STAR Strong- Strength and Conditioning
What is STAR Strong- 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 STAR Strong-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.
Eligibility and Criteria:
- 16+, co-ed
- Designed for individuals of all abilities
- Participants must be able to follow directions from the lead facilitator.
- If participants need assistance with following directions, a support staff must attend and assist the individual at the program.
- If you need assistance finding support, please contact STAR. We may have 1:1 mentors available.
- Participants will be held to the STAR Center Code of Conduct
Come and try STAR Strong-Strength and Conditioning. We offer a one day free trial. Care partners are welcome to participate in sessions for no additional cost and all equipment is included. Visit our online calendar for current session information.
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
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