In this episode of the AdaptX Podcast, Brendan engages in a conversation with Dr. Tyler Garner and his father, Doug Garner, about the significance of adaptive sports in their lives. They discuss the advocacy efforts that shaped Tyler's early experiences in sports, the challenges faced in gaining acceptance and opportunities, and the impact of sports on identity and social dynamics. Tyler shares his journey in exercise science, his experiences as a professor with a disability, and insights into nutrition and physical activity for wheelchair users. The conversation also touches on the biomechanics of wheelchair propulsion, the importance of equipment fit, and the future of adaptive sports in the media landscape. This conversation explores the evolution of adaptive sports in universities, the challenges faced by athletes like Tyler Garner in prepari ...