Fitness Opportunities for Athletes

August 13, 2019

Here are a list of the current fitness programs that are being offered by Special Olympics Massachusetts! To sign up or for more information email Vicky.dinatale@specialolympicsma.org.

NEWTON –

  • Boxygen, boxing based fitness program.

SPRINGFIELD AREA –

  • Western MA Hiking Club. Enjoy nature while getting some exercise.

MARLBOROUGH –

  • Running & Walking Club at Yawkey Sports Training Center. No matter your fitness level we have a spot for you!
  • Family Bootcamp at Yawkey Sports Training Center. Will resume in the fall. We host class one time a month for families to work out together!

WORCESTER –

  • Worcester State Fitness Program- walk the indoor track, use the fitness facility or take group exercise classes. There is a something for everyone.

Fit 5 – Ongoing fitness program done with your local program or team

Coming soon:

  • Anytime Fitness Partnership (Call or visit your local Anytime Fitness to see if they are offering any promotions for athletes.)
  • Fit Friends & Families
  • Yoga at the Yawk
  • If we don’t have anything in your area, you can start a local walking, running or hiking club yourself!! We will support and help get the club established.

Here are a list of the current fitness programs that are being offered by Special Olympics Massachusetts! To sign up or for more information email Vicky.dinatale@specialolympicsma.org.

NEWTON –

  • Boxygen, boxing based fitness program.

SPRINGFIELD AREA –

  • Western MA Hiking Club. Enjoy nature while getting some exercise.

MARLBOROUGH –

  • Running & Walking Club at Yawkey Sports Training Center. No matter your fitness level we have a spot for you!
  • Family Bootcamp at Yawkey Sports Training Center. Will resume in the fall. We host class one time a month for families to work out together!

WORCESTER –

  • Worcester State Fitness Program- walk the indoor track, use the fitness facility or take group exercise classes. There is a something for everyone.

Fit 5 – Ongoing fitness program done with your local program or team

Coming soon:

  • Anytime Fitness Partnership (Call or visit your local Anytime Fitness to see if they are offering any promotions for athletes.)
  • Fit Friends & Families
  • Yoga at the Yawk
  • If we don’t have anything in your area, you can start a local walking, running or hiking club yourself!! We will support and help get the club established.

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