Inclusive Fitness-A Scientific Exploration of Wellness for Both Ables and Enables

The GoBhangra Workout is a culturally adaptive exercise program that combines traditional Punjabi Bhangra and Bollywood dance with tailored adaptive movements, thereby enhancing health outcomes for individuals with diverse abilities. This study examines initiatives pertaining to inclusive fitness, focusing on their physical and psychological health advantages, impediments to participation, and the influence of cultural components such as the GoBhangra Workout. The study employs a mixed-methods methodology, integrating a systematic literature review with an in-depth qualitative case study analysis to examine the effects, barriers, and facilitators associated with inclusive fitness programs. The systematic review elucidated trends and quantified health outcomes pertinent to inclusive exercise programs published from 2015 to 2023. Thematic analysis was performed on the qualitative data to identify key themes related to the physical and mental health impacts, as well as social and cultural benefits, of inclusive fitness. The qualitative analysis focused on the case study, derived from 15 semi-structured interviews. The quantitative analysis highlighted substantial advancements in both physical and mentally health outcomes that are associated with inclusion fitness programs, highlighting significant improvements in both health outcomes. The results of this study provide evidence-based recommendations for the expansion of these initiatives.