In May, the Fitness Center at Ontario ARC opened its doors to staff and participants as a part of the agency's OWN It! wellness initiative. In the eight weeks since opening, over 130 ARC staff have completed orientation training to be able to utilize the facility.
The Fitness Center, which includes a private shower/bathroom, features equipment focused on resistance training and cardio training. The space has been designed to be fully wheel-chair accessible.
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| The state-of-the-art reservation and appointment system located in the Fitness Center |
Currently, the space has averaged about 60 reservation blocks per week. The reservations are kept on the web-based appointment and check-in application that can be found right as you walk in the door to the center. To date, over a dozen direct-support professional staff have been trained as "Fitness Coaches" to allow greater opportunity for participants to safely access the exercise equipment in the Fitness Center.
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| Over a dozen direct-support professional staff have been trained as "Fitness Coaches" |
The OWN It! wellness initiative is a pivotal cornerstone of the agency, and the Fitness Center is an exciting part of the plan. Look for more fitness initiatives through the Fitness Center in the coming months!
