GRIT

QLI Adaptive Functional Fitness Program

Guts. Resilience. Intensity. Tenacity.

Recovery does not end when therapy does.

GRIT is a cutting-edge training program that targets athletes or aspiring athletes after illness or injury. This high-intensity program is designed to consider and accommodate for current functional abilities while simultaneously pushing physical and emotional barriers to the next level through fitness and nutrition. The result is one of the nation’s premier adaptive functional fitness programs that can help you build strength, confidence, and unshakeable camaraderie.

About the Program

GRIT offers a highly-individualized personal training program that focuses on the body’s muscles, preparing them for daily tasks by simulating common movement. It is a traditional gym workout with the added benefit of the targeted modalities you would receive in a physical therapy session. These well-rounded sessions are designed to improve health, posture, flexibility, strength and balance – key to everyday wellness and maximizing purposeful activity in your life.

The Benefits Are Not Just Physical

It has been widely proven that physical activity can have an impact on your “feel good” hormones, releasing dopamine, endorphins, and serotonin while decreasing the stress hormone, cortisol. What is equally important is the emerging science behind the role physical activity plays in promoting neuroplasticity, or the creation of new neurons in the brain. Read more about this here.

Chad

Spinal Cord Injury

The neat thing about GRIT is that it is all about lifelong functionality. Being able to increase your ability and independence with the strengths you have. You become your own hero.

Shari

Brain Hemorrhage

My arm opens up more and with a quicker reaction rate. I am more flexible, recently touching my toes (with both hands) which I could not do before.

Jeremy

Traumatic Brain Injury

Counting the reps and sets has improved my memory and focus. My posture, balance and gait has also noticeably improved.

GRIT

$25/training session

Discounted rates may be available for those who qualify

2:1 athlete to trainer ratio for personalized attention
Standard gym cardio and strength equipment
GRIT Meals (local members only)
GRIT App which includes:
- Five additional scripted workouts weekly
- GRIT community with other like-minded athletes
- Demo library for optimal form and modified movements
- Fitness Information
- Recipe of the Week
- Recipe Library

TeleGRIT

$25 per month

Up to 10 virtual coaching sessions weekly
HIPAA compliant technology
Group coaching sessions
Minimal equipment required
GRIT App which includes:
- Five additional scripted workouts weekly
- GRIT community with other like-minded athletes
- Demo library for optimal form and modified movements
- Fitness Information
- Recipe of the Week
- Recipe Library

The Team

Steph Roob is QLI’s Director of Clinical Nutrition and coordinator of the GRIT program. She is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist through the University of Michigan. Steph holds a wealth of experience with neurological illnesses and injuries and is dedicated to focusing on whole-person health and the roles nutrition and fitness in recovery and health maintenance.

LaMondre Perkins is the GRIT Adaptive Coach at QLI. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and a focus in Kinesiology. He is a licensed personal trainer through the International Sports Sciences Association. Through the GRIT program, LaMondre aims to utilize the power of movement in a supportive environment to motivate each individual on their unique journey.