Special Strong, by husband – wife duo, is the only fitness center in the country specifically meant for people with mental, physical, and cognitive challenges. They specialize in adaptive and inclusive fitness training. Through their fitness brand the duo aims to make a lot of difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and adults all around the globe.
About the Founders
In 2016, Daniel and Trinity launched Special Strong. Daniel has had a learning disability since he was 4. Vibrant and energetic as a child, Daniel struggled to make friends and was bullied for he was a special child. His parents got Daniel involved in sports and exercising at the gym which completely changed his life.
Daniel worked as a professional banker after graduation but soon realized he didn’t feel fulfilled in a 9 to 5 job. He took a plunge and got into a career in the fitness industry. He has certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT), and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
If You Are Looking To Take Franchise Opportunity Of The Special Gym,
You do not require any experience, personal or professional, to get the Special Strong franchise. Anyone who has the passion for fitness and individuals with disabilities the franchise has been designed for them. The Special Strong Gym has a Special Strong University program where the franchisees receive over 100 hours of training.
The program training consists of in-person training and on-the-job training by the end of which one becomes a nationally accredited personal trainer (NCCA) and an adaptive fitness trainer.