\u201cIt has widened possibilities of being able to work out,\u201d said Huff, who has participated in the Workout Buddy Program since his freshman year. \u201cBecause of safety reasons, I have to have someone in the pool at all times.\u201d<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Jacob Huff, left, and Cameron Moon train together as part of Adapted Recreation’s Workout Buddy Program. (Photo by Erin Pence)<\/p><\/div>\n
Huff is independent while working with his upper body but needs a trainer by his side when using his legs. His trainer, Cameron Moon, a junior majoring in biological sciences, assists Huff by walking with him across the swimming pool in the Student Union<\/a>. They work out for an hour and a half almost every week.<\/p>\n The Workout Buddy Program<\/a> allows students to set their own training schedule. Three student trainers and 12 students participated in the program since the spring semester.<\/p>\n Moon has also been challenged while training Huff, saying the program has given him a better insight into understanding Huff\u2019s disability.<\/p>\n \u201cIt has taught me that not everyone has it as easy as everyone else,\u201d he said. \u201cI understand that more. You need to be caring and understanding.\u201d<\/p>\n Huff encourages students to participate in the Workout Buddy Program to improve their healthy and to socialize with other students, especially those with disabilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Through the Workout Buddy program, students with disabilities are introduced to and participate in sport and exercise with the assistance of a trainer. Continue reading