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Dover YMCA has launched a new innovative program that provides disabled Delawareans an opportunity to engage in workouts that they normally wouldn't be able to participate in due to their limited mobility.

YMCA Delaware's "Y for All" Adaptive Fitness Program is officially operational at the organizations Dover location.

Three new overhead suspension systems are now installed in the Dover YMCA's Fitness Center and two more in the locations Fitness Studio. An adjustable harness is attached to the suspensions, allowing individuals with limited mobility to use cardio equipment like a treadmill, as well as participate in group exercise classes like Zumba and Bodyflow. YMCA of Delaware also has installed overhead suspension systems with harnesses at its Bear-area Glasgow branch.

"The possibility of mainstreaming individuals with disabilities into a community fitness setting instead of limiting them to a medical or physical therapy room, is an outcome we hope to achieve," said Sue Herr, Senior Executive Director at the Dover YMCA. "At the Y, we continually strive to provide opportunities for everyone to lead an active and healthy lifestyle."

73-year-old Bob Seaberg, who suffered a stroke and has trouble walking, praised the program and is now able to use use a treadmill. "You really have no worries about falling down and things like that," said Seaberg. "It gives you balance and helps you out quite a bit."

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Terri Hancharick explained how her daughter Bridgett, who suffers from severe cerebral-palsy, has been revitalized through the new program, both physically and socially. "We're really excited that it's happening down here in Dover," Hancharick explained. "Bridgett's been more apart of a community, socially, and it's an open community now and we're embracing everyone and we're just so excited about this."

YMCA Delaware's goal is to expand the program to all their locations statewide and beyond. Nt necessarily strictly related, but in the same vein, the YMCA in Brandywine will be undergoing an expansion project beginning Tuesday, May 16, 2017.

For more information about the "Y for All" program at the Dover YMCA, contact Sheri Minear, Wellness Director at 302-346-9622.

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