David Geslak - President/Founder of Exercise Connection - Autism Exercise Specialist - Episode 276

Episode 276 - David Geslak - President/Founder of Exercise Connection - Autism Exercise Specialist 

IDEA 2022 Fitness Leader of the Year Finalist 

“The biggest thing to figure out…How do they learn?” 

“...connect with them…build the relationships beyond biomechanics...build relationships first…you will have a client for life.” David Geslak

In today’s episode of the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast, Christine and Brian welcome an amazing human by the name of David Geslak! Recently nominated as a finalist for the 2022 IDEA Fitness Leader of the Year Award, David shares how he fell in love with helping those with Autism live more healthy and happy lives. As a former strength and conditioning coach who opened his own gym soon after graduating college, he had no idea that one child would completely “change my career path.” Nineteen years later and now president and founder of Exercise Connection, David Geslak is focused on building relationships and implementing individualized exercise programs using evidence-based strategies for those with Autism. In addition, David is on a mission to educate fitness professionals and medical fitness professionals how to better serve this growing demographic through his ACSM Autism Fitness Specialist Course as well as developing an APP that is currently being implemented in 7 different research studies. David Geslak is a true leader in his work and you can find out more about him and his amazing team of trainers at www.exerciseconnection.com. 

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie! 

Brian and Christine

www.twofitcrazies.com

tfcpro@twofitcrazies.com 

Website: www.exerciseconnection.com 

Instagram: @davidgeslak @exerciseconnection 

Email: David@exerciseconnection.com 

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Autism Movement Project (AMP) - Vincent Balestrieri, Brandon Sierchio, Nicci Balestieri - Episode 59

Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast

Episode 59 - Autism Movement Project (AMP)

Vincent Balestrieri, MA, BCBA, ACE-CPT

Brandon Sierchio, BA, RBT

Nicci Balestieri, AA, FRC, CF-L1, USAW

In Episode 59, the Two Fit Crazies sat down with creators of the AUTISM MOVEMENT PROJECT, also known as AMP.

Vin, Brandon, and Nic, the creators of AMP, discuss their commitment to bring health, fitness, and wellness to individuals with developmental delays in a fun and engaging way. These three highly educated and super fun ROCK STARS discuss how their educational experiences in applied behavior analysis combined with their love for sports lead them to create a program that safely integrates fitness and team sports into the special needs community. Vin, Brandon, and Nic explain how AMP is a true fusion of fitness and applied behavior analysis that is based off research-based interventions.

Vin explains how AMP utilizes hour-long workouts to help their special athletes lose weight, improve social skills, increase sleeping patterns, enhance motor skills, and even build the confidence and skills needed to compete on athletic teams. AMP is changing the quality of life for so many special athletes and parents alike. Be sure to check out www.ampfitnj.com to read more about their mission and get involved!

With Love!

Two Fit Crazies

More on Autism Movement Project (AMP):

www.ampfitnj.com

info@ampfitnj.com

Instagram: amp_sportsandfitness   

Facebook: AMPsportsandfitness

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