Fitness Resources
Our inclusive fitness programs are designed for all abilities! Join a Walking Club, challenge yourself by participating in a virtual fitness season and up your game at one of our performance stations.
Walking Clubs
The Special Olympics Walking Clubs aim to bring together individuals with and without intellectual disabilities for non-competitive physical activity. Our club provides the platform for individuals to challenge themselves, establish friendships and exercise. All members of the Special Olympics community — coaches, family members, volunteer groups and caregivers — are welcome to join!
Virtual Fitness
Our six-week virtual fitness seasons feature weekly Zoom practices led by trained instructors and coaches. The live workouts include full-body exercises, cardio, yoga, HIIT training and more. Log in from anywhere to enjoy the live experience and fun social interaction!
Fitness Library
We’ve created hundreds of hours of fitness content that is here for you any time, anywhere!
WWE School of Strength
Developed in partnership with WWE superstar Becky Lynch, this series of videos, a fitness tracker, a coach’s playbook and a caregiver toolkit all contribute to helping athletes focus on nutrition and fitness and getting the most out of their workouts. We’re excited to see SONC Athlete Stephanie as a part of School of Strength!
Fitness Activity Cards
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49ers PREP Virtual Fitness Program [Link now obsolete]
49ers PREP Recording with Special Olympics
Follow along with a pre-made fitness program, easy to use and will keep you active and fit!
SONC 6-Week Fitness Challenge
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A 6-Week challenge mapped out for you.
Unified Fitness Workout Cards
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It’s hard to always think of a new workout. Flip over these fitness workout card for your next exercise!
Unified Fitness Workout Guide
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Try this fitness guide to test your limits.
Hip Hop at Home [Link now obsolete]
Stay in shape and active while learning some cool new hip hop dance moves.
More Free Exercise Programs
An extensive spreadsheet of free online exercise classes and resources. At the top of the spreadsheet, select a tab to view only your interest.
For Teachers
Many of these fitness activities can be adapted for in-person or virtual classrooms. Group-specific activities are:
BOKS
Packet includes numerous lesson plans, games and ideas. Designed for summer, but activities can be done all year-long!
Three different fitness bingo cards.
Virtual Workout Training Program (Special Olympics Colorado)
A virtual training program that includes a workout calendar, sports drills, and workout videos for everyday of the month.
“Commit to Fit” Workout Videos (Special Olympics Pennsylvania)
Various workout videos that can be done from home.
Gopher’s Top-7 At Home Activity Videos
At-home videos from PE teachers, parents, athletes, and others! Check out the top 7 activities students can do while being at home.
3-2-1 Fitness (Special Olympics Hawaii)
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3 strength exercises, 2 flexibility exercises, 1 balance/stability exercise.
SONA-UCS-Fitness-Guide-55-2019
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Try this fitness guide to test your limits.
CATCH Health at Home Program [Link now obsolete]
A free program. Can be accessed through an online portal or Google Classroom that contains a variety of lessons on health, nutrition, mindfulness, and more.