Fusion seeks to serve as many demographics within society as possible. By fulfilling this mission, we reach out to an under-served population that is near and dear to our heart: people with special needs. Our Tender Loving Fit Program provides people developmental disabilities with the physical activities they so desperately need, deserve, and desire.
Individuals suffering from mental retardation and other developmental disabilities are susceptible to various diseases due to the typical nature of the physically inactive/sedentary lives they are forced to lead. We say “forced to lead” because they are such an under-served population in regards to health and fitness.
Over 50% of people suffering from mental retardation are overweight, thus leading to extremely low levels of cardiovascular endurance and strength levels. Because they are provided with so few options for proper physical fitness, they are at a higher risk for contracting diabetes, cancer, heart disease, hypertension, arthritis, etc.
Why Fusion, you ask? As a company, we can guarantee our special needs clients and their providers will appreciate our “3 C” commitment
- CARING- Fusion Founder and Class Instructor Michelle Hobgood is the parent of a teenage son with developmental disabilities; therefore, this is a population she is passionate about properly serving. Regardless of the disability, she is sensitive to the needs of the individuals and will not settle with providing them with anything less than a time overflowing with fun, fitness, and smiles.
- CONVENIENT- We supply all of the fitness equipment that will be used during the training session and can work with organizations to purchase equipment if they desire.
- COST EFFECTIVE-When comparing our rate to that of other fitness professionals/companies, there is no question that our services will feel like a “steal” during these tight financial times.