Bloom is an adaptive, goal-driven fitness program designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities — built on courage, community, and heart.
Most fitness programs aren't designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Gyms are intimidating. Classes move too fast. Instructors aren't trained for adaptive needs.
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The result? Adults with IDD are significantly more likely to be sedentary, face chronic health issues, and feel isolated from their communities. Bloom exists to change that — one class at a time.
Physical inactivity rates are nearly double the general population, leading to preventable chronic conditions and shorter lifespans.
Without adaptive instruction and a welcoming environment, fitness participation remains out of reach for the vast majority of the IDD community.
Isolation compounds physical health challenges. Bloom addresses both — building real community alongside real fitness habits.
Bloom is wherever your athletes are: at your facility, online, or in-person.
Bloom instructors teach adaptive classes at your IDD service provider facility. 30-minute sessions across all six formats — tailored to your athletes' needs.
Live-streamed classes bring Bloom to any screen. Athletes and staff join real-time sessions with a Bloom instructor — perfect for rural or remote programs.
The Bloom web app gives athletes and staff access to a growing library of adaptive fitness videos — anytime, anywhere, on any device.
In 2016, Bloom started in Rosenberg, Texas — seven stationary bikes, one partner organization, and one big belief: that every adult with an intellectual or developmental disability deserves the chance to be an athlete.
Today, Bloom operates at 53 locations across 7 states, with an average of 44 athletes at each one. The bikes multiplied. The dream grew into a movement.
Meet the athletes who make Bloom what it is — and see the numbers that prove what we do.
Bloom helps me because I used to feel sluggish and out of shape, and now I feel more active and more energized — it actually helped my mood too. I feel more happy and outgoing.
I enjoy being in the Bloom classes because I love doing the exercises and helping other people. If they need help with something, I am always there.
Thanks again for bringing Bloom to T&L. Philip and his friends love it and always look forward to it. It seems to have helped Philip’s mobility and he seems happier.
The organizations that make $1-per-class possible.
Whether you're an IDD service provider, a supporter, or an athlete ready to move — there's a place for you.
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