For adults with diverse needs in Barrie, ON.

Strength Builders

Strength Builders is a unique fitness class designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Led by Coach Annie, a certified group fitness instructor, and an Adaptive and Inclusive Coaching for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Certified instructor. Strength Builders focuses on creating a safe space for functional movement without cookie cutter expectations.

What to Expect

Every week is a little different, with activities designed to build skills while keeping movement fun and engaging.

• Strength and muscle building
• Balance and stability
• Coordination and motor skills
• Functional movement for everyday life
• Body awareness and movement control
• Confidence using different fitness equipment
• Fun games and movement challenges
• Social connection and encouragement

There’s no expectation for everything to go perfectly. Being experienced with IDD, we understand that some days, even moments, may look different than others. Someone might need a break, extra time, a different approach or may not want to participate in every activity that day and that’s okay.

Our goal is to create a supportive space where everyone can move, learn, build confidence and have fun in a way that works for them.

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Open to individuals 18+

Duration: 45 Minutes

This class is part of our regular schedule Tuesdays at 10:30am

Class can be purchased as a drop-in class, or by purchasing a punchcard under memberships.