WELCOME
Our Mission
To improve exercise access for individuals with disabilities in Erie, PA, and beyond. We provide dynamic and inclusive group fitness classes, deliver hands-on adapted fitness education to inspire current and future fitness professionals, and lead pioneering research in adapted exercise, creating a vibrant and inclusive community.
Provide a unique opportunity for individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities in the Erie community to improve strength and endurance through high-intensity interval exercises, modified and adapted specifically to each athlete’s ability. Promote a holistic approach to health by improving the adapted athlete’s quality of life and independence in daily activities through the participation in inclusive group classes. Influence future fitness professionals in the Erie area by providing exposure to a community-based inclusive program through hands-on educational learning experiences, in collaboration with the Gannon University’s Occupational Therapy and Exercise Science programs.
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Target Population for Group Classes:
Our group fitness classes are designed for adults with physical disabilities who require minimal to no assistance during exercise. Additionally, we are developing a personalized one-on-one training program tailored for individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities who may need more substantial support during their workouts.
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Classes times: Monday through Thursday 5:00-6:00 PM.
Class Structure:
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Stretching/Warming up and equipment set-up first 15-minutes
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15-20 minutes of resistance training utilizing weights (e.g., barbells or dumbbells) or body weight movements (e.g., modified push-ups, sit-ups, etc.)
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Last half of the class will be the workout of the day (WOD). Workouts are usually 15-30 minutes of high-intensity interval training with constantly varying movements. Each WOD is different and will be adapted to each athlete’s ability.
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Feel free to stop in to check out a class. If you have questions about membership please call 814-871-5670 or e-mail kubiak013@gannon.edu
Location: 1311 Chestnut St. Erie, PA 16501
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Functional Performance leases space and functions out of FBO Fitness gym.
WHAT WE OFFER
FOUNDERS
JEFF GIBBENS
STEPHANIE KUBIAK PHD, OTR/L
Owner of FBO Fitness & 212-Degrees of Fitness Barbell Club for the past 10-years, also started the adapted program in 2015. Jeff has extensive knowledge and experience in coaching and fitness. He is both knowledgeable and passionate about adapted fitness and is the co-founder of Functional Performance.
Serves as an occupational therapist since 2011 and an Assistant Professor at Gannon University since 2018. Her adapted fitness journey began in 2016 when she volunteered as a coach. Alongside Jeff, Stephanie transformed the adapted program, leading to the co-founding of Functional Performance in 2019. She currently serves as the board president.
DONATIONS
Functional Performance is a non-profit that functions thanks to the many students, coaches, and board members that volunteer their time. All money earned from fundraising events, donations, and athlete membership fees is used to improve accessibility of the environment, purchase of adapted exercise equipment, and the day-to-day operations. Any donations to support Functional Performance’s mission, of improving access to exercise for adapted populations in the Erie area, is greatly appreciated.