Explore Wellness

Overview: The Special Olympics Explore Wellness program introduces athletes and their families to local fitness, health, and wellness partners and resources in our community. We encourage athletes and their families to get and stay healthy by utilizing these resources and activities. Activities will include yoga, outdoor exercising, fitness classes, Zumba dance classes, cooking classes and more! Explore wellness activities are currently offered in the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho areas of New Mexico.

To get your Passport to Wellness and learn more, please contact Ben Vigil at benvigil@sonm.org or Victoria Martinez at victoria@sonm.org.

October 2023 Activities: 

  • Zumba at Mesa Verde Community Center in Albuquerque every Thursday, 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
  • Zumba at Holiday Park Community Center in Albuquerque every Saturday, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Wonder Warriors at Ultimate Ninja Gym for kids with Autism (age 7+) on October 14 from 1 PM to 2 PM
  • Zumba in the Park at A Park Above on October 14 at 6 PM

View our Events Calendar for details

Thank you to each of our Explore Wellness partners! Visit their websites to check out their health and fitness offerings: A Park Above in Rio Rancho, The MAC in Rio Rancho, 8 Gradys in Albuquerque, Fit Body Bootcamp in Rio Rancho, Ultimate Ninja Gym, Three Sisters Kitchen, The Kitchen Kids Inc., Advocacy Partners

Explore Wellness Survey:

The Special Olympics Explore Wellness program seeks to serve the community through health and wellness activities, resources and opportunities.

To better understand the needs of our community, please complete a short survey about your personal experience with health and wellness. Please fill out the survey to the best of your ability and share the survey link with friends and family if possible.

Explore Wellness Survey