Our Story

In 2015, University of Florida graduate Noah Hastay started the FIT for ALL program after seeing how fitness impacted his friend with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Hastay noticed significant improvements in cognitive development and quickly realized the opportunities for improvements fitness could bring in all areas of life. He and his team set out to form a group fitness model that fitness centers can adopt. 

 

In 2022, Arhum Imam took directorship of the program, motivated by the nonprofit organization’s message and determined to propel FIT for ALL toward being a beacon of resources for people with support needs. We are currently at two locations and expanding the program’s “Fun Inclusive Training” model to gyms across Florida.

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Currently, FIT for ALL is on the road to becoming a University of Florida Student Organization to continue serving the Gainesville community and promoting inclusive fitness that is accessible to all! Isabelle Matre serves as the organization's first President, along with the newly established student executive board, in order to assist the founder and executive director in leading the program.

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FIT for ALL adapts to various skill levels; our program perfectly balances group-oriented and individualized, fun yet challenging sessions. As new athletes join and seasoned athletes progress, so will the program to continually promote fitness development for a lifetime! 

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With our vision of becoming the fitness model for the support needs population worldwide, FIT for ALL will be a recognized brand in every community!