Gershwind/Jacobson Health & Wellness Center
Special Needs Personal Training
The importance of developing fitness programs for kids and adults with special needs is extremely important. The struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle for the general population is challenging enough. We need to recognize these special individuals and realize that many cannot do it without our help.
Our Vision
To provide group and/or individual physical fitness training for children and adults with special needs as well as to further develop fitness programs with strong emphasis on play that can be implemented into their daily routine.
Benefits
The implementation of physical activity for children and adults with special needs has numerous benefits:
- Allows for release of positive and or negative energy resulting in productive output
- Builds self-esteem
- Improves social interaction
- Improves focus and function of daily living skills
- Weight loss
- Reduction of anxiety
- Have fun while getting fit
Current Programs
All current programs are specialized and customized for each individual/group depending on their needs. We will work with the family, residential staff, special education staff and therapists to determine the fitness activities best suited for the individual or group. The secret to the success of any fitness program is to have fun and be consistent.
Members Only
4 one-hour sessions $220
8 one-hour sessions $400
4 half-hour sessions $140
8 half-hour sessions $240
Non-member packages include Membership Passes*
4 one-hour sessions + 4 Membership Passes $270
8 one-hour sessions + 8 Membership Passes-$500
4 half-hour sessions + 4 Membership Passes -$190
8 half-hour sessions + 8 Membership Passes-$340
*Membership passes includes caregiver
Special Needs Family/Small Group Training
2+ people
4 one-hour sessions $180 per member
8 one-hour sessions $320 per member
Non-member packages include Membership Passes*
4 one-hour sessions + 4 Membership Passes $230
8 one-hour sessions + 8 Membership Passes $600
* Membership passes includes caregiver
For more prices and an individual appointment, contact Adrian Sadowski, Personal Training Director, 516-484-1545, ext. 153, asadowski@sjjcc.org
Sarah Schmitt, Program Director of Membership & Fitness, 516-484-1545, ext. 143, sschmitt@sjjcc.org
