London's Exceptional Warriors is an innovative scheme that offers individuals with additional needs and mental health conditions the opportunity to benefit from a structured and individualized exercise programme in a safe and quiet environment on a one-to-one basis. The tailor-made exercise programmes, emphasising the benefits of exercise, are supposed to guide children and teenagers with additional needs towards taking part in sports in which they can succeed and have fun without being exposed to the risk of becoming excluded or suffering from sensory overloads. 

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​Most parents know of the health benefits of exercise. It promotes healthy weight, improves cardiovascular function and reduces stress. However, the mental health and behavioral benefits of exercise are equally important but less familiar.

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Exercise increases the release of several brain chemicals like endorphins and dopamine, which affect our brain’s functioning. Exercise can help the entire body, including the brain, function at its best. Several studies have looked at the effects of exercise in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. They show clear evidence that exercise improves attention, concentration, organizational skills and emotional regulation.

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(Evidence-based research done by Dr. Chuck Hillman (shown to the right), Dr. John Medina, Dr. John Ratey, and multiple others throughout the field have proven that physical activity before learning and assessment promotes various beneficial factors for the brain, a person's cognition, retention, attention, concentration, problem solving, and much more)

 

Kevin has been running bespoke exercise sessions in central London since 2019 and works closely with other professionals across London, including the Dr. Giaroli Centre on Harley Street, Occupational Therapists from Maximium Potential, ABC-OT and Abingdon House School/College. Children and teenagers who attend weekly exercise sessions have additional needs and health conditions, such as: 

 

• Autism 

• Asperger's Syndrome 

• ADHD 

• Down's Syndrome 

• Sensory Processing Disorders 

• Developmental Delay 

• Social Skills Difficulties 

• Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia 

• Learning Difficulties 

• Anxiety, Depression & Self-harm

• Lack of Confidence & Self-esteem 

• Limited Communication 

• Fine & Gross Motor Skills Delay  

• Obesity

 

The exercise programmes are designed to meet your daughter's or son's individual needs and include: 

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• Mentoring 

• Kick Boxing 

• Strengthening Exercises

• Resistance Training

• Balance, Flexibility & Coordination

• Core Stability & Motor Planning

• Reaction Drills & Agility Training

• Plyometric Training

• Functional Movements  

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Exercise boosts self-esteem, improves concentration and leads to better psychological health. The results are better social skills, resilience and emotional health. Typical benefits of Kevin's sessions include:

 

• Improved concentration & focus

• Improved emotional regulation 

• Energy release/ increased stamina

• Improved balance & coordination 

• Better emotional & mental health 

• Improved self-perception/ social skills

• Boost in self-esteem/self-confidence 

• Stress relief/ better sleep

• Better quality of life/ resilience 

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