlete, a coach, or you know someone who would benefit from adaptive athletics and adaptive fitness, this podcast is the place to hear stories and build connections. New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of resilience, adaptation, and determination in the lives of adaptive athletes, highlighting their unique stories within the CrossFit community and beyond. Episodes cover topics such as personal training challenges, community connections, and innovative approaches to workouts, with examples including Elina Villemure's exploration of movement adaptation and Jocelyn Casker's embrace of her genetic condition in CrossFit.
The Adaptive Athlete Podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories of athletes in the Crossfit and beyond who have pushed past the limits doctors or others gave them.
In these conversations, you’ll hear stories of resiliency, adaptation, grit, and determination. You’ll also hear about the ways the adaptive space is growing.
Whether you are an adaptive athlete, a coach, or you know someone who would benefit from adaptive athletics and adaptive fitness, this podcast is the place to hear stories and build connections.
New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday.
In this episode, we sit down with adaptive CrossFit athlete and coach Jon Falkenburg, who competes in the short stature division. Jon opens up about growing up with dwarfism, the creative adaptations he used to navigate daily life, and how humor became a big part of his perspective. He shares stories from childhood sports, his transition into CrossFit, and how a disappointing first experience didn’t stop him from later falling in love with the sport during the pandemic.
We also dive into Jon’s experience as a coach at CrossFit Everyday Heroes, his recent Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer certification, and the meaningful community he’s found through adaptive competition.
Follow Jon on Instagram: @falkiedoesthings
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @TheAdaptiveAthletePod
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