Meet 22-year-old Utah woman with Down syndrome who became a certified fitness instructor

Aubry Allbridge, a 22-year-old woman from Utah with Down syndrome, has become a certified fitness instructor for the fitness programme UpBeat Barre. She recently took another step in her journey by leading her first class at a local gym, with 60 people attending the session.Allbridge had been attending several fitness classes before becoming an instructor, Good news network reported. These included UpBeat Pilates, Zumba, SilverSneakers and HIGH Fitness. However, UpBeat Barre became her favourite. The programme combines strength training, Pilates, cardio and yoga.Jane Johnson, an UpBeat Barre instructor and co-owner of VASA Fitness in Kaysville, had noticed Allbridge's ability to remember the routines and choreography during classes. Johnson said she had been watching her progress for several years.“She has an incredible brain. Aubry can learn choreography so fast, and she retains it. She also knows all the lyrics to the songs, so she can sing along with the best of them,” Johnson told KSL.After completing her instructor certification, Allbridge was able to combine two things she enjoys- fitness and spending time with people. Her first class as an instructor gave her the opportunity...