Annie Linton, M.Ed is a clinical exercise physiologist with 20 years experience working with a wide variety of children with special needs. She is a personal trainer, as well as an adjunct professor in exercise science.

Annie has a true passion for helping children meet their potential both physically and emotionally and is looking forward to bringing “Growing Stronger” to The Center on Central.

Current Programs by Annie Linton

Growing Stronger - fitness program for children with special needs

Type:	Fitness & Health
Group:	Special Needs Programs
Provider:	Annie Linton
Cost:	$150 for 6 sessions.

Join us for “Growing Stronger” – a 6-session, once a week fitness program for children ages 6-15 with special needs (class will divide into 2 age groups if sufficient enrollment is reached)

DATES/TIMES TBA…please contact us for more information/to indicate your interest

The process: Completion of a questionnaire with medical, nutritional and physical activity information required in advance of first meeting

First meeting: Assessment continues with introduction of a variety of simple exercises
Second meeting: Total body weight resistance and partner resistance
Third meeting: Stability ball, stretch band resistance
Fourth meeting: Agility training, balance and core
Fifth meeting: Hand weights, muscular endurance
Sixth meeting: Progressive conditioning, re-assessment

Each meeting will include these five components: Warmup, Stretching, Exercise Activity, Cool down , Discussion (addresses exercise just completed, nutrition and social strength)