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Bloom offers health & wellness for adults in the intellectual and developmental disability community.
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Bloom offers health & wellness for adults in the intellectual and developmental disability community.
Our athletes experience the joys of health and personal growth during their journey with Bloom. Check out their stories of transformation yourself and see what Bloom really does for them and their families.
We provide athletes with 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 have experience the impact of belonging to a fitness community.
96% of Bloom athletes feel healthier because of their participation in Bloom
82% of Bloom athletes have lost weight or gained strength or flexibility
96% 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
Our fitness program is designed to motivate adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to engage in a lifetime of fitness and community.
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 disabilitie
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