DPI ADAPTIVE FITNESS
Devon Palermo
“Never Give Up.”
LPTA, CPT • Director, DPI Adaptive Fitness
Adaptive Fitness Specialist II
USA Boxing Coach • Head Coach, DPI Adaptive Boxing Club
MEET DEVON
Adaptive Fitness. Built Around You.
Devon Palermo is the Founder and Principal Director of DPI Adaptive Fitness and the founder of the Adaptive Fitness Legion 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
With more than 20 years of experience in fitness and rehabilitation, Devon works with individuals looking to improve strength, balance, function, independence and overall physical abilities through adaptive exercise.
His work includes individuals living with or recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions, amputation, vision impairment and age-related functional changes.
SCHEDULE AN ASSESSMENT OR SESSION →AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
Helping People Move Forward.
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Adaptive Fitness
Individualized exercise programming designed around a person's abilities, goals and functional needs.
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Medical Fitness
Fitness programming supporting individuals who are working to improve function, strength, stamina and quality of life alongside their broader care plan.
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Adaptive Boxing
Devon leads the DPI Adaptive Boxing Club and works with athletes pursuing adaptive boxing fitness, skill development and competitive opportunities.
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Functional Training
Training focused on strength, balance, mobility, stamina and physical abilities that can support greater independence and participation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Experience Beyond the Gym.
Adaptive Sport
Devon has worked as a strength and conditioning trainer for the DC Wheelchair Quad Rugby Team, the Capital Punishers, during their first two years as a Division 1 team.
The team finished sixth nationally in 2016 and third nationally in 2017.
Devon has also trained Paralympic athletes from several other countries.
Education & Presentations
Devon regularly presents on adaptive fitness to hospitals, support groups, universities, rehabilitation programs and professional organizations.
Presentation experience has included the National Institutes of Health, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College.
He was also a co-presenter on adaptive fitness at the 2022 IDEA World Conference in Las Vegas.
AUTHOR & EDUCATOR
Sharing Knowledge Beyond DPI.
Devon is the author of the DisAbility Fitness Handbook, an exercise resource for individuals living with disabilities.
He has also contributed articles and educational content for organizations and publications serving fitness, rehabilitation and adaptive exercise professionals.
Devon is a lead author for the Medical Fitness Network's Adaptive Fitness Specialist Course and has continued developing educational resources in adaptive fitness.
RECOGNITION
Recognition in the Fitness Industry.
2019
Recognized as one of 12 top trainers in the nation through a nomination for PFP Trainer of the Year.
2020
Recognized as a top medical fitness professional through a nomination for Medical Fitness Professional of the Year.
DPI ADAPTIVE BOXING CLUB
Train. Adapt. Develop. Compete.
Devon is the Head Coach of the DPI Adaptive Boxing Club, working to develop adaptive boxing as a recognized competitive sport while creating opportunities for athletes to train, develop and compete.
His coaching philosophy is simple:
“Challenge the person, not the disability.”EXPLORE DPI ADAPTIVE BOXING →
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Let's Find Your Starting Point.
Schedule directly with Devon for an assessment, individualized session or phone call.
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