Inclusive Fitness

07/04/2025

06/27/2025

We’re grateful to be included in Burlington Buzz’s recent story about organizations making a difference. Every step toward inclusion matters, and we’re glad to be part of that momentum. Check it out below 👇

A new fitness center is debuting to the community, adding to the growing number of fitness options that support athletes with mental health and neuroadaptive needs in Burlington.

Read more: https://www.burlington.buzz/community/strength-for-every-body-fitness-options-for-athletes-with-specific-needs-grow-in-burlington/

06/26/2025

The word is out — Inclusive Fitness Burlington is open, and we’re proud to be training our first wave of athletes!

We’re excited to bring adaptive fitness for neurodivergent athletes to Burlington, creating a space where everyone can grow stronger, build confidence, and be a part of a supportive community.

🎥 Check out the BCAT video from our recent opening celebration — and hear how it all started, how our athletes are growing strong for a purpose, and showing us that anything is possible:
https://bcattv.org/inclusive-fitness-brings-a-unique-approach-to-functional-fitness/

As athlete Dan shared:
“It really changed my life when it comes to fitness… They helped me — I learned more things from them that I never even pictured myself doing, and I feel more confident.”

💙 Thank you to:
• The amazing athletes and families who showed up and shared their stories
• The local leaders and advocates who believe in our mission
• The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation, The Arc of MA, MDSC, and the Burlington Chamber of Commerce
• And YOU, for cheering us on, sharing our vision, and helping us grow!! 💪

Inclusive Fitness in Burlington offers adaptive, functional fitness for autistic and neurodivergent athletes. Expert coaches meet each athlete where they are, with personalized and results-driven programs.    

06/25/2025

Two new hires, one powerful collaboration. 💪

Inclusive Fitness has partnered with Lifeworks Employment Services to create meaningful roles for Ned and Sean, the team members who now help keep our West Roxbury gym clean and tidy.

With support from the Lifeworks team and thoughtful onboarding, both Ned and Sean are building skills, contributing to our mission, and becoming essential parts of our community.

Read the full story here: https://lifeworksarc.org/service/employment-and-training/

06/19/2025

We’re still buzzing from yesterday! ✂️

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate the grand opening of Inclusive Fitness Burlington! From community leaders and local partners to athletes, families, and friends, you made this moment unforgettable. Thank you, thank you all! 💙

The highlight of the day was hearing powerful stories from athletes and families who have been with us since the beginning. Their reflections on building strength, confidence, and community deeply moved us. As Inclusive Fitness athlete Dan said, it all starts with presuming competence.

We're beyond grateful for your presence, support, and the love, energy, and belief in what we’re building together.

Special thanks to Rick Parker and Debbie Patterson at the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce, for hosting the Ribbon Cutting, and to the local business leaders who gave us such a warm welcome.

A heartfelt shoutout to Nick Savarese from the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, Maura Sullivan from The Arc of Massachusetts, Carole Meehan Oyama from Senator Robyn Kennedy’s office, representatives from the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC), and Liz Martineau from Nashoba Learning Group — thank you for attending and for your ongoing support and advocacy.

And finally, a huge thank-you to the amazing team at 3rd Ave Burlington for welcoming us into this vibrant community.

Stay tuned for some of our favorite moments, we can’t wait to share them with you!!! 💪

We’re so excited to be part of the greater Burlington community. Come check us out at 3rd Avenue, Burlington, and learn more at www.inclusivefitnessburlington.com

06/05/2025

Next week, Greg is speaking about what makes Inclusive Fitness different. It's all about meeting athletes where they are and helping them build real strength.

We’re proud to lead the way in neuroadaptive fitness and grateful to have Greg sharing our approach with the wider community. 💪

Have you ever seen someone with profound autism thrive in a fitness setting? Share your experiences in the comments!

Join Greg Austin of Inclusive Fitness for
Meeting Them Where They Are: Strength, Agency & Neuroadaptive Fitness for Profound Autism

📅 Tuesday, June 10
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM EST | 11 AM PDT | 12 PM MDT | 1 PM CDT
📍 Hosted by Profound Village

Learn how strength and agency can be built through neuroadaptive fitness designed specifically for profound autism.

Register today at profoundvillage.org or click the link in our Instagram bio!

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06/03/2025

We had some very special visitors at Inclusive Fitness today! 🐾🍦👮🏽
Officer Wilson and Copper, the BPD’s comfort dog, stopped by… along with their ice cream truck!

Athletes and coaches got to hang out with Copper, meet a few of Boston’s finest, and enjoy free ice cream as a sweet treat on a warm day.

Big smiles, cool treats, and a whole lot of belly rubs!! Thank you Boston Police Department for the visit!

05/16/2025

Planning for life after the transition from high school can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Join us this Saturday, May 17, for Future Forward: Funding and Planning for Life Beyond Transition—an in-person event hosted by Perkins School for the Blind.

Designed for families, caregivers, and professionals, the event features practical sessions on transition planning, benefits, and special needs trusts—plus time to connect and share.

Meet Inclusive Fitness at the Event! We’ll share how fitness supports lifelong health, confidence, and independence. Please stop by our table to learn how our neuroadaptive strength and conditioning programs in West Roxbury and Burlington help athletes of all abilities build strength, confidence, and community, with expert coaches who meet you where you are.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 9:15 AM – 1:00 PM
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://www.perkins.org/event/future-forward-planning-for-life-beyond-transition/

See flyer for full agenda!

05/01/2025

Big news! GBH News featured Inclusive Fitness in a story that shines a spotlight on our athletes and the incredible work happening inside our gym every day. 💪

It highlights the heart of what we do... meeting athletes where they are, building real strength, and creating space for progress, connection, and confidence.

To the athletes and families who show up with courage and consistency, this moment is for you. Thank you for making Inclusive Fitness what it is.

Check out the article here: https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2025-04-29/this-boston-gym-was-built-for-neurodivergent-people-to-get-fit

💬 Know someone who should see this? Tag them, share the article, and help us spread the word about Inclusive Fitness.

04/14/2025

Think back to your first job.

The pride of showing up, the satisfaction of doing something well, the feeling of being part of something bigger than yourself. Maybe back then, it felt like it was about the paycheck, but looking back, we know it gave us something even more important: purpose.

That’s the energy Shawn and Ned bring to Inclusive Fitness every week.

Through our partnership with Lifeworks, they’ve joined our team to help keep the gym clean and ready for athletes. They take their work seriously, and it shows.

This role means something to them—and it means something to us, too.

We’re lucky to have them on the team.

04/10/2025

What an amazing first day at the Profound Autism Summit in Boston!

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our table! We loved chatting and connecting with so many passionate people

We’re looking forward to meeting even more of you tomorrow! Come find us in the Exhibit Hall — let’s talk neuroadaptive fitness and how we’re helping athletes build strength, confidence, and community.

04/10/2025

We’re headed to the Profound Autism Summit in Boston this week!

Inclusive Fitness is proud to be a sponsor of this powerful event bringing together professionals, families, and advocates dedicated to supporting the autistic community.

If you’re attending, come say hi! You’ll find us in the Exhibit Hall — we’d love to meet you, hear your stories, and share how we’re helping neurodivergent athletes build strength, confidence, and independence through neuroadaptive fitness.

We’re excited to connect with others who are passionate about lowering barriers, raising the bar, and creating more inclusive spaces for this community.