Jake Weiner is the Founder and CEO of ZOOZ Fitness, one of the nation’s leading adaptive fitness organizations dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through personalized,inclusive, and science-based training. With professional roots in special education and personal training and a degree in Psychology and Marketing, Jake saw firsthand how traditional fitness environments often failed to accommodate neurodiverse and physically disabled individuals. In response, he launched ZOOZ with a mission to reimagine what fitness could look like when accessibility, and dignity are at the center. Over the last decade, Jake has trained hundreds of athletes of all ages and ability levels, developing programs that support functional strength, mobility, emotional regulation, and overall quality of life. His approach is built on patience, trust, and the belief that every athlete deserves a program tailored to their unique strengths and goals — not the other way around. Under Jake’s leadership, ZOOZ Fitness has expanded into a state-of-the-art 11,000 sq. ft. facility, offering personal training, adaptive classes, sensory-friendly spaces, and community programming. ZOOZ is now recognized as a model for inclusive fitness nationwide, drawing interest from therapists, educators, and families looking for environments where disabled athletes can thrive. Beyond the gym, Jake is a sought-after collaborator and educator, partnering with schools, nonprofits, and media organizations to promote disability inclusion and adaptive movement. His work continues to advance the understanding that fitness is not just physical — it’s social, emotional, and deeply tied to mental health. ZOOZ website: https://www.zoozfitness.com/ZOOZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoozfitness/ZOOZTube Videos:l: https://www.youtube.com/@zooztubefitness577ZOOZ competes in Spartan Race, Temecula, CA (mentioned in podcast): https://tinyurl.com/ZOOZSpartan
