Fitness & Strength Program
This is a fully online, at-home program — no gym membership, no waiting rooms, no driving across town. The vast majority of our 200+ video lessons use little to no equipment, just simple, guided movement your child or young adult can follow safely at home, with a few videos showing how extras like a resistance ball, a scooter, or a trip to a local trampoline park can add extra therapeutic value when available. Lessons are organized Beginner to Advanced across Upper Body, Lower Body, Core, and Cardio, so there's always a clear next step. Taught by Ricardo Cunningham, a 21-year Adaptive PE specialist and five-time published author who has turned movement into confidence for kids and young adults with special needs — a mission that started with his own family. Ricardo also owns LCF Kids and LCF Adult, run for over sixteen years, and personally reads and responds to every question parents send in.
Enroll in Course
A therapeutic, adaptive fitness library built specifically for kids with special needs — not a generic workout program repurposed for everyone.
With 200+ step-by-step video lessons covering warm-ups, stretching, cardio, and strength training, this program gives your child structured, therapeutic movement they can follow at their own pace, at home.
Your Instructor
Ricardo Cunningham is the founder and lead instructor of LCF KIDS - a 2005 George Mason University graduate with 21+ years of hands-on experience teaching children of all ages and developmental levels.
- 21+ years as a fitness educator and Adaptive Physical Education (APE) specialist
- B.S., Health Fitness and Recreation Research - George Mason University
- A.S., Physical Education
- Author of five books: Navigating the Spectrum, Adaptive Sports Fundamentals, Adaptive Fitness and Gross Motor Development, How to Ride a Bike in 24-Hours, and Motor Development Activities for Kids- Partners with schools across Northern Virginia to build inclusive programs where neurotypical and special needs children train side by side
Ricardo's passion started young. His aunt, one year his senior, has Down Syndrome, and from childhood he helped her build motor skills and confidence through movement and sport. That experience shaped his life's work: over the past 15+ years he's helped hundreds of children with disabilities learn to walk, ride a bike, lose weight, build teamwork skills, and grow their confidence through movement.
"There is a great need for more people with the necessary skills, compassion, and patience for working with children with special needs, and if I'm able to help mold someone into their purpose in life I'm more than happy to help."
Course Curriculum
Adaptive Fitness & Motor Development
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Lower Body Strength
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StartBeginner Lower Body Strength – Backward Scooter Exercise (1:25)
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StartBeginner Lower Body Strength – Sitting Scooter Backward Motion (1:26)
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StartBeginner Sitting Scooter – Lower Body Strength (Backward Motion) (1:18)
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StartLaying on Your Back Scooter Activity – Backward Motion, Lower Body Strength (Beginner Level) (1:18)
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StartLower Body Strength on the Scooter – Laying on Your Back (Beginner Level) (1:25)
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StartLower Body Strength: Low-Bounce Trampoline — Beginner Level, Hopping Forward (1:39)
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StartLower Body Strength: Lateral Movement — Beginner Level, Two-Foot Hopping on a Trampoline (1:19)
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StartLower Body Exercise – Beginner Squats from the Chair (1:41)
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StartLower Body Strength: Lunges — Beginner Level, Both Hands Against Wall for Support (1:21)
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StartBeginner Lower Body Strength – Backward Hopping (1:08)
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StartLower Body Strength: Heel Raises — Beginner Level, Both Hands Against Wall for Support (1:58)
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StartBeginner Lower Body Strength – Sitting Scooter Exercise (1:26)
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StartLower Body Strength: Backward Hopping — Beginner Level, Trampoline (1:13)
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StartLower Body Strength: Beginner Level — Rock Wall Standing Hold, 10–15 Seconds (1:44)
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StartLower Body Strength: Beginner Squats Using a Chair (1:41)
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StartLower Body Strength: Calf Raises — Beginner Stage, Hands Against Wall for Support (1:20)
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StartSitting Scooter Backward Motion – Lower Body Strength (Intermediate Level) (1:24)
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StartLaying on Your Back Scooter Activity – Lower Body Strength (Intermediate Level) (1:07)
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StartLaying on Your Back Scooter Activity – Backward Motion, Lower Body Strength (Intermediate Level) (1:17)
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StartIntermediate Lower Body Strength – Sitting Scooter Forward Motion (1:19)
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StartIntermediate Lower Body Strength – Lateral Movement Jumping Over the Hurdle (1:00)
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StartLower Body Strength: Calf Raises — Intermediate Level, One-Hand Support Against the Wall (1:05)
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StartIntermediate Lower Body Strength – Single Leg Backward Hopping Over the Hurdle (1:02)
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StartLower Body Strength: Stationary Lunges — Intermediate Level, One-Hand Support Against the Wall (1:13)
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StartLower Body Strength: Walking Lunges — Intermediate Level, No Support (1:24)
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StartLower Body Strength: Squats — Intermediate Level with Therapeutic Weighted Ball Against the Wall (2:21)
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StartAdvanced Lower Body Strength – Sitting Scooter Pull Exercise (1:17)
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StartLaying on Your Back Scooter Activity – Lower Body Strength (Advanced Level) (1:29)
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StartSitting Scooter Backward Motion – Lower Body Strength (Advanced Level) (1:38)
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StartAdvanced Sitting Scooter – Lower Body Strength (1:17)
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StartLaying on Your Back Scooter Activity – Forward Motion, Lower Body Strength (Advanced Level) (1:29)
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StartLower Body Strength – Galloping (0:47)
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StartLower Body Strength – Frog Jump (0:45)
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StartAdvanced Lower Body Strength – Backward Hurdle Hops (0:52)
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StartAdvanced Lower Body Strength – Plyometric Box Jump (20-Inch Box) (1:09)
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StartHorizontal Jump – Lower Body Strength Exercise (1:29)
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StartAdvanced Lower Body Strength – Two-Leg Backward Hopping Over the Hurdle (1:01)
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StartLower Body Strength: Intermediate Squat Using the Wall for Support (1:16)
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StartLower Body Strength – Intermediate Step-Up onto a Plyometric Box (1:50)
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StartLower Body Strength: Advanced Squat — No Support (1:14)
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StartLower Body Strength: Calf Raises — Advanced Level, No Support (1:02)
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StartLower Body Strength: Heel Raises — Intermediate Level, One-Hand Support Against Wall (1:01)
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StartLower Body Strength: Intermediate Level — Two-Foot Hopping On and Off the Mat (0:53)
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StartLower Body Strength: Heel Raises — Advanced Level, No Support (1:06)
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StartLower Body Strength: Lunges — Advanced Level, No Support (1:15)
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StartLower Body Strength: Advanced Lunges with Therapeutic Weighted Ball (0:58)
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StartLower Body Strength: Squats — Advanced Level with Therapeutic Weighted Ball, No Support (1:08)
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StartLower Body Strength: Squats — Advanced Level with Therapeutic Weighted Ball, No Support (1:54)
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StartLower Body Strength: Climbing Wall — Advanced Level, Lateral Movement (1:40)
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StartLower Body Strength: Advanced Level — Single-Leg Forward Hopping on a Trampoline (1:22)
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StartLower Body Strength: Advanced Level — Single-Leg Lateral Hopping on a Trampoline (1:07)
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StartLower Body Strength: Advanced Level — Single-Leg Backward Hopping on a Trampoline (1:03)
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StartLower Body Strength – Advanced Step-Up onto a Plyometric Box (1:30)
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StartLower Body Strength – Lateral Hopping On and Off the Mat and Trampoline (0:51)
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StartLower Body Strength – Backward Jumping On and Off the Mat on the Trampoline (0:57)
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StartVertical Jump – Lower Body Strength Exercise (0:49)
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StartLower Body Strength – Frog Jumps (1:37)
Core Strength
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StartCore Strength, Beginner: Scooter, Kneeling and Pushing Forward (0:47)
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StartCore Strength, Beginner: Scooter, Sitting Upright, Pushing Backward (1:10)
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StartCore Strength, Beginner Lateral Plank: Sideways Using the Wall for Support (0:37)
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StartCore Strength – Modified Leg Raise, Beginner Level: One Leg Bent, One Foot on the Ground (0:43)
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StartCore Strength – Beginner Plank: Arms Bent, Knees on the Floor (1:06)
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StartCore Strength, Beginner: Lying on Your Back on the Scooter (0:58)
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StartCore Strength – Floor Rolls, Intermediate Level (0:44)
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StartCore Strength, Intermediate: Balance Board, Two Feet on the Board (0:59)
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StartCore Strength, Intermediate: Sitting Upright on the Scooter, Pushing Backward (1:00)
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StartCore Strength, Intermediate Level: Lying on Your Back on the Scooter (1:03)
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StartCore Strength, Intermediate Level: Bear Crawl with Scooter, Both Hands on Scooter (0:47)
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StartCore Strength – Forward Crawling (1:01)
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StartCore Strength – Lateral Plank (Side Plank), Arms Bent (1:18)
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StartCore Strength – Advanced Sit-Ups, Arms Crossed Over Chest (0:55)
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StartCore Strength – Crunches, Both Legs Bent (0:44)
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StartCore Strength – Leg Raise, Both Legs Extended Out (0:44)
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StartCore Strength – Scissors Kick (0:49)
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StartCore Strength – Lateral Leg Raise With Leg Straight (0:59)
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StartCore Strength – Dip Twists (0:44)
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StartCore Strength – Mountain Climbers (0:48)
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StartCore Strength, One Leg Balance, Moving Your Legs in Different Directions (0:52)
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StartCore Strength, Balance Beam (1:07)
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StartCore Strength, Advanced: Lying on Your Back on the Scooter, Pulling Forward (0:59)
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StartCore Strength, Scooter: Intermediate to Advanced, Knees Bent on the Scooter (1:04)
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StartCore Strength, Intermediate to Advanced: Student on Scooter with Knees Bent, Pushing Backward (0:59)
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StartCore Strength, Backward Crawling (0:46)
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StartCore Strength, Sideways Crawling: Left and Right (0:57)
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StartCore Strength, Bear Crawl Backward (0:40)
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StartCore Strength, Bear Crawl, Moving Sideways (0:41)
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StartCore Strength, Crab Walk, Going Forward (0:53)
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StartCore Strength, Crab Walk, Moving Backward (0:52)
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StartCore Strength, Crab Walk, Moving Sideways (0:49)
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StartCore Strength, Mountain Climber, Advanced: Running Motion (0:42)
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StartCore Strength, Advanced Plank, Straight Arms (0:49)
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StartCore Strength, Side Plank, Straight Arms (0:47)
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StartCore Strength, Advanced: Forward Plank, Bent Arms (0:43)
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StartCore Strength, Zipliner (0:50)
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StartCore Strength, Advanced: Monkey Bars (1:00)
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StartCore Strength, Advanced: Balancing on One Leg (0:46)
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StartCore Strength, Bicycle Crunches, Advanced Level (0:49)
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StartCore Strength, Advanced: Flutter Kicks (0:42)
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StartCore Strength, Advanced: Sit-Ups with Cross-Body Rotation (0:50)
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StartCore Strength, Advanced: Seated Sit-Up with Isolated Cross-Body Rotation (0:44)
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StartCore Strength, Advanced: Russian Twist (0:47)
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StartCore Strength, Advanced: Bear Crawl with Scooter, Both Hands on Scooter (0:47)
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StartCore Strength — Back Leg Extension in Crawling Position (1:10)
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StartCore Strength — Arm Extension in Crawling Position (1:01)
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
Can you create a custom program for my child's specific needs?
Yes! Every child is different, and we're happy to build a program tailored to your child's specific needs and goals. Email us at info@lcfkids.com with a bit about your child and what you're looking for, and we'll personally follow up to put together a custom plan.
How can I reach you directly?
We'd love to hear from you. Email us at info@lcfkids.com, call us at (703) 909-7971, or visit LCFKids.com to see the full range of LCF Kids and LCF Adult programs.
Enroll today for $79 a month, cancel anytime — no long-term contract, no obligation. Have a question before you sign up? Email Ricardo directly at info@lcfkids.com or call (703) 909-7971 — you'll hear back quickly, from the person who actually built the program, not a call center.