Inclusive Fitness

12/25/2025

𝐻𝒶𝓅𝓅𝓎 𝒽𝑜𝓁𝒾𝒹𝒶𝓎𝓈!

May this time be filled with love, laughter, and cheer. As the year comes to a close, we hope everyone can slow down and notice all the hard work, all the progress, and all the wins– big and small!

Our coaches take great joy in witnessing the effort our athletes put into every session. Watching as stability, strength, and stamina grow over time. Seeing the smiles, from athletes and families alike, is the gift we receive all year long. We are grateful for the consistency, the effort, and the care that show up on our gym floor every day.

Here's to a bright and beautiful holiday season, from all of us at Inclusive Fitness.

12/15/2025

Alex's 2️⃣5️⃣th!!!!!

Coach Jack says, "Alex has been working very hard on his bench press, which is a new exercise [for him]. He is very proud of himself for how much stronger he's getting and loves to tell his family how much he's benching now." 💪

When he's not adding weight to his bench press, Alex can be found having a dance party during his break between sets. It has been a great motivator, Coach Jack tells us.

Way to go, Alex! We're dancing right along beside ya!! 🕺💃

12/13/2025

We’re excited to be speaking on an upcoming live webinar hosted by The Arc of Massachusetts, featuring Inclusive Fitness®, Lifeworks and Waypoint Adventure — three trusted organizations supporting neurodivergent adolescents, teens, and adults.

Strong For A Purpose: Building Independence, Confidence & Connection

Monday, December 15
Time: 12:00 PM
Online Webinar

Greg Austin will join these community partners to share real-world examples of how fitness builds strength for daily life, adventure, and work.

This conversation explores a simple but powerful idea. It’s not one program. It’s not one skill. It’s a circle: strength, purpose, and community reinforcing one another and working together.

Join us to hear real examples and stories, along with insights into what’s possible and the practical approaches that lead to meaningful results.

Register here: https://arcmass.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__YP0nLR2QM-ESwOiGpR7cw #/registration

You can attend live or sign up to receive the recording.
Please share with families, educators, and caregivers who may benefit!

What does it really take for neurodivergent people to live fuller, more independent, more connected lives? It's not one program. It's not one skill, it's a circle: strength, purpose, and community reinforcing one another.

Join The Arc of Massachusetts for a powerful, practical conversation with three organizations working at the front lines of supporting neurodivergent adolescents, teenagers, and adults.

Register: thearcofmass.org/webinars

12/12/2025

Sachin has racked up 2️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ sessions!! 😮

In the time Sachin has been here, he has made incredible progress, Coach Greg tells us. When he started with Coach Jay, he often took breaks to help himself regulate and recover during abbreviated sessions. He now attends two full sessions a week and is moving a considerable amount of weight relative to his size! 35lb goblet squats, 90lb sled pushes and drags, just to name a few.

"Sachin is an absolute beast in the gym and a joy to train," his coach shares, "Working out is a very important part of his identity and sense of self." Kudos to mom and dad, Una and Amit, for their commitment to his strength, confidence, and independence! 🤝

12/10/2025

Henry just hit 10 sessions... and he’s been on fire. 🔥

Coach Greg has been working with him for a few months now and can’t stop talking about the effort Henry brings every single time he walks in. His squat? Getting stronger. His deadlift? Leveling up every week.

And the best part?
Offer a sled push or a sled drag, and Henry doesn’t hesitate with an enthusiastic “YES!” 💪🛷

Huge shout-out to his parents, Pam, Mark, and caregiver Peter, for the steady support behind the scenes. This kind of consistency makes long-term strength possible, and Henry is proving it session after session.

Here’s to the next milestone! 🙌

12/10/2025

Zac just reached 10 sessions... and he's just getting started! Each visit builds more strength, confidence, and motivation. Let's go, Zac!!

We’re celebrating this win today and everything ahead. Strong for a purpose. 💪

12/05/2025

Hosted by The Arc of Massachusetts, Greg will be joined by Gregory Eustis from Lifeworks and Dan Minnich from Waypoint Adventure to share real-world examples of how fitness builds strength for daily life, recreation, and work.

Tune in to hear how it's possible and what we're doing to make it happen.

https://arcmass.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__YP0nLR2QM-ESwOiGpR7cw #/registration

What does it really take for neurodivergent people to live fuller, more independent, more connected lives? It's not one program. It's not one skill, it's a circle: strength, purpose, and community reinforcing one another.

Join The Arc of Massachusetts for a powerful, practical conversation with three organizations working at the front lines of supporting neurodivergent adolescents, teenagers, and adults.

Register: thearcofmass.org/webinars

12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday is here!

Our Scholarship Fund exists for one reason: to lower barriers for athletes who need financial support. Every dollar donated goes directly to funding their sessions.

This fund is the reason more athletes can build confidence, gain strength, and stay consistent with their goals. It keeps the doors open for those who need a little help to keep going.

If you’d like to contribute, here’s the link:
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/inclusivefitness/donate/

Thank you for supporting a space where everyone has opportunity to grow stronger.

12/01/2025

We're excited to speak at the Lexington SEPAC/SEPTA “Helping Kids Thrive” event on Monday, December 15, at 7:00 PM, featuring local experts and family support providers in fitness, learning, and recreation.

Greg Austin, Founder & President of Inclusive Fitness®, will share how adaptive strength and conditioning training helps neurodivergent athletes build strength, confidence, and community, and how families can get started.

He'll discuss why exercise is vital, possible, and effective for athletes of all abilities, and how the right mix of expert coaching, personalized training programs, and sensory-friendly environments helps athletes develop skills for activities of daily living and build lifelong habits for health and wellness.

Event Details:

Monday, Dec 15 | 7:00 PM EST
Attend in person: Lexington Community Center, Room 242
Or join via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/helping-kids-thrive

This event includes lightning talks, a moderated panel, and practical resources for families and educators.
Open to all Lexington families (IEP/504 – all ages), educators, and caregivers.

11/27/2025

As this season of gratitude unfolds, we’re holding deep appreciation for the families, athletes, caregivers, and supporters who make Inclusive Fitness what it is. Your trust, commitment, and belief in this work are the foundation of everything we do.

To the athletes who show up with determination, to the families who stand beside them, and to the generous supporters of the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation Scholarship Fund — your impact reaches far beyond the gym floor. Strength, confidence, connection, and opportunity exist because of you.

We’re also profoundly thankful for our incredible coaching team, whose compassion, skill, and dedication set the standard for neuroadaptive strength and conditioning.

This fall marks five years since our doors first opened in West Roxbury. From our earliest athletes to our growing community in Burlington, we’re honored to continue expanding access and building a future where more people experience the power of inclusive, intentional fitness.

Thank you for believing in this mission and in what’s possible. Thank you, today and every day. Happy Thanksgiving !

11/26/2025

🥧 The most important research we’ve done all week…

We asked our athletes one very serious question:
What’s your favorite kind of pie?

The results are in... and let’s just say the competition was fierce. Some opinions were sweet. Some were flaky. All were valid.

Drum roll, please! 🥁 🥁 🥁 🥁

Apple took the cake... by a slice! (Pumpkin lovers are pretty crusty about it.)

Drop a 🥧 in the comments for your favorite, and don’t worry, we’re equal-opportunity pie lovers here. No need to pick sides… every slice deserves some recognition.

11/04/2025

We’re honored to join so many organizations, advocates, and community leaders tonight for Meeting the Moment: A Community Hearing and Resource Fair in Needham, hosted by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities, to share ideas and advance inclusion, access, and belonging.

At Inclusive Fitness®, we believe fitness and health are essential to that mission, because everyone deserves access to fitness that meets them where they are. When we presume competence and lower barriers, we raise the bar for what’s possible.

Our coaches help build strength, confidence, and community through adaptive fitness programs for neurodivergent athletes and people of all abilities — supporting lifelong health, independence, and stronger communities.

Stop by and see us at the Resource Fair from 6–7 PM Town Hall, or join virtually to learn more and connect!

🔗 To register and access resources: https://www.mass.gov/news/meeting-the-moment-a-community-hearing-and-resource-fair