Key Components to Success
At All Bodies Community, we believe that fitness programs should be tailored to individual needs and abilities. Our experienced trainers work with you to create a workout plan that is safe and effective for your body. Here are the 6 key components we implements into your programing that are required for your success.
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Strength Training
Strength training is a key component to fighting the progression of CMT. Whatever your ability level, our trainers are prepared to offer any adaptions necessary to help you achieve your goals!
Core + Stability
Having a strong core helps us to prevent injury and help us stay upright and stable. Maintaining a strong core is essential to improving your gait and stability.
Based on your current mobility we will design a program to help with your stability, balance and gait.
Coordination and
Neuromuscular Connection
Since CMT effects our neural pathways, this is a key component to our fitness programming. Through your customized exercises you will be improving the neural connections in your body. This will help to improve your your coordination.
Stretching and Flexibility
Maintaining flexibility can help to prevent injury in addition to helping improve your gait. At the end of each exercise we will end with a good stretch. Throughout the week we will encourage you to stretch daily.
1 on 1 Coaching and Accountability
You will be paired with one of our Expert Trainers, who will curate customized exercises for your mobility and goals. In-between sessions they will be checking in with you on our fitness app.
See Personal 1 on 1 Training in our 'Services' section below for an in-depth dive into our 1 on 1 training programs.
Community Accountability and Connection
We believe that understanding the the disabled experience is crucial, so through Group Training and our Community forum you'll get the opportunity to interact and connect with other CMTers. See More about Team Training in our ‘Services’ Section below.
FREE UPCOMING CLASSES
LOCATION: ONLINE THROUGH GOOGLE MEET
CMT Friendly Exercises (seated + Standing) with Larisa
This class will be a fun CMT friendly strength training class. Seated and standing options will be shown for each exercise, so you can choose what works best for your body. We'll start with a warm up, followed by strength training, and end with a gentle seated stretch. Equipment needed: A chair and a water bottle.
March 4 Start Times:
London, UK: 8:00 am
Tokyo, Japan: 17:00
Sydney, Australia: 19:00
Postural Strengthening + Post Work Stretch Sesh with Shannon
Join Shannon for a seated 50-minute workout to stretch and strengthen our postural support muscles. This is great exercise to do after a long day of working at a desk. No extra equipment needed.
March 11 Start Times:
Pacific Time: 3:00 pm
Eastern Time: 6:00 pm
Sydney, Australia: March 12 at 10:00 am
Balance + FUNctional Fitness with Julie
In this class we’ll work on strengthening the muscles that are most effected by CMT and work on our balance and stabilization. All you’ll need is a chair and something stable to hold onto for balance.
March 21 Start Times:
Pacific Time: 11:00 am
Eastern Time: 2:00 pm
London, UK: 18:00
Floor Workout with Larisa
This class will be on the floor, but you can also do it in bed or on your couch. Together we'll work on strengthening the body and improving flexibility. Equipment needed: yoga mat or soft cushy carpet, a pillow, and a water bottle.
March 25 Start Times:
London, UK: 7:00 am
Tokyo, Japan: 16:00
Sydney, Australia: 18:00
STAY FIT DURING THE HOLIDAYS
6 Week Workout Series:
ABOUT JULIE
My passion for finding CMT friendly ways to exercise started with my own story. I have Charcot Marie Tooth, Type 2A and I’ve always loved fitness. I’ve been active throughout my life, although, in the past, I’ve struggled to find exercises that were right for my body. Because of this, I decided to learn more about fitness and CMT and then turned my hobby outward to help others with CMT find safe and effective ways to exercise. I’ve made it my mission to adapt classic exercises to work for those with CMT at whatever stage of progression they are in. I strive to build workout plans that match their energy levels and specific needs. Each individual has a unique fitness journey that is ever-evolving. My biggest goals are to have each client feeling more stable as they move through their everyday lives,and feeling stronger throughout their whole body. I believe goals are essentially to success, but fulfillment comes from learning to love your body during every step of the process. During our time together, I'll challenge you to create goals for yourself AND encourage you to love your body during every step of the process. I can't wait to start working with you!
Julie's Completed Workshops + Certifications:
Certified Personal Trainer (NASM), Certified Mat Pilates Instructor (Adita Lang), Integrated Balance Training (NASM), Essentals of Gait Development (Exercise etc.), Gait Masterclass (Anatomy Trains), Prenatal Fitness Practices (Amanda Grandberg, The bEarth Doula), Programing Around Pain Specialist (ProAP)
**Current ABC members get a discount, so if you're already a member, email Julie directly for discount code :)
DESCRIPTION:
Stay fit from anywhere! Whether you're on a beach vacation, visiting your family, or cozy at home. Each week we’ll meet and do an upbeat CMT friendly workout. Between each in person session, you’ll be assigned exercises on our fitness app to keep you moving and motivated throughout the holiday season.
If you already work out with us, this is for you as well! We all know it can be hard to stay active during the holiday season, with vacation, parties, and family visits. It’s natural to fall out of habit during these busy times. If you know you’re something that might fall off doing your at home exercise plans while we’re apart make sure to sign up for this 6 week workout series. It will provide an extra weekly accountability checkpoint throughout the holiday season. Email Julie directly for your member discount rate.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
During Live Sessions: a chair and light dumbbells / wrist weights / household items like bottles or cans
Equipment needed for at home assignments: You’ll be assigned exercise videos on our Everfit app in between our live sessions. For these you’ll need: a chair, dumbbells or wrist weight, long resistance band, loop resistance band, pillow or pilates ball
TRAINER:
Julie Stone
(NASM CPT)
DATES:
Every Friday from November 28 - January 2
TIMES (BY TIMEZONE):
9:00 am Pacific
10:00 am Mountain
11:00 am Central
12:00 pm Eastern
17:00 London, UK
(Feel free to reach out directly for other timezones)
LOCATION: Online via Google Meet
COST for 6 Week Program:
Non-member rate: $125
ABC Member rate: $99
Larisa Sheloukhova
Personal Trainer
Ever since I was diagnosed with CMT1a, I have been looking for ways to stay active and exercise safely and efficiently while enjoying the process. At first, the diagnosis was like a verdict: I thought I would never be able to dance again - the one hobby I loved immensely as a child. With time though I realized that it is not only possible but essential to keep exercising if one has CMT. However, finding the workouts that suited me was challenging, so I modified traditional exercises and dancing routines to match my abilities. Once I started a CMT-dedicated YouTube channel, I realized that many people with CMT face the same challenges and often give up on working out altogether because they don’t know which exercises are safe and effective and/or are ashamed to join the gym/group exercises. I decided to learn more about fitness and share my workouts with the CMT community on YouTube. Although following such videos could be a good starting point, addressing the unique problems of each person with CMT or other mobility disabilities is only possible through a personalized program. Therefore, I decided to become certified as a personal trainer to provide the best approach to every person on their fitness journey. I will help you not give up on your dream whether it is to be stronger, feel less fatigued, or rock the dance floor.
Larisa's Completed Workshops + Certifications:
Certified Personal Trainer (NASM), PhD (Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Japan), Master’s (Sholokhov Moscow State University for Humanities, Russia), Personalized Medicine 101 (Radboud Summer School),
Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM)
After being diagnosed with CMT, Larisa pursued science and obtained her Master's and PhD in neurobiology in Moscow, Russia, and Okinawa, Japan, respectively. Larisa dedicated her PhD research to the evolution of glial cells, which, among others, include Schwann cells, important players in demyelinating types of CMT. Check out Larisa’s publications here