Fitness & Down Syndrome?

Down syndrome is a a genetic disorder resulting in a set of symptoms tending to occur together. These include physiological changes as well as potential co-occurring intellectual disabilities.

As is true for all, exercise can be massively beneficial to individuals with Down Syndrome to improve their mental and physical health, to increase fitness and as an important feature of a rich social life.

Brand Inc Fitness provides specialty training to individuals with complex disorders including mental health disorders. Sign up today for just 99p!

Common Barriers to exercise for people with Down Syndrome

• Confidence & anxiety - nervousness over pursuing your fitness goals, particularly in busy social settings, is very common and normal. Inclusive fitness brings people up no matter their confidence level

• Hypotonia - reduced muscle tone can result in decreased strength, endurance and coordination, potentially making some exercises challenging

• Obesity - a predisposition to weight gain may make physical activity more challenging

• Cognitive difficulties - Co-occuring cognitive impairments may pose a challenge to exercise by making it difficult to follow instructions

• Depression & Anxiety - despite physical activity being hugely beneficial to an individual’s mental health, it may act as an initial barrier stopping individuals with Parkinson’s disease from pursuing their fitness goals

• Accessibility - many exercise settings and programmes are not adapted to accommodate individuals with specialist requirements

• lack of inclusive programmes - a lack of inclusive exercise programmes can make entry into fitness for individuals with Down syndrome and other disorders difficult. Brand Inc Fitness specialise in delivering fitness to everyone, no matter your ability or disability

How can Brand Inc Fitness help you?

• Become healthier, fitter and stronger

• Improve your mental health

• Live longer, happier and increase independence

• For every body and people of all abilities

• Disability inclusive

• Just 99p per month, no hidden fees

• New workouts every month

• Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced versions of every work out