Workout Buddy Program

Diabilities Temple University A disability shouldn't make you shy away from the gym. A special program is encouraging "everyone" to get moving.
by Kesshia Peyton
Published: Tue, January 20, 2009 - 8:11 am CST Last Updated: Tue, January 20, 2009 - 8:15 am CST
A disability shouldn't make you shy away from the gym. A special program is encouraging "everyone" to get moving.
Temple University, offers the "workout buddy" program for people with disabilities.
"We bring in students with disabilities, any kind of disability, learning disability, physical disability any kind of disability. We match them up with a, a student worker, which is our workout buddy and have them assist during their workouts," said fitness coordinator Tricia DePoe.
More than 54.4 million people in the U.S. have some type of disability.
For people with disabilities a fitness program can increase energy levels, ease pain, promote relaxation and maintain the ability to work and perform daily activities. For more information, just click on related web links.
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