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Health & Fitness

Break the Barriers offers group fitness classes in a welcoming environment for people of all abilities and fitness levels.

Our friendly fitness class members socialize, encourage, and support each other during workouts, so no need to worry about feeling out of place. *You must be 16 or older to join/participate. If you are 16-17 years old, you must have an adult with you.

Program Details

Fitness Class

Break the Barriers offers group fitness classes in a welcoming environment for people of all abilities and fitness levels. Our friendly fitness class members socialize, encourage, and support each other during workouts, so no need to worry about feeling out of place. Fitness classes combine aerobic and strength training in a dynamic and adaptable class. Using chairs, mats, and walls, we adapt and modify workouts to benefit the individual needs of everyone. *You must be 16 or older to join/participate. If you are 16-17 years old, you must have an adult with you.

Water Aerobics

Water aerobics takes place in spring and summer, utilizing our outdoor heated pool and a large ramp into the pool for easy accessibility. Water aerobics helps build muscle strength and increases movement without joint pain. All ability levels are welcome!

*You must be 16 or older to join/participate. If you are 16-17 years old, you must have an adult with you.

Fees

Fees are due at the time of registration. All fees are non refundable and no credit can be given.

September 1st – December 21st
- $123.75 (includes Fitness Class, Water Aerobics, and access to weight/cardio room)
- $5 Drop-in Pass
Personal Training: $53/hour

Registration

To participate in our programs, first check with our office staff for class availability by calling (559) 432-6292, then fill out the Child Liability Waiver (for students under 18yrs) or the Adult Liability Waiver (for students 18yrs+). Once you have submitted the form, contact the office to secure a space in class. *You must be 16 or older to join/participate. If you are 16-17 years old, you must have an adult with you.

Doctor’s Releases

Sometimes a doctor’s release is required to participate if a student has specific physical or medical conditions such as (but not limited to) heart conditions, epilepsy, or bone and joint issues. Please contact us if you have questions about specific medical conditions.

Dress Code

Absolutely NO tummies showing
No low-cut shirts (front or back)
No spaghetti straps
No high cut bottoms or short shorts
All shorts should have at least a 6 inch inseam
One-piece bathing suits for all female members in water aerobics

Program Schedule

Upcoming Events

There are currently no events

I love doing exercise and boot camp and swimming and all of the friends that I have made at the gym.
-Health and Fitness Participant

Staff Training

We strive to prepare our staff to effectively work with and teach children of all abilities to be in a class with other students. All staff are required to attend workshops where they:

Trained in an ability awareness class with co-founder, Deby Hergenrader
Familiarized with ASD
Learn how to use PECs, a structured schedule, social stories, and the Timed Timer
Co-teach spectrum classes with a trained staff member

Thank you to our MAJOR sponsors