Are you looking to find arthritis pain relief and regain your active life?
Adventurers for Life is an arthritis workout program like you’ve never seen before. It equips you with the path you need to enjoy your life without arthritic joints holding you back.
Hundreds of others are already on their journeys and now it’s your turn.
An active, adventurous life is possible even if:
- It seems like every movement hurts right now
- You've gained more weight than you'd like to admit
- You haven't exercised in years
- You've been told you have bone on bone arthritis
- You've been told there's nothing you can do about the pain
- You've tried other exercise and/or physical therapy in the past
- You've had a joint replacement
- You have additional conditions such as osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, etc.
- You've had pain for years
- You've been exercising and you're feeling stuck in your progress
Everyone's arthritis journey is different but the key to making adventure possible is the same: taking the right action. Adventurers for Life provides the path you need.
If you're in the mild stages of arthritis or have been told you are bone on bone- there is hope.
You just need the right steps forward.
No more wasting precious time or money on “treatments” that don’t work.
No more missing out on memories.
You have an opportunity to bring your goals to life.
Although their journeys may look different, the people below have one thing in common: they got started.
Do you feel like you are on a hamster wheel of constantly trying treatments that only bring short term relief?
💉 Wish you didn’t have to rely on cortisone injections every couple of months?
💊 Unable to make it through the day without pain medications?
😴 Tired of not being able to sleep through the night?
🚶🏽 Wish you could walk further without limping or hurting for hours later?
🙌🏽 Do you wish you had the exact steps so you could find pain relief that lasts?
You are in the right place.
Hi, I’m Alyssa if we haven’t met yet 👋🏻
As a doctor of physical therapy and an osteoarthritis specialist, I want you to know there is HOPE, even if you’ve been told “nothing can be done”. I’m here to guide you down the path to making your adventures come to life.
I decided to specialize in osteoarthritis after I became so frustrated that almost everyone with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis is told, it’s not possible to live an active life. Many are encouraged to stop doing the things that they love 😣
After years of working with people with osteoarthritis, diving into the research, experimenting with movements and seeing firsthand how powerful the right habits can be- I developed the best path that can unlock relief, progress, and adventure.
Now, almost 1,000 people have been on this path and people have accomplished things they NEVER thought were possible again…
Whether you’re looking to avoid surgery or optimize your recovery after surgery- the goal remains the same: to feel free to do what you want without being tied down by pain.
I created Adventurers for Life because living an active life and keeping your joint(s) healthy is an ongoing journey- a journey that you no longer have to do alone.
Inside Adventurers for Life, you’ll find a personalized path just for you.
I realized that way too often people are either missing out on progress by sticking in their comfort zone with easy movements or they’re trying movements their joints simply aren’t ready for yet.
No more trying to power through workouts that seem to just aggravate your joints.
No more worrying about hurting yourself in the gym.
No more wondering if you are doing the right things for your joint(s) or if you are making your arthritis worse.
No more settling for easier workouts because you’re scared of increasing your pain.
Based on an initial questionnaire, you’ll start in the best place that matches your current fitness level along the path below. If you’re just beginning or journey or are further along- we’ve got you covered.
This arthritis workout program sets you up for success from the get-go.
What does Adventurers for Life include?
You can't begin a new journey without a map and a starting point. Upon entering Adventurers for Life, you will answer a series of questions that points you to a starting spot matches your current abilities and fitness level. No more guessing which place is the best to start and no more feeling lost.
Over $1,000 of value
The follow along workouts with Dr. Alyssa, PT (and growing!) inside this membership have been tested by people WITH osteoarthritis. Workouts progress in difficulty in a strategic manner to prevent flares. There is a wide range of offerings including 5-40+ minute workouts, mobility routines, cardio routines and more!
Over $5,000 of value
Most Loved Feature! 🎉
It can be hard to know when you're ready to move on to the next workout and if your joints are ready to handle more difficulty. In this membership, at the end of each step, there is a physical test to pass. This test helps to determine your readiness to move on to prevent you from moving on too quickly and flaring up your pain.
Over $3,000 of value
"Rescue Remedies" are short compilations of targeted movements that help with specific activities and conditions. We currently have Rescue Remedies for:
- Knock Knees
- Shoulder Pain/Rotator Cuff
- Leg Pain at Night
- Kneecap Pain
- Tight Hip Flexors
- Lateral Hip Pain
- Riding in a car or airplane
- Morning Stiffness
- Stiffness when sitting and standing
- Hiking/Walking on Uneven Terrain
Over $500 of value
You do not have to be tech-savvy to use Adventurers for Life. This membership is simple and easy to navigate. You can access it from your smartphone, tablet, or desktop. There is also customer service available and ready to help when needed, so you are in good hands.
You have the ability to "FAVORITE" workouts and create your own personal workout library of workouts you like. This way, you can come back to them easily. No more having to keep track of which workouts you liked and spend time finding them. Now, they will be right at your fingertips with just a couple of clicks!
One of the best ways to keep you on track and accountable is through thinking of what you have accomplished. After each step, you will record wins that have happened during that time. This way you are able to identify and focus on what you've accomplished which research says is powerful for motivation.
You'll have access to over 15 guides that detail how to reduce flares, how to stop overdoing it, the best ways to build strength for stairs and walking, anti inflammatory foods, and MORE. Arthritis relief is more than exercise. You'll also be equipped with the best treatment strategies.
Over $2,000 of value
Would you like the opportunity to meet others who are going through a journey similar to yours while also getting the answers to your questions surrounding nutrition, walking, climbing stairs, weight loss and more?! Each month there is at least one virtual event inside Adventurers for Life that you can join via Zoom including masterclasses and LIVE workouts.
You have access to all recordings from past events including:
- Protein, Supplements and Healthy Eating Class
- Anti Inflammatory Cooking Class
- Insulin Resistance Class
- Q&A with Orthopedic Surgeon Howard Luks on meniscus and joint replacements
- Walking and Stair Climbing Question and Answer sessions
- Masterclasses on specific joints seen below:
Over $5,000+ of value
That is over $16,000 of value, packed into Adventurers for Life for less than $25 per week! 😍
On top of all of these features above, you'll gain access to a...
Growing Workout Library
In addition to the workouts already inside Adventurers for Life, you’ll also gain access to a growing workout library (currently 90 workouts!) to help in all situations you may face, especially if limited on time, dealing with higher pain levels, looking to level up, wanting to use weights, etc. See a few examples below:
EXTRA $5,000 of VALUE!
So now you have over $20,000 of value for the price of one restaurant meal per week. How much would finding relief and regaining an active life mean to you? You’ll never know what is possible until you try.
PLUS with a YEARLY membership:
Get an EXCLUSIVE 60+ page Handbook shipped directly to you for FREE.
This book includes: walking calendar, anti-inflammatory food guide, strategies to get up from the floor, printed tests so you can record your progress and MORE!
Yearly- Best Value
$79/month, Billed Every Year-
Save $445 and get FOUR months for FREE!!!
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Bonus: 60+ Page, Limited Edition Handbook Shipped to You*
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Full Access to Adventurers for Life and your saved progress
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Full Access to 90+ Follow Along Workouts in the Workout Library
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Access to LIVE events and workouts plus all previously recorded events (25+)
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Access to the Travel Workout Guide + the Consistency Guide
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Weekly Friday Email Updates from Dr. Alyssa, PT
* Shipping only valid to US and Canada, digital guides available worldwide
Quarterly
$99/month, Billed Every 3 Months-
Full Access to Adventurers for Life and your saved progress
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Full Access to the 90+ Follow Along Workouts in the Workout Library
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Access to LIVE events and workouts plus all previously recorded events (25+)
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Access to the Travel Workout Guide + the Consistency Guide
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Weekly Friday Email Updates from Dr. Alyssa, PT
* Shipping only valid to US and Canada, digital guides available worldwide
Monthly
Billed Every Month-
Full Access to Adventurers for Life and your saved progress
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Full Access to the 90+ Follow Along Workouts in the Workout Library
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Access to LIVE events and workouts plus all previously recorded events (25+)
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Access to the Travel Workout Guide + the Consistency Guide
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Weekly Friday Email Updates from Dr. Alyssa, PT
Adventurers for Life can open so many doors for you no matter where you're at in your journey.
Mary H. started in August, 2023
What Mary accomplished by January 2024 🎉
Where Bonnie started in October 2023
Where Bonnie is June 2024 ⭐️
When Jennifer started in August, 2023
What Jennifer accomplished by September, 2023 🎉
Marie started in November 2023
Where she is as of May 2024 ✅
When Cynthia started in September, 2023
What Cynthia accomplished by October, 2023 🎉
If these thoughts have crossed your mind...
“I’m too far gone, I have no cartilage left”
“Pain is normal at my age”
“I’m so afraid to move because I might hurt myself more”
“I’m desperate for relief but nothing seems to help”
“I really want to avoid surgery but I’m told it’s inevitable”
“I’m so tired of being told what I CAN’T do instead of what I can”
YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
You simply don't have to accept, "I used to be so active". It's time to make a change. Your joints are craving movement.
Each one of these people below were once frustrated, afraid, worried about the future, overwhelmed and/or unsure where to start. Now, look what they've been able to accomplish.
Think of the one thing you would like to be able to do. Imagine how good it would feel.
For less than $100 per month, your adventures and goals could come to life ✅
EVERYTHING YOU'LL GET:
You have so much potential
You have nothing to lose and SO much to gain. Without action, pain will continue to increase. This is your opportunity to take back control over your life and your movement.
Yearly- Best Value
$79/month, Billed Every Year-
Save $445 and get FOUR months for FREE!!!
-
Bonus: 60+ Page, Limited Edition Handbook Shipped to You*
-
Full Access to Adventurers for Life and your saved progress
-
Full Access to 90+ Follow Along Workouts in the Workout Library
-
Access to LIVE events and workouts plus all previously recorded events (25+)
-
Access to the Travel Workout Guide + the Consistency Guide
-
Weekly Friday Email Updates from Dr. Alyssa, PT
* Shipping only valid to US and Canada, digital guides available worldwide
Quarterly
$99/month, Billed Every 3 Months-
Full Access to Adventurers for Life and your saved progress
-
Full Access to the 90+ Follow Along Workouts in the Workout Library
-
Access to LIVE events and workouts plus all previously recorded events (25+)
-
Access to the Travel Workout Guide + the Consistency Guide
-
Weekly Friday Email Updates from Dr. Alyssa, PT
* Shipping only valid to US and Canada, digital guides available worldwide
Monthly
Billed Every Month-
Full Access to Adventurers for Life and your saved progress
-
Full Access to the 90+ Follow Along Workouts in the Workout Library
-
Access to LIVE events and workouts plus all previously recorded events (25+)
-
Access to the Travel Workout Guide + the Consistency Guide
-
Weekly Friday Email Updates from Dr. Alyssa, PT
QUESTIONS / ANSWERS
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the membership set up?
The membership currently has 6 Levels. You’ll take an intake quiz to see which Level you test into based upon your current abilities and pain.
In each Level there are 5 steps. You will move through one step at a time. Each step has at least 2 workouts and at least 2 tests to pass before moving on. You will stay in each step until you complete the workouts 2-5 times each. Then you’ll take the tests and move onto the next step.
This structure allows for you to only focus on 2 workouts and one to two goals at a time to minimize overwhelm and give you very specific tasks to focus on.
- Level 1: Focuses on improving standing tolerance
- Level 2: Focuses on improving walking distance
- Level 3: Focuses on building foundational strength
- Level 4: Focuses on stairs and getting down and up from the floor
- Level 5: Focuses on building higher intensity strength, power and stamina
- Level 6: Focuses on strength maintenance
Does this membership focus on upper body too?
Yes! This membership encompasses a full body approach. Even with lower extremity osteoarthritis, strengthening your upper body is vital to your success.
In Level 1 and 2, most workouts are full body. Once you get into Level 3 and 4, upper body and lower body specific workouts are also included.
In an arthritis workout program, it is essential to take a full body approach instead of focusing just on one joint. The entire body is connected!
Can I view this membership on my own time? Or is there a schedule I need to follow?
This membership is entirely self-paced. You will start at whichever level you tested in at and you will have access to one step at a time.
We do hold virtual events on varying topics that are set for certain dates. I will always upload the recording inside the membership under “Events and Resources” in case you miss it and cannot attend live.
None of the videos will expire as long as you are an active member. If the membership is cancelled, you will not be able to view past videos.
Is this program for arthritis in a specific joint?
This arthritis workout program membership takes a full body approach.
I often find a common mistake people make is just focusing on one joint. Instead, the way the rest of your body moves directly impacts your other joints.
For example, the way your hips, lower and mid back move can impact how your knee moves. Your ankle can also play a direct role in your knee as well.
This program can be suitable if you have:
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Spine Osteoarthritis/Chronic Back Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Ankle Osteoarthritis
- Shoulder Osteoarthritis
To what extent does this membership work with weight training, either using the body or with weights- to help with osteoarthritis and osteoporosis?
How will I be supported during my Adventurers for Life membership?
- The whole goal of this membership is to create a community to bring encouragement, support, and togetherness. There is a members-only Facebook Community where you can access other members, ask questions, share wins, and get motivated. Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT and team are available to answer any questions that come up for tech support, guidance inside the membership and other questions you may have along the way via email at info@keeptheadventurealive.com. There will also be opportunities for live Q&A sessions for you to get your questions answered while learning from others as well.
How many times per week do I need to exercise?
Most people in the membership complete the workouts 3-5 times per week. Ultimately it comes down to what works best for you. If you’re short on time, the workout library offers other options for shorter routines too.
What equipment do I need to get started?
This will depend on what level you start at. You can find all the equipment that is recommended in my Amazon store. Much of the equipment is the same as the Arthritis Adventure Blueprint aside from the longer resistance bands that are closed in the door. The equipment necessary is as follows:
- Dumbbells starting at ~1-5lbs (~1-3 kilos) as well as a heavier set of 8-10lbs (~4-6 kilos). You can also use soup cans or water bottles when getting started for Level 1-3
- A sturdy, firm chair without wheels (patio chairs tend to work great for this)
- Small, loop resistance bands for Level 1-5
- Resistance tubing that closes in the door for Level 3-5 (if you already have long resistance bands/tubing, you can also just get a small anchor that allows you to shut them in the door)
- Mini aerobic step or step stool (around 4 inches)
What is the cancellation policy?
- As a quarterly member, you can cancel anytime and there will be no more future charges. You’ll continue to have access to “Adventurers for Life” for the remainder of your membership. Prorated refunds are not available.
- As an annual member, you may also cancel at any time. If you cancel within the first 30 days from purchase, you qualify for a prorated refund. To receive a refund, simply email info@keeptheadventurealive.com with your request.
- After your first 30 days of your annual membership, you can cancel at any time to avoid automatic renewal and still have access until your membership expires. Prorated refunds are not available.
What if I have osteoporosis and osteoarthritis? Will this work for me?
Yes! One of the key treatments to help build stronger bones is weight-bearing exercise, resistance training, and higher impact exercise.
One of the common problems I find with many other workouts out there to help osteoporosis is they can flare up joint pain if you also have osteoarthritis.
The workouts inside Adventurers for Life give you the best of both worlds, allowing you to get stronger without flaring up your joint pains.
What if I am a beginner? Will this still work for me?
Absolutely! Based upon your answers to the initial quiz, you will be placed in the best possible place for you to start. Level 1 of the membership focuses on mastering standing. Level 2 focuses on getting better at walking. Level 3 addresses higher level strength.
For example, if you are placed in Level 2, you will also have the opportunity to go back to Level 1, if you’d like to start at the beginning.
There is great flexibility to ensure this is the best journey possible for you.
I have had a joint replacement. Can I still benefit from Adventurers for Life?
YES! An overwhelming yes. After a joint replacement, it is so incredibly important to rebuild strength and prevent compensations from arising. You went through an extensive process to find relief and have worked hard in recovery.
Adventurers for Life provides an excellent way to continue to build strength, balance, and stamina to open the doors to adventure. I often find if an exercise program isn’t followed after a major surgery like this one, you can risk the need for further surgeries, continued pain, and/or loss of range of motion.
Am I able to get reimbursement through insurance?
Several members have been reimbursed through the fitness benefit that their Medicare Advantage Plan offers. Plans that have covered it so far include: Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage (Medicare Blue PPO) and Aetna Medicare Gold Advantage (HMO) Plan. Please call the number on the back of your card to check your fitness benefit and the possibility of reimbursement.
There is potential for this membership to be covered by Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts but that is very dependent on what services they reimburse for. You may need a letter of medical necessity from your doctor to submit as well. Here is an example.
Why isn’t there a monthly payment option?
Right now there is a quarterly payment option (pay for 3 months at a time) and an annual option (pay for 12 months at a time). This is because in order to find arthritis relief and unlock the adventures you are looking for you have to make a commitment to yourself. This is truly set up to make you an adventurer for life. In order to do that, you need both time and consistency. The idea is to dedicate at least 3 months to your goals as most people see better results the longer they are exposed to the membership including workouts and information on the condition they weren’t aware of.
** Testimonials found at keeptheadventurealive.com and from Keep the Adventure Alive are unverified results that have been forwarded to us by users, and may not reflect the typical purchaser’s experience, may not apply to the average person and are not intended to represent or guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results.