Adaptive CrossFit and Yoga

About the Program

Category: Parks and Recreation (Best in Category)

Year: 2018

The Adaptive CrossFit and Yoga program was created to give teens and young adults with disabilities the opportunity to participate in the fitness community with their peers while increasing their gross motor skills, balance, and social skills in a fun, functional environment! The program was developed in order to fill a gap in fitness programming for teens and young adults with special needs. The program was marketed to teenagers and young adults, aged 13-35, with various disabilities. The majority of the Adaptive CrossFit and Yoga participants have diagnoses of Autism, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. By partnering with CrossFit Steele Creek (a national CrossFit affiliate), the participants are able to increase their fitness in a meaningful, measurable way through gymnastics, weightlifting, running, yoga and rowing.