Wheelchair User Support Group

Building Strength and Resilience with Ageless Strength & Fitness

This month’s Wheelchair User Support Group will feature special guests Jiesyl Rama and James Krause, co-owners of Ageless Strength & Fitness LLC. Both are strength and conditioning coaches dedicated to adaptive fitness, resilience, and long-term wellness for people of all abilities. Their work focuses on creating supportive environments where individuals feel empowered to build strength safely, develop confidence, and make sustainable progress.

Jiesyl Rama brings lived experience as an adaptive athlete and multi-sport competitor, including competitive rugby and wheelchair basketball. Her coaching emphasizes resilience, empowerment, and long-term development, supported by collaboration with medical and sport professionals to provide well-rounded care for athletes.

James, A muscular individual stands in a gym with arms folded across their chest, wearing a black “Ageless Strength” T‑shirt. Exercise machines and gym equipment are visible in the background, giving the scene an active, fitness‑center atmosphere.
James, A muscular individual stands in a gym with arms folded across their chest, wearing a black “Ageless Strength” T‑shirt. Exercise machines and gym equipment are visible in the background, giving the scene an active, fitness‑center atmosphere.
Coach Jiesyl kneels on the gym floor beside a man performing a deep lunge stretch while holding onto a cable machine for support. She places one hand on his back and the other near his knee to guide his form. Fitness equipment and a service dog lying on the floor are visible in the background, creating an active training environment.
Coach Jiesyl kneels on the gym floor beside a man performing a deep lunge stretch while holding onto a cable machine for support. She places one hand on his back and the other near his knee to guide his form. Fitness equipment and a service dog lying on the floor are visible in the background, creating an active training environment.

James Krause specializes in pain-free performance and long-term athlete development. His philosophy centers on meeting people where they are in their fitness journey, prioritizing movement quality, steady progress, and lifelong health so strength can grow at any level of ability.

During this session, Jiesyl and James will share insight into adaptive fitness, practical strategies for building strength, and the role community plays in personal wellness. Whether you’re looking for encouragement, information, or connection, this group offers a space to learn, grow, and belong.

Join the group on February 20 at 1:00 PM in Victorville or February 26 at 1:00 PM in San Bernardino, with both in-person and online participation available.