Adaptive Fitness

SUMMER (APRIL-AUGUST) 2025
ADAPTIVE CLASSES

YOGA
MONDAYS 6:00-7:00 PM
4/21 - 8/25
17 CLASSES
$16 PER CLASS
$272
(SKIP 5/26 & 7/28)

FITNESS
WEDNESDAYS 6:00-7:00 PM
4/23-8/27
18 CLASSES
$16 PER CLASS
$288
(SKIP 7/30)

POP DANCE
SUNDAYS 10:00-11:00 AM
4/27-8/24
15 CLASSES
$16 PER CLASS
$240
(SKIP 5/25, 6/8, 7/27)

PLEASE CONTACT THE STUDIO TO REGISTER!

CASH, CHECK, VENMO (@SHANNONSFITNESSDANCE) AND PAYPAL USING THE LINK BELOW ARE ALL ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT.

Adaptive classes are inclusive classes designed for
our non-typical population.

All are welcome to attend, regardless of ability.

*PLEASE CONTACT THE STUDIO TO REGISTER*

The Philosophy

Background

Our fitness program provides sessions in a safe, friendly environment with experienced, certified trainers. The training we provide focuses on biomechanically sound movements that may be modified as needed to best suit the needs of the individual.
Our goal is to focus of the physical, mental, emotional and social aspects of the individual as a whole and to help them reach their own individual maximum potential.

Shannon’s Fitness & Dance designed an adaptive fitness program aimed at providing fitness training to non-typical individuals. No other program in New York State caters to the unique resistance training needs of non-typical individuals. The training is specific to the needs and capabilities of each individual client. Most of the training involves functional movements and resistance training through the use of body weight and resistance bands. Some programs involve aerobic activities.

Goal

Benefits

To have each individual learn the importance of exercise, to allow them to grow physically, mentally, emotionally and socially as well as promote a healthy lifestyle. Our program aims to increase self-efficacy, self-care and self-confidence, while focusing on physical and social well-being.

In addition to the social benefits, participants can expect to experience the following changes:

Decrease in body fat
Decrease in blood pressure
Decrease in body weight
Increase in pulse oxygen levels
Increase metabolism
Increase in muscle tone
Increase in strength
Increase in joint range of motion
Increase in core stability

Trainers

Shannon L. Hockwater, MS
Owner, Shannon's Fitness & Dance

Shannon L. Hockwater, MS is the Owner of Shannon’s Fitness & Dance. Shannon is a certified Group Ex/ Spin Instructor, Personal Trainer and Dance Teacher. She is certified through Mad Dogg Athletics (2008) and ISCA (2009). Shannon is a Master Trainer with the International Sports Conditioning Association (ISCA) and certifies other instructors and trainers internationally. She is a Professor in the Biology Department at Medaille College, an Instructor in the Health, Nutrition & Dietetics Department at Buffalo State. Shannon also teaches in the Health Promotions Department at Daemen College.
In 2014, Shannon opened Shannon’s Fitness & Dance and started providing the off-ice conditioning and performance training for local sports teams. In 2015, Shannon developed and codified the Adaptive Fitness Program for individuals of all abilities. Most recently, Shannon has engaged in research involving heart rate variability, flexibility and relaxation.
Shannon attended Mercyhurst College and has a bachelor’s Degree in Biology and a Master’s Degree in Immunology from Roswell Park Cancer Institute. She has been teaching group ex/ spinning since 2001 and dance since 1999.

Bret Hein, EMT

Bret is an Erie County Sheriff’s Deputy, a Fire Fighter in the town of Snyder, NY and a NYS certified EMT. Bret holds an Associate’s degree from ECC in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Buffalo State. Bret is certified in CPR/ AED, first aid and personal training. Bret has an extensive background in hockey and lacrosse as well as performance and adaptive training.

Andrew Spiess, BS

Andrew majored in business management and minored in exercise science at Buffalo State College. Andrew is certified in CPR/ AED, first aid and personal training. Andrew has completed internships in performance training, adaptive fitness and strength and conditioning. Currently, Andrew is working on his strength and conditioning certification from the NSCA.

Youth Client Testimonial

Pricing

Shannon has been my daughter’s personal workout instructor for more than a year. She has greatly improved Sarah’s stamina and fitness, in addition to helping her with anxiety management. She makes training fun by changing up the routines frequently. I never have to nag Sarah to attend her class (held 3 times per week) as she enjoys her time with Shannon. I can tell that Shannon really cares!

- Susan Fenster