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Bloom offers health & wellness for adults in the intellectual and developmental disability community.
Bloom leads adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to choose a lifetime of community-driven health and wellness.
Bloom began in 2016 in partnership with a day habilitation provider in Rosenberg, Texas with seven stationary bikes and a dream: get adults with IDD moving. Fast-forward, Bloom has invested nearly $500,000 in supporting its mission of leading every person with IDD to a lifetime of wellness.
With 40 locations across 5 states, we serve Athletes with intellectual disabilities: most of which have dual diagnoses and/or are economically disadvantaged. Yoga, Pilates, cycle, strength, dance, and chair fitness classes are provided in person at partner IDD service provider facilities, through Bloom Live!, and on-demand on our Bloom Fitness web application.
Through technology and partnerships, Bloom has continued to decrease program costs. Currently, Bloom can provide quality, relevant, and useful programming for approximately $5 per interaction in year one and less than $2 per Athlete interaction for all subsequent years. Not only is this rate below fitness industry norms, but it also provides a uniquely engaging wellness program designed specifically for the IDD population.
96% of Bloom Athletes feel healthier because of their participation in Bloom
82% of Bloom Athletes have lost weight or gained strength or flexibility
94% of Bloom Athletes feel better about themselves after participating in Bloom
79% of Bloom Athletes feel less lonely because of Bloom
96% of Bloom Athletes are more engaged in their own health because of Bloom
We provide Athletes a place to belong. Our program offers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities an inviting and safe environment to exercise, learn about healthy lifestyle choices, and experience the impact of belonging to a fitness community.
Everyone with an intellectual or developmental disability has an Athlete within. Bloom is here to help each person find it.
We provide holistic wellness classes
through on-demand videos and our
Bloom Live! virtual classes.
Bloom Strength combines light dumbbell resistance training with bodyweight strength training. Athletes complete intentionally designed movements focused on proper form and body movement.
Yoga involves the formation of body postures, breath control, and meditation. Athletes follow a certified instructor through adaptable movements that encourage cross-body movement, balance, strength, and flexibility, improving overall balance and fitness.
Bloom Pilates consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength movements emphasizing proper posture, core strength, and balance. Bloom Pilates requires no additional equipment and is easily scalable to each athlete’s needs.
Bloom Dance keeps athletes smiling and moving - taking the “work” out of a workout. Bloom Dance combines scalable low and high-intensity dance moves into a fun and engaging cardiovascular workout set to today’s popular music.
Bloom Cycle provides athletes access to top-quality cycle equipment specifically chosen for ease of use and quality of experience. Athletes receive extensive training on the mechanics of operating spin bikes safely and efficiently before attending any classes.
Bloom Chair Fitness combines the best elements of Bloom yoga, dance, Pilates, and strength to facilitate movement while seated. The class is designed so that anyone can participate and is not limited to athletes with mobility disabilities.
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