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Uncharted Adaptive Fitness Charts a New Course in Inclusive Movement

Adaptive fitness for people who need a safer, more personal path to strength and confidence.

Business Spotlight

For more than 20 years, Sarah Tucker has worked as a physical therapist on the Peninsula, helping people rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence. But she kept seeing the same challenge. Once patients finished physical therapy, many still needed a safe place to stay active, especially those with disabilities or complex medical needs.

 

 

That need stayed with her. In 2019, Sarah attended a CrossFit Adaptive Training course and saw a model that could help bridge the gap between rehab and long-term fitness. In 2025, she launched Uncharted Adaptive Fitness to create the kind of community fitness resource she had always hoped her patients could find.

 

Uncharted Adaptive Fitness offers individualized adaptive fitness programming for people who may not feel fully served by traditional gyms. Sarah works with athletes of all ages, including people with Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, post-stroke conditions, amputations, developmental disabilities, and other medical needs. Sessions are designed around each person’s abilities, comfort level, and safety.

 

The business currently operates out of CrossFit Liquid and Guerrilla Athletics. Clients can choose one-on-one training or small group sessions, depending on what works best for them. Some enjoy the energy of a busy gym, while others prefer quieter, sensory-friendly time slots.

 

For Sarah, this work is rooted in community. She has spent her career serving local patients, and Uncharted Adaptive Fitness allows her to continue that work in a new way. On the Peninsula, where adaptive fitness options are limited, the program gives people a place to move, build confidence, and feel included.

 

Right now, Uncharted Adaptive Fitness is a part-time business while Sarah continues working as a physical therapist. As the client base grows, she hopes to expand her offerings and keep building a safe, welcoming fitness resource for the community.

 

For people who have struggled to find a gym that fits their needs, Uncharted Adaptive Fitness is opening a new path forward.

 

 

 

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