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A Vision For Fitness

Fitness Spotlight: Coach Marcus Leggett

Marcus has a son who is a Special Olympics Virginia athlete and that is how we first got involved in the organization. He has been with area 2 for 15 years as the local coordinator in Virginia Beach and been a coach for multiple sports year-round. At the first event he attended years ago, he was called coach and knew he was locked in. Marcus said, “There are so many families with children and adults with special needs that didn’t know they could do these things because they didn’t know the opportunities were there.”
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A Vision For Fitness

Inclusion through Fitness

In the world we are surrounded by people. And people can choose to include. Inclusion means giving people the opportunity to take their time and giving them space. An inclusive world is what I want. For as long as I can remember, I was set aside from the others in my life due to being “the autistic” or weird one.
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A Vision For Fitness

I Haven't Stopped Running

For the past two years, I've been running everyday.
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Eating away from home
A Vision For Fitness

Eating away from home

Most healthy habits are broken by improper food selection when eating away from home. There are three main nutrients the body needs to receive the proper fuel to function daily: carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
Meal Planning for One
A Vision For Fitness

Meal Planning for One

The most effective way to track what you are eating is to prep all your meals. This method allows you to accurately measure exactly what you are putting into your body, and saves you the added stress of having to cook small meals through out the week.
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