UNIFIED FITNESS CLUBS

Unified Fitness Clubs bring together individuals with and without intellectual disabilities and provide opportunities to engage in regular physical activity and talk about good nutrition. The Club focuses on participation, rather than competition – keeping things FUN!

A year-round club that meets at least once per week 

Each club selects activity types that suit the needs of their members.

Other fitness activities could include hiking, yoga, dancing, cycling and strength training

Walking is appropriate for all levels of fitness and is easy to access.

Participants are motivated to stay active throughout the week by tracking progress on goals, typically with a pedometer or fitness tracker.

Clubs and participants are recognized and rewarded for reaching certain milestones in steps/distance goals, or other fitness accomplishments.

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FITNESS CLUBS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Fitness Clubs motivate, educate, and inspire fitness through physical activity, healthy eating, and proper hydration. Clubs have shown to be effective ways to encourage lifestyle change.

• 9% of all athletes increased their physical activity levels by at least 30 minutes each week.
• 44% of hypertensive athletes improved to normative levels within 10 weeks.
• Similar improvements were shown in participants with and without intellectual disabilities.

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