What is Adaptive and Para Strength and Conditioning?

Whether you are looking to stay in shape for your upcoming sports season, or just looking for a way to stay active- this program is for you. STAR will provide you with guidance and structured plan for your specific goals and needs and provide assistance when needed. Strength and conditioning sessions run throughout the year to ensure fitness and activity all season.

Who can participate in adaptive and para strength and conditioning?

Anyone, youth and adult, who has a mobility or cognitive challenge that makes participation in traditional programming difficult. This program is co-ed.

• Spina bifida
• Spinal cord injury
• Cerebral palsy
• Congenital limb issues
• Amputations
• Leg length discrepancy
• Short stature
• Muscular dystrophy
• Parkinson’s disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Motor dyspraxia
• Limited range of motion
• Balance issues
• Post stroke
• Blind and visual impairment
• Down syndrome
• Autism spectrum
• Learning disabilities
• Cognitive impairments
• Low muscle tone
• Other congenital syndromes

Individuals may ambulate independently, or use assistive devices, or wheelchairs.

If you need 1 on 1 assistance please contact the STAR Association.

What to expect at Strength and Conditioning?

Participants will begin with warm ups and stretches. The program is split up into four different main stations which include core, dumbbell exercise, machine exercises, and cardio! Small groups will rotate through each station to ensure that participants are working on all areas of the body for a well rounded workout.

You can expect to enhance:

• Aerobic Exercise
• Resistance Band Training
• Light Dumbbell Exercises
• Balance Training
• Flexibility Training
• Core Strengthening
• Muscle Strengthening
• Connection and Social Time