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Walk, Workout, Be Active for People with Intellectual Disabilites

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This 3-disc fitness course is designed for adults with intellectual disabilities who want to start a walking and fitness program.  Each DVD provides lively instruction and contains a subtitle track in English.

Disc 1 offers nine video lessons on DVD to get you started on your own personal walking program.  Join two walking coaches as they teach and encourage a diverse group of classmates who want to be fit and active. You'll learn how to:

• use a pedometer* 
• set and meet walking goals
• develop an active lifestyle
• get around barriers to exercise
• encourage progress and stay positive
• make lasting lifestyle changes

Disc 2 presents nine workout routines of different lengths on DVD. Join the workout group and move to the music. Choose a beginner or intermediate workout every day! (This disc is also sold separately for people who want just the workouts. (See Work Out with Sonny & Pedro.)

• 3 Walk Workouts  -  Easy-to-follow moves and low-impact cardio sections
• 3 Strength & Flexibility Workouts  - Yoga standing and floor workouts
• 3 Dance Workouts  - Basic moves you can take to the dance floor

Disc 3 is a CD-ROM with 80 printable activity pages. Each colorful page provides fun activities that follow the lessons and workouts. Open the PDF files, print the pages, and assemble your own personalized activity book. Pages also include information for support staff and learning partners about providing support and encouragement.

*A pedometer is not included with this program.

Audience

People who have intellectual disabilities, ages 16 and up! Support staff and learning partners.

Developers

Developed by IRIS Media Inc, Marty Sheehan, Ph.D. and Laura Backen Jones, Ph.D.

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