Being physically active is incredibly important for our physical and mental health. Picking a form of physical activity or exercise that we enjoy can make it easier to start or continue being physically active. 

In our Healthy Lifestyle group for individuals with Down syndrome, participants learn about and practice physical activity. Participants in our sessions have enjoyed spinning our "wheel of exercises." When the wheel stops spinning, participants are encouraged to complete the exercise listed on the wedge it stops on. We have a lot of fun!

We use a version made for PowerPoint. There are also online versions and apps. You can type in a variety of exercises and then click or tap the "Spin" button to start the wheel. 

Downloadable PowerPoint template 

Spin the Wheel Website and App 

Sample Exercise Wheel 

For more ideas of fun ways to be physically active, check out the Fitness and Physical Activity section of our Activities You Can Do At Home resource and/or the Exercise and Physical Activity section of our Resource Library.

If you live in the Chicagoland area, consider joining us on Saturday, June 3, at Maine East High School for our annual Fitness, Fun for Everyone 5K Run/3K Walk! We walk, run, and dance during this fun-filled morning. Learn more and register here.