MadMuscles Created a Free Adaptive Training Program for Wounded Veterans and People with Disabilities

The MadMuscles app is a mobile fitness app that offers a wide range of training routines from strength workouts at home or in the gym to Calisthenics and Tai Chi, along with nutritious meal plans and personalized coaching to support users in achieving the physique they desire.

Recently, MadMuscles launched a free adaptive training program in collaboration with coaches and veterans from the Ihry Neskorenykh community in Ukraine (the Invictus Games community in Ukraine). This program was designed to support individuals with amputations and limited mobility, veterans who sustained injuries as a result of military actions, as well as those recovering from surgeries or other injuries.

MadMuscles Adaptive Workouts: Everything You Need to Know

Starting a new workout plan often feels like a challenge — what to do, where to start, and whether it will truly work. But MadMuscles went the extra mile to remove the pressure, offering a safe, structured, and clear path to achieving fitness goals:

MadMuscles adaptive program is free for users worldwide.

The program is divided into six categories based on different types of injuries and conditions, each containing exercises carefully selected by professional coaches from Ihry Neskorenykh in Ukraine (the Invictus Games community in Ukraine).

The video training features veterans from the Ihry Neskorenykh community in Ukraine (the Invictus Games community in Ukraine), who have experience with rehabilitation after war injuries.

Exercises require no special equipment and can be performed anytime, anywhere.

Users can also find inspirational stories about fitness journeys of the members of the Ihry Neskorenykh community in Ukraine (the Invictus Games community in Ukraine) and adaptive sports influencers.

The MadMuscles app is available for both Android and iOS.

What is Adaptive Fitness

MadMuscles believes that one-size-fits-all workout routines are outdated, as they claim to suit everyone, yet rarely meet specific needs. The modern approach should take individual aspects into account. That’s why, beyond offering diverse workout routines, MadMuscles set out on a mission to create a program for every body.

Adaptive fitness is the core of this mission. It focuses on creating safe workout routines for individuals with disabilities, like impaired limb function or spinal cord injuries, helping them return to an active lifestyle after completing the initial rehabilitation process.

Who Can Use MadMuscles Adaptive Program

The main idea of the MadMuscles adaptive program is to provide workouts for every body. To achieve this, the program is divided into six distinct categories:

Combined impairment – one or both lower limbs + one upper limb.

Both arms – double amputation or equivalent impairment.

Both legs – spinal cord injury, double amputation, or equivalent impairment.

One arm – amputation or functional impairment.

One leg – amputation or functional impairment.

Preserved functionality – all limbs are partially or fully functional, and physical activity is possible.

Each category features unique workout routines tailored to the needs of its users and provides access to inspirational stories of veterans from the Ihry Neskorenykh community in Ukraine (the Invictus Games community in Ukraine) and adaptive sports influencers.

Collaboration with Invictus Games: Guided by Experience, Built for You

To create a truly safe and effective adaptive training program, MadMuscles looked for insights from those who have personally experienced regaining an active lifestyle after severe injuries. That’s why the team drew on the expertise of the Invictus Games community in Ukraine, an organization dedicated to helping veterans return to an active lifestyle through adaptive sports.

Only those with similar experiences can determine the most effective training approach for veterans and individuals with disabilities, ensuring the program truly meets their needs. The Invictus Games community in Ukraine knows the difficulties of the rehabilitation and recovery journey better than anyone else.

As a result of this collaboration, professional coaches, who work with veterans, created a program that meets the needs of each of the six categories. Veterans also contributed by participating in video workouts and sharing their personal stories for motivational content.

From Movement to Mindset: MadMuscles Training Approach

MadMuscles understands that effective workouts should be structured and balanced. Therefore, each of the six categories features unique sets of exercises, designed by experienced coaches to provide a well-rounded approach to improving strength, mobility, and flexibility. Each workout includes a warm-up to prepare the body for the exercises and a cool-down to support recovery. Moreover, the exercises don’t require any special equipment and can be done anytime and anywhere, making training flexible even for busy daily routines.

However, MadMuscles wanted to go even further and address the component that is often overlooked by other fitness apps — motivation. Anyone who has tried to maintain a consistent fitness routine knows its importance. The psychological aspect is even more crucial for individuals with disabilities, as they may face additional mental pressure. These barriers can significantly affect the ability to achieve fitness goals, often more than most people realize.

To support users in overcoming these challenges, MadMuscles created a series of inspirational stories from the members of the Ihry Neskorenykh community in Ukraine (the Invictus community in Ukraine) and adaptive sports influencers. These stories are shared by people who faced similar difficulties and overcame them, getting stronger both physically and mentally. They recount their personal journeys into fitness, explaining how and why they continue to train. By sharing these experiences, MadMuscles aims to motivate users, help them feel supported, and show that they are not alone on their path to recovery and improved fitness.

How to Begin Your Adaptive Fitness Journey

The main priority of MadMuscles was to make starting workouts as easy as possible. To begin adaptive training, you just need to:

Download the MadMuscles mobile app.

Complete a short quiz to determine the most suitable fitness routine for you.

Follow the daily self-check guide to assess how you feel.

Start your workout when your body is ready.

Watch inspirational videos to find motivation for your training.

No need to stress about starting — the program will guide you through the whole process, helping you progress steadily and confidently at your own pace.

Made for Every Body: MadMuscles Supports Your Unique Fitness Journey

Everyone's fitness journey is unique and MadMuscles respects that. That’s why they designed the adaptive program with the following key points:

The MadMuscles adaptive program is specifically designed for individuals with impaired limb function, spinal cord injuries, and veterans who have completed the initial stage of rehabilitation and want to improve their strength and mobility through physical activity.

The program is made in collaboration with the Ihry Neskorenykh community in Ukraine (the Invictus Games in Ukraine) with the help of professional coaches and Ukrainian veterans.

The adaptive program is free and available in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Brazilian Portuguese, and Ukrainian, ensuring it can be comfortably used by people all around the world.