YOUR STRONGER LIFE STARTS HERE
Personalized adaptive fitness training for individuals with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and 40+ other conditions
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Adaptive Fitness For Every Stage of Life
Special Strong serves ages 4 to 90 across the full spectrum of adaptive needs, including 40+ conditions. Find the path built for your family.
Ages 4 to 22
Children and Young Adults
For families navigating autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and sensory processing challenges. We build real strength, focus, and confidence one session at a time.
Children and Young Adults
Ages 18 to 55
Adults With Adaptive Needs
For adults and caregivers seeking community, structure, and independence. Whether aging out of school programs or facing a new diagnosis, there is a place here for you.
Adults With Adaptive Needs
Ages 60 to 90
Active Aging Adults
For seniors working to stay strong, balanced, and independent. We help people build the strength and confidence to stay active and out of the nursing home pipeline.
Active Aging Adults
30+
Locations nationwide
15+
States and growing
2,000+
Certified trainers nationwide
10,000+
Adaptive athletes & families impacted
Special Strong Did Not Begin As A Business. It Began As A Calling.
By 21, founder Daniel Stein had been diagnosed with a learning disability, a mood disorder, and an autoimmune disease. Fitness changed his life. That experience became the foundation for everything that followed.
In 2011, a mentor delivered a prophetic vision of Daniel working with children and adults with adaptive needs, a community he had not yet served. Within six months, his wife Trinity left her full-time job to help build what would become Special Strong.
Every Person Deserves a Chance to Grow Stronger
At Special Strong, we believe every person deserves a chance to grow stronger in body, mind, and spirit. Watch what that looks like for the families we serve.
Trainings For Every Ability, Every Age
Whether you're here for yourself or someone you love, you've found the right place.
Adaptive Personal Training
Special Strong offers private training for people with physical, mental, and cognitive challenges. Using our CBSE model, we create personalized plans that improve strength, balance, and brain integration for lasting results. Sessions are 30 or 50 minutes, available at home, virtually, or at a partner location near you.
Adaptive Group Classes
Affordable 45-minute group classes led by certified trainers help participants make friends, build social skills, and improve fitness. Designed for children, teens, and adults of all levels.
In-Home & Virtual Training
Special Strong comes to you. Whether your person trains best at home or virtually, our certified adaptive trainers bring the full CBSE experience to them. No commute, no unfamiliar environment, no added stress. Built around their needs, their pace, and their goals.
From First Step To A Stronger Life Here’s How We Work
We handle everything. You show up for the free session and let our certified adaptive trainers take it from there.
Request A Free Session
Fill out the Stronger YOU Form so we can understand your goals and needs.
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Our Team
A Certified Adaptive Fitness Trainer (CAPT) reaches out shortly to discuss your goals.
Get Clarity & Confidence
Ask questions and get a clear picture of how our approach is tailored for you.
Start When You're Ready
Schedule your first session at a time that feels right, zero pressure, zero commitment.
Their Story Started Here
Since starting Special Strong, my son Robert has fewer meltdowns and more endurance for physical activity. He can now finish his entire PE class at school and his teachers have told us how much improvement they have seen in his behavior. She is working with me on helping Robert develop better eating habits and since that started, he is more willing to eat greens and drink water. I am so grateful for Special Strong and everything they have done for my family
Jennifer H. (Robert)
I love Special Strong! After working with Daniel for six months, my son got accepted into the 2018 national Special Olympics games! Jarred was able to gain the strength and confidence he needed and also improved his balance and stamina. This also helped him decide to join the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Daniel is wonderful with kids and adults of all abilities. He is patient, and he knows how to adjust and adapt his workouts to the ability of the student.
Colleen D. (Jarred)
Over the past two years, my son got diagnosed with several medical conditions. He lost so much physically, spiritually, and emotionally. As he began to heal, I knew he needed more. When I found a personal trainer and a nutritionist through Special Strong, they were able to use their passion and skills to bring life back into my son. Thank you, Special Strong for giving me my son back.
Karen W. (Josh)
