Episode #593: Sam Circh on Adaptive Youth Fitness, Watch Me Move NYC, and Building Inclusive Communities

Episode #593: Sam Circh on Adaptive Youth Fitness, Watch Me Move NYC, and Building Inclusive Communities

From HALO Talks: Elevating Wellness by Pete Moore

April 7, 2026 · 23 min · Season 1 · Episode 593

About this episode

Pete Moore interviews Sam Circh about adaptive youth fitness and building inclusive communities through movement programs in NYC.

On this episode, host Pete Moore sits down with Sam Circh, founder of Watch Me Move NYC, a unique non-profit program dedicated to bringing movement and fitness experiences to thousands of children across Manhattan. Sam shares his path from volunteering at Genesee Valley Rotary Camp in Rochester, New York to pioneering adaptive and early childhood fitness in the city. Pete and Sam discuss the challenges and successes of creating inclusive programs for kids who don't always fit into traditional sports, building community-based activities, and the importance of fostering confidence and core strength in young people. Whether it's transforming public parks into playful, safe spaces or collaborating with schools and local organizations, Sam's commitment to child development and accessible fitness shines throughout. When it comes to more unconventional fitness options for kids, Circh states, "Just seeing that most of the fitness outlets for kids are specifically for sports . . . if there's somebody in between, there's not really too many options for a kid to move in a fun and safe environment. So I started Watch Me Move." Key themes discussed Special education and adaptive education…

People in this episode

Host: Pete Moore

Guest: Sam Circh

Topics covered

  • adaptive youth fitness
  • inclusive movement programs
  • community building
  • child development
  • non-competitive fitness options

Keywords

  • adaptive fitness
  • youth fitness
  • inclusive programs
  • community activities
  • child development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Watch Me Move NYC, Genesee Valley Rotary Camp

Places: Manhattan, Rochester, New York

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