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American Heart Month: How Special Olympics MA SupportsStronger Hearts

Inclusion is good for the heart. Special Olympics Massachusetts helps people with IDD build stronger hearts through movement, health screenings, and community—supporting both physical and emotional well-being.

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Erin Delahunty Named Point32Health’s First Healthy Hero of 2026

Erin Delahunty, a longtime Special Olympics MA athlete and wellness advocate, was named Tufts Health Plan's first Healthy Hero of 2026, honoring her leadership, lifelong commitment to health, and inclusive sport.

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The Gift of Rest: Why Sleep Matters

As the year winds down and the winter months settle in, many push through busy schedules. But no matter our role at Special Olympics MA, one of the most valuable gifts we can give ourselves this season is rest.

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Stronger Together: Beth and Gina Donahue's Fitness Journey as a Mother-Daughter duo

Beth Donahue and her mom Gina bond through fitness, starting with Zumba and now being certified instructors, they lead inclusive fitness sessions for Special Olympics Massachusetts athletes, promoting health and unity.

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Unlocking your Strength: The Health Benefits of Powerlifting

Powerlifting at Special Olympics Massachusetts builds strength, enhances athletic performance in other sports, fosters consistency, boosts self-esteem through achievements, and creates a supportive community environment.

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Five tips on how to combat cold & flu season from Fitness Captain Jenny Price

Special Olympics MA Fitness Captain Jenny Price provides five tips on how you can stay healthy during cold and flu season.

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10,000 Steps a Day Debunked: Daily fitness goals should be individualized

Did you know how many steps you should take per day by walking? The advice that we should take 10,000 steps per day is more of a marketing concept than based on your health. Taking far fewer steps may have notable benefits.

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Special Olympics North America (SONA) Move Challenge

Special Olympics North America presents the SONA Move Challenge, an 8-week movement challenge to see how many minutes of exercise participants can complete each week.

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Wednesday Live Fitness Update

Dont miss a workout! Its important to still be active today. Here are some ways to still be active

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Online Athlete Chat with Mike Kelley

Do you ever get that feeling you are not sure what to do when something comes up and it prevents you from having a discussion with your peers?

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Tennis Sport Specific Trainings

Learn how to improve your tennis fundamental skills with some targeted exercises.

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Volleyball Sport Specific Trainings

Check out these sport-specific exercises that will also improve your performance next time you're back on the court!

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Swimming Sport Specific Trainings

Since practicing specific swimming skills would require a pool, take this time to work on exercises that will help improve your performance the next time you jump in the pool.

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