ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Participants gather at the Open Hearts Art Center in Asheville for Bloom Fitness, an exercise program structured for people with developmental disabilities.
It’s a program founded by John Watson, whose daughter is developmentally challenged.
“We found that when they get out of high school, there’s nothing for them (disabled community),” said Watson. “So, me and my wife said, ‘hey let’s start a fitness program,’ and that’s all we had planned.”
Now a popular program in multiple states, Bloom Fitness is something participants look forward to as a way to connect with friends and have fun…