Adaptive Athletics Program

Anyone can do CrossFit®, regardless of physical restrictions. The phrase “adaptive athlete” refers to those with various physical or neuromuscular conditions, stroke survivors, amputees, wheelchair users, and other long-term ailments that prevent individuals from participating in ordinary sports.

Our classes have been designed to:

Support stroke recovery
Improve levels of physical fitness and function
Encourage positive lifestyle changes
Improve health and wellbeing
Reduce the stroke risk
Increase strength and mobility
Improve gait and balance
Increase energy levels
Increase confidence and self-esteem
Improve wellbeing

Our classes and facility:

Our exercise classes are friendly and welcoming.
Our facility has level access and a bar for supported exercises.
We have all the equipment you need. Just bring a bottle of water.
We will give you an assessment prior to your first session.

What is a neurological condition?

The combination of the nervous system and muscles, working together to permit movement, is known as the neuromuscular system. There are many diseases that are classified as neuromuscular disorders.

Why is exercise important?

Exercise is an important component of treatment for any patient with a neurological or neuromuscular disorder. Being physically active can improve your brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Everyone can experience the health benefits of physical activity - age, ability, ethnicity, shape, or size do not matter.

Why CrossFit®?

CrossFit® athletes have shown time and time again that the sport changes lives, whether that be through physical and mental health, battling disease, or forming connections with the community. Our adaptive athletes are no different, making the same - if not stronger - argument for their access to CrossFit® training.

How you can help?

We are always grateful for support! You can get involved by either volunteering your time in classes or sponsoring an athlete or class.

We don’t discriminate by level of disability. Everybody should enjoy the benefits of CrossFit® and have the opportunity to improve their physical function, social interaction and independence that CrossFit® is unique in delivering.

During my 6 monthly review with the neuro team it was noted that muscle extension around my shoulders and neck had greatly improved and all joints were looser due to the exercise I do with the Phoenix team. I find it helps me mentally and my mood is always lifted after a session. If I miss a session I find my body becoming stiffer and slower during the following days which then affects my mental health.

Nick Griffin

It's changed my life! Before I couldn't get off the sofa or chair, taking pain killer's 24hrs for pain...now I have no trouble getting off the chair/sofa, don't take pain killer's only in my arthritis in playing up. I am must stronger 💪, more positive ☝️and lot's more chilled! Don't let them tell you, you can't do something...until you try, you won't know! ALL of you ARE amazing and unique ❤️

Debs

" I had my stroke at the end of January - My confidence was totally shattered and I was feeling lost, and a different person... I have now been attending weekly sessions for over five months and feel so much more stronger- mentally and physically. My confidence has increased hugely and I have a much better awareness and understanding of what my capabilities are- getting the balance between pushing yourself, but not overdoing it... We have all got to know each other and have become like a little family- which is lovely".

Jane P

"Nick's GP (Eric Moore HC) was amazed at the flexibility that he had gained and said if he got the chance to go more often to the classes to grab the opportunity. Much more beneficial than taking increased doses of medication"

Susan