SPECIAL NEEDS FITNESS
People with developmental and/or physical delays are unfortunately an underserved population in the fitness industry—but they deserve the opportunity to be more active and have positive exercise experiences. In fact, according to the University of Hertfordshire, over 80% of adults with intellectual disabilities engage in levels of physical activity below the minimum recommended by the Department of Health (UK), a much lower level of physical activity than the general population (53%-64%).
FO Fitness Special Needs customized training programs for kids, adolescents, and adults are flexible, creative and fun using various equipment, tools and communication methods to engage and motivate clients.
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FO Fitness serve individuals with a wide range of cognitive, physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges and developmental disabilities such as:
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Amputee
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
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Asperger's Syndrome
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Cerebral Palsy
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Down Syndrome
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Emotional Disturbance
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Intellectual Disability (ID)
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Learning Disabilities (LD)
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Limited Mobility
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Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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Pregnancy
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Rare Genetic Conditions
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Sensory Processing Disorders
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Spina Bifida
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Stroke Survivors
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Wheel Chair
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and other Disabilities.​
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Since 2008, we have provided customized, fun training programs that emphasizes and develops key areas such as: self-esteem, cooperation, social skills, teamwork, an understanding of games and strategies, fitness, awareness, and locomotor movement. Each program is designed to benefit the clients physical and mental health contributing to a better quality of life.
We focus on activities that:
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Increase attention span
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Improve flexibility
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Encourage a wider range of motion
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Incorporate behavior modification
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Improve social skills
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Increase coordination
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Reduce medication needs
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Increase hormone production
Training Options:
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Personal training
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Group training
