Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MARCH | APRIL 2017 69 EMBRACE! help improve many of the challenges faced by special needs kids. The diet-exercise combo enhances the ability to sleep and focus, increases energy, boosts mood, builds fine motor skills and helps with balance and flexibility. But what if parents can’t afford a personal trainer? Kelly suggests starting with the local YMCA or parks and recreation department, and if they don’t have a special needs fitness program, “advocate and get one.” Locally, a lot of opportunities exist to get these kids active, from yoga and martial arts to cheerleading and the Special Olympics. Pictured above, a baseball player from the Miracle League gets an assist from a running buddy. A proper nutrition plan and regular physical activity really help improve many of the challenges faced by special needs kids. SPECIAL NEEDS FITNESS PROGRAMS • RISE Adaptive Sports provides an array of free athletic opportunities (all ages), including basketball, boating, indoor soccer, swimming and more. P.O. Box 141122, Irving (469) 762-5075 | riseadaptivesports.org • My Yogi Kids offers special needs yoga classes, including music, games and more, modified for all ages and abilities. Certified teachers will work on fine and gross motor skills withavarietyofdifferentyogaposesandstations. 3051 Churchill Drive, Suite 250, Flower Mound 214-325-2547 | myyogikids.com • Crull Fitness offers personal and group training. Their all-ages special needs program, called Champions Challenge, gives every individual a chance to compete and train like an elite athlete. 2701 Custer Pkwy. #801, Richardson 972-497-9900 | crullfitness.com • The Miracle League of DFW offers a baseball league adaptable for all ages and ability levels.The league is free if players register by the deadline, otherwise participants pay a $30 late fee. PO Box 14528, Arlington 817-501-1942 | mldfw.org • Sacred Ground Dance offers special needs hip hop & yoga to kids and teens (ages 7-18). The monthly fee for this weekly, 45-minute class is $20. 3301 Long Prairie Rd. Ste. 135, Flower Mound 972-537-5721 | sgdance.org Pictured below, Ryan does chest presses at Crull Fitness where he has been training for more than five years.