TGOW Podcast #35 Devon Palermo, DPI Adaptive Fitness
- 3 years ago
Devon Palermo – Adaptive Fitness Specialist and Health Inclusivity at its Finest
Devon Palermo is the director and adaptive fitness specialist for Definitive Progression Ignited (DPI) Adaptive Fitness. He is the Founder and Principal director of DPI Adaptive Fitness. In their own words, DPI Adaptive Fitness is Adaptive Fitness for Everyone at ANY level of Ability. It is safe and effective programming to improve functional strength, balance, speed, endurance, mood and overall wellness. In addition to being a personal trainer for individuals with disabilities seeking to be fit, Devon is also the author of the “DisAbility Fitness Handbook”, the “Never Give Up” blog and numerous fitness, nutrition, sports publications.
Devon is said to be a leading authority on Adaptive Fitness for those living with or recovering from a disability. With over 15 years of experience in both fitness and rehab, He is the go to resource for clients, therapists, and doctors looking to maximize the benefits of Adaptive exercise to improve strength, balance, function and abilities. He has worked as a strength and conditioning trainer for the DC Wheelchair Quad Rugby Team, the Capital Punishers in their first two years as a division 1 team in 2016 when they went 6th overall and 2017 when they went 3rd overall in the nation! Devon regularly presents on adaptive fitness to local area hospitals, support groups, Walk n rolls, and expo's.
Devon Palermo is the director and adaptive fitness specialist for Definitive Progression Ignited (DPI) Adaptive Fitness. He is the Founder and Principal director of DPI Adaptive Fitness. In their own words, DPI Adaptive Fitness is Adaptive Fitness for Everyone at ANY level of Ability. It is safe and effective programming to improve functional strength, balance, speed, endurance, mood and overall wellness. In addition to being a personal trainer for individuals with disabilities seeking to be fit, Devon is also the author of the “DisAbility Fitness Handbook”, the “Never Give Up” blog and numerous fitness, nutrition, sports publications.
Devon is said to be a leading authority on Adaptive Fitness for those living with or recovering from a disability. With over 15 years of experience in both fitness and rehab, He is the go to resource for clients, therapists, and doctors looking to maximize the benefits of Adaptive exercise to improve strength, balance, function and abilities. He has worked as a strength and conditioning trainer for the DC Wheelchair Quad Rugby Team, the Capital Punishers in their first two years as a division 1 team in 2016 when they went 6th overall and 2017 when they went 3rd overall in the nation! Devon regularly presents on adaptive fitness to local area hospitals, support groups, Walk n rolls, and expo's.