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Mar 11

Fitness for those with disabilities – WPEC

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (CBS12)

Kids with disabilities like autism and down syndrome and adults with Parkinson's are the focus of unique fitness classes that are changing lives at Beyond Fitness, a specialty gym in Delray Beach.

Colleen Sturgess, Beyond Fitness owner, spoke exclusively with CBS12 News This Morning.

Trainers use dancing, boxing, weights, bands and core work while incorporating balance and movement exercises to help kids and adults with limitations become agile, focused and strong in various ways.

Sturgess explained there is an emphasis on mindfulness training to help them quiet the "chatter" in their heads in order to lower stress.

Overall mind and body health is especially crucial for these particular adults and kids, Sturgess said.

There are a variety of classes offered. One class is called Dancers with Disabilities and is designed for [people with disabilities] that keeps them from feeling comfortable in a traditional dance studio," Sturgess said. "The focus of the class is not perfecting steps, its about the combination of movement, music, and an enjoyable time among peers with no judgement.

Dancers with Disabilities and Dancing with the Stars for Parkinson are a couple of the unique programs offered.

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Fitness for those with disabilities - WPEC

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