Wesley Chapel woman defies athletic odds in adaptive CrossFit

Stephanie Beaver has been working out at CrossFit Aero for three years. “It’s helped tremendously with core strength,” she said. “The movements we do, say a deadlift, it helps with picking things off the ground or being able to sit balanced. All the movements we do help in everyday life.” Her life is bound to a wheelchair. Beaver was born with Spina Bifida. “My main goal is to stay independent as long as I can,” she added.