Press Release: LifeSpeak Inc. Launches Adaptive Fitness Series Featuring Elite Adaptive Sports and Wellness Coaches

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New series of on-demand fitness classes from LifeSpeak Inc., featuring award-winning fitness expert Peter Morel and Paralympians Patrice Dagenais and Lindsey Zurbrugg, brings accessibility and inclusion to holistic wellbeing 

MINNEAPOLIS (June 24th, 2025) — LifeSpeak Inc., the leading provider of holistic wellbeing solutions for employers, health plans and other organizations, announced today that it has launched a new Adaptive Fitness series featuring award-winning fitness expert Peter Morel, four-time Paralympian Patrice “Pico” Dagenais and two-time Paralympian and medalist Lindsey Zurbrugg.

LifeSpeak Inc.’s Adaptive Fitness series features classes – available in both French and English – focused on two programs: Strength and Stretching & Mobility. Individuals can choose to participate in a two-week, guided course experience or take a single class on demand at any time. Tailored for those with limitations due to chronic conditions, injuries, or differing abilities, these programs offer a supportive entry point into movement, empowering participants to move at their own pace. All classes are available in beginner and intermediate activity level options.

“Movement is a powerful driver of holistic wellbeing, supporting everything from mental health and sleep to weight management and musculoskeletal health. But everyone’s journey with movement begins in a different place,” said Michael Held, founder and CEO of LifeSpeak Inc. “This new series recognizes that diversity and meets people where they are, with tools tailored to their specific needs. We’re proud to launch it in partnership with employers, health plans, and organizations working to make physical activity and overall wellbeing more inclusive and accessible for all.”

The first wave of classes in LifeSpeak Inc.’s Adaptive Fitness series features award-winning fitness expert Peter Morel, president of TopShape Inc. Morel was born with spina bifida and has devoted his life to helping people with disabilities reap the benefits of health and fitness, becoming a world-renowned expert in adaptive sports along the way. 

Patrice “Pico” Dagenais is also among the featured coaches in LifeSpeak Inc.’s new Adaptive Fitness series, bringing his expertise and inspiration to the new program. Dagenais, who suffered a spinal cord injury during a construction accident, is the co-captain of the Team Canada Wheelchair Rugby team, president and coach of the Ottawa Stingers Wheelchair Rugby Club, and a Paralympian who most recently competed in the 2024 Paralympic Summer Games.

“We’re thrilled to have Peter Morel and Patrice ‘Pico’ Dagenais lead classes in our new Adaptive Fitness series,” said Held. “They both bring unique expertise and lived experiences to the program, to which so many people will relate. Their involvement in our program underscores our commitment to providing inclusive wellness resources that resonate with diverse audiences and real-world needs.”

More expert-led fitness content is coming soon to LifeSpeak’s Adaptive Fitness series, including a new strength and conditioning series from two-time Paralympian and medalist with Team USA’s Women’s Wheelchair Basketball team, Lindsay Zurbrugg. After a back injury revealed a congenital condition that led to paralysis, she transformed adversity into fuel for her athletic career, earning silver in Paris 2024 and bronze in Tokyo 2020. Lindsay also helped lead Team USA to a bronze medal at the 2023 World Championships. Now, she brings that same drive to LifeSpeak’s new intermediate strength and conditioning program, which will launch on July 20.

LifeSpeak’s new Adaptive Fitness series is part of the recently launched LifeSpeak Holistic Wellness solution, a full suite of tools, resources and guidance across the full wellness spectrum – including fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, mental health, and more. AI-powered recommendations help users create personalized journeys that combine physical activity with mental health support, ensuring a balanced approach to wellness that can be accessed from anywhere, at any time.

About LifeSpeak Inc.

LifeSpeak Inc. is the leading provider of digital wellbeing solutions that empower organizations to support mental, physical, and family health across diverse populations. Its expert-led, AI-personalized wellbeing suite includes LifeSpeak Holistic Wellness, ALAViDA Substance Use, and Torchlight Parenting & Caregiving, designed to meet the needs of individuals at every age, stage, and life experience. For more than 20 years, LifeSpeak has been trusted by employers and health plans to improve population health, reduce high-cost claims through prevention, and build healthier, more engaged, higher-performing teams. Today, over 14 million people worldwide rely on LifeSpeak for proactive support – anytime, anywhere. Learn more at www.LifeSpeak.com.