FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — 14-year-old Colin is getting a workout in with Coach Jessica.

Adapted Athlete is an expansion of Train Like a Girl studio. The nonprofit works with individuals impacted by mental, physical and cognitive challenges.

“Having them in my life has given me immense joy, acceptance and it’s taught me a lot about myself,” says Executive Director Nikki Scholl.

Scholl says supporting families of all abilities came naturally as the gym’s mission is to promote body positivity, diversity and inclusivity.

“It came to us, we ran with it and it’s been the most beautiful part of our program,” she said.

Adapted Athlete offers group workout sessions and private training.

Thanks to state funding, Adapted Athlete was able to expand to a second location, have modified equipment and have expanded to sports camps.

“In the last year, we started doing football, basketball, cheer and it’s all-inclusive and integrated into our program,” Scholl said.

Along this three-year journey to provide quality training in adaptive fitness, Scholl teamed up with Inclusive Fitness — which focuses on one-on-one training — to enhance the program.

“It’s a really small community that often gets overlooked, so it’s really nice to come together to spread the word about what we offer, especially for adults with disabilities and kids with disabilities,” says Jacqi Vargas with Inclusive Fitness.

To get the word out about their health and wellness programs, both organizations partnered with “Able Inc.” — which provides resources including life skills, employment and community integration for people with disabilities.

“No more hiding in the background — we want our consumers out in the front,” says James Alves with Able Inc.

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From “Dark Angel” to “Trigger Warning,” Jessica Alba has never shied away from fierce acting roles that challenge her to up the ante on her workout routine.

In fact, she credits one of her breakout roles with igniting her passion for fitness.

“I attribute my athletic body to the martial arts, gymnastics, dance, and strength training I did while filming ‘Dark Angel.’ That’s made me strong and really set the bar,” she previously told Shape, per PopSugar.

While promoting her role in “Mechanic: Resurrection” on TODAY in 2016, the star told Savannah Guthrie she’s dabbled in “a bunch of different disciplines in martial arts” over the years, including Krav Maga.

In her daily life, Alba’s workouts aren’t quite as intense, but they’re still pretty hardcore. As a result, the star has some practical advice for anyone who’s hoping to jumpstart a healthier lifestyle.

“If you can just do it two or three times a week, a little bit of exercise whether it’s yoga or going for a walk or cycling class or something…go for it,” she previously told E! News.

Ready to learn from Alba’s passionate, yet practical approach to fitness? Here’s everything she’s said about her workout routine.

She knows working out ‘sucks’ but still gets herself to the gym

FOUR in 10 Brits have shunned traditional exercise methods – to get their fitness in weird and wonderful ways.

Of the 2,000 adults polled, one in 10 have taken part in trampoline fitness, where you combine cardio and strength exercises while bouncing up and down.

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While others have played football encased in a giant inflatable bubble or attempted stand up paddle boarding – with a dog.

And 12 per cent would be keen to give a hula-hoop-based fitness class a spin – literally.

It also emerged 51 per cent claim they get ‘bored’ of going to the gym or running and want their workouts to be more fun.

Foxy Bingo commissioned the research to launch its ‘Xtreme Line Dancing Studio’ in Birmingham on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July.

Sara Jolly, from the brand, said: “It’s clear people are looking for unusual ways to exercise beyond the gym – to shake up their routine and stay motivated by keeping things fun.”

Other odd exercises Brits have tried include bungee fitness, which involves being strung up from the ceiling by bungee ropes.

While one in 20 have attempted to use the urban landscape as part of their cardio workout, via a spot of Parkour.

The most common form of working out is cardio like running or cycling (32 per cent) followed by strength training (25 per cent).

And 26 per cent describe their exercise routine as either neutral, or downright unenjoyable.

But 36 per cent said music or some kind of entertainment makes exercise more enjoyable for them.

While 28 per cent get more out of it if they’re able to work out with friends, according to the OnePoll.com figures.

It also emerged 49 per cent only exercise for the health benefits, and not because they actually like doing it.

And two thirds are more likely to stick with a fitness routine if it’s fun and engaging.

The research also found most like to get their exercise out of the way in the morning (45 per cent), with just 19 per cent preferring an evening workout.

And 53 per cent like fitness classes that contain some dance elements.

Sara Jolly said: “The Studio will combine the fun of line dancing with the fitness benefits of a circuits session to help you feel energised for the weekend ahead.

“Our research found lots of people have actually tried a line dancing class already, but they won’t have done one like this.

“So we can’t wait to see how many people sign up and come along to the Xtreme Line Dancing Studio to get their cowboy or cowgirl boogie on – and burn off a few calories to some country and western tunes.”