Testimonials

See the results with your own eyes with our featured video testimonials from professionals who have been certified through Strong Education

Susannah

Akiliah

Doug

Tim

Christine

Jennifer

Sonia

Kirstin

Kim

Adam

Excellent

4.8

Logan Mendez

10 hours ago

Overall, great information with clear examples. Provides a deeper insight into how to structure exercises for those with more experience, as well as a framework for others with no background.

Landon Engelman

1 day ago

The course was great! I feel that this course will improve my trainer to client interactions! The course was attentive and easy to follow along.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Landon! We're so glad you found the course engaging and helpful for enhancing your trainer-to-client interactions. Your growth means everything to us, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Keep up the great work! 💪 Strong Education Team

Nicholas Gouveia

3 days ago

This was a great and seamless course to take. I will use it to strengthen my training and continue on my path of helping people from all demographics of life.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Nicholas! We're so glad to hear the course was seamless and impactful for your goals. It's inspiring to see your dedication to helping people from all backgrounds. Wishing you continued success on your journey! Strong Education Team

kayla christian

4 days ago

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! Very helpful:)

Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Kayla! We’re thrilled to hear that you found it helpful. Your positivity means the world to us 😊. Strong Education Team

Claudine Friese

4 days ago

Very pleased with this certification program for Adaptive Personal Training. This has allowed me to expand my personal training knowledge. I highly recommend.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Claudine! We're thrilled to hear that the program has helped you grow in your personal training journey. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Keep up the fantastic work! 💪 Strong Education Team

Omari Mobley

5 days ago

i really appreciate the attention to detail when it comes to this course. each module has essential information that add value to to Adaptive personal training. The videos are very important as well because they give you a hands on demonstration on what exercises, modifications and adjustments that need to be made based off each individual. this is not a cookie cutter training meaning, what works for this individual may not work with another client and this course gave me the understanding that that is OK. really thoughtful and carefully planned course.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Omari, for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear how much you value the course's detailed approach and adaptability. Your appreciation motivates us to keep creating content that truly makes a difference. Wishing you continued success in your personal training journey! 💪 Strong Education Team

Clayton Davis

6 days ago

I really enjoyed the course, very informative and helpful in learning how to train and be a launching pad for those with special needs to move and be as active as possible. Videos were great and made a lot of sense.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Clayton! We're thrilled to hear you found the course informative and the videos helpful. It’s wonderful knowing it supports your work with special needs training. Wishing you great success on your journey! Strong Education Team

Chris Quan

1 week ago

The courses are presented in a way that makes learning and retaining the information very simple. The videos integrated within the courses are also quite helpful!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Chris! We're thrilled to hear that you found the courses easy to learn and retain, and that the videos were helpful to you. Your feedback inspires us to keep enhancing our learning experience. Strong Education Team

Tyler Trausch

1 week ago

Loved the program and cannot wait to begin training and helping others!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Tyler! We’re so excited to hear your enthusiasm. Best of luck with your training journey—your passion to help others is truly inspiring! If you ever need support, we’re here for you. Strong Education Team

Sophia Major

1 week ago

I just finished the Adaptive training course and really enjoyed all that it entailed. I appreciate the detailed course modules and the fact that I was able to work at my own pace and on my schedule. I learned a lot about the modifications to traditional strength exercises that can be used safely in these situations. I was hoping to merge my passion for physical fitness with my love for serving the special needs population and I was very satisfied. I would absolutely recommend this course to anyone looking to serve the special needs population in the fitness arena.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Sophia! We're thrilled to hear that the course met your expectations and aligned with your passion for fitness and serving the special needs community. Wishing you the best as you apply your knowledge to make a difference. Keep inspiring! 💪 Strong Education Team

Rachel Anderson

1 week ago

This course allowed me to incorporate my skills as an OT with my passion for lifting and exercising, and has allowed me to branch out in new ways to help people of all ages gain strength and functional quality in their lives. I loved the examples and information provided in this course, and that it was self-paced. I am also looking forward to taking advantage of the other resources and courses included with the membership/certification.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rachel, for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear how the course has helped you combine your OT expertise with your love for fitness while making a positive impact. It's wonderful that you're enjoying the self-paced format and resources—best of luck exploring the certification benefits further! 💪 Strong Education Team

Cass Thompson

2 weeks ago

Very informative course that covers a wide range of disabilities and the science behind exercise. Great for beginner adaptive personal trainers!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Cass! We're so glad you found the course informative and helpful. It’s wonderful to know it met your needs as a beginner adaptive personal trainer. Wishing you all the best as you continue your journey supporting others! Strong Education Team

Daryl Munoz

2 weeks ago

I highly recommend the Special Strong course certification. It was a very informative program that effectively broke down the essential things you need to know for working in this field. I really liked how the course was structured; it made complex topics easy to understand and apply. I learned specific strategies that I know will directly help me in my career and allow me to better support my clients. I would recommend these courses to anyone looking to get into this line of work because it provides a solid, practical foundation. As a small business, their dedication to quality training really shows!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Daryl, for your thoughtful feedback! We're thrilled to hear the course provided practical strategies and value for your career. It's so rewarding to know our structure and dedication to quality training made a difference for you. Wishing you continued success as you apply these skills to support your clients! Strong Education Team

Daniel Wholley

2 weeks ago

Great content!! I cannot wait to get started training athletes with what I have learned here!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Daniel! We're thrilled to hear you're excited to train athletes with what you've learned. Wishing you all the best as you apply your new skills—you'll make a big impact! 💪 Strong Education Team

Randall Weis

2 weeks ago

It was cool to tie my personal training work with my mental health work. The program was very helpful in reviewing physical and mental health aspects of various disabilities and how to effectively and safely train people wanting to work on their physical fitness. Excited to put the new knowledge into practice!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Randall! We're thrilled to hear how the program helped you connect personal training with mental health work. It's inspiring to see your dedication to understanding and supporting diverse needs. Best of luck applying your new knowledge—we’re confident it’ll make a positive impact! 💪😊 Strong Education Team

Joseph Berchini

2 weeks ago

The specialized programs provide the exact tools needed to understand and safely support individuals diverse cognitive and physical needs

Response from the owner:Thank you, Joseph! We're thrilled to hear that you found our specialized programs effective in supporting diverse needs. Empowering others with the right tools is at the heart of what we do. Your feedback means a lot to us and inspires us to keep improving! Strong Education Team

Mlinda L

4 weeks ago

It has always been a dream to train as a fitness instructor. I started in the late 80's. Then it became a dream to work with the special needs community,. It dawned on me that I could put the two together and accomplish so much more together. Then 40 years later came Special Strong. This is restarting and completing my journey in the field that is just perfect for me. Rewarding and heartfelt. The coarse offers accurate training in detail on what you need to get started in the amazing field while working with very special, and very strong clients. You're given comprehensive knowledge on what to do how to do it, and where to get started if you should choose to open your own franchise. Complete details that will help grow an amazing community. Easy from start to finish, not to mention rewarding.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Mlinda, for sharing your inspiring journey and heartfelt words! We're thrilled to be part of such a meaningful chapter in your life. Knowing the course has empowered you to combine your passions and create impact fills us with pride. Wishing you continued success as you build an incredible community! Strong Education Team

Carlos Bonilla

4 weeks ago

Great course. The videos helped a lot to get me prepared for the journey ahead. Thank you!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Carlos, for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear the course videos were helpful in preparing you for your journey. Wishing you the best as you move forward—keep striving for success! 🚀 Strong Education Team

Jana O'Keefe

1 month ago

Very helpful coarse. I particularly appreciate the manuals and videos. Excited to serve a new demographic and incorporate adaptive training methods. I recommend this program for those who are not familiar with adaptive fitness and are interested in an easy to follow introduction program.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jana! We're thrilled to hear you found the course helpful and enjoyed the manuals and videos. It's wonderful to know you're excited to expand into a new demographic and using adaptive methods. We appreciate your recommendation—it means a lot to us! Keep up the amazing work. 🙌 Strong Education Team

Layla Foley

1 month ago

I really enjoyed the Adaptive Fitness certification course and found the information practical and relevant. I learned a lot about safely modifying exercises for individuals with different abilities, limitations, and needs while still helping them work toward their fitness goals. One of the biggest takeaways from the course was the importance of treating every client as an individual instead of using the same approach for everyone. As a personal trainer and someone pursuing a career in physical therapy, I know I can apply what I learned when working with a wide variety of clients and patients. I would definitely recommend this course to other fitness professionals who want to become more confident and knowledgeable when working with adaptive populations.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Layla, for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear how much value the Adaptive Fitness certification brought to your work as a personal trainer and future physical therapist. Knowing it’s helping you better serve your clients’ individual needs means a lot. Your recommendation truly inspires us! 💪 Strong Education Team

Brent Drouillard

1 month ago

This course has helped me build the confidence it takes to move on to my next career

Response from the owner:Thank you, Brent! We're thrilled to hear the course boosted your confidence for the next step in your career journey. Wishing you continued success! Strong Education Team

Dean Vawter

1 month ago

this course was extremely helpful and well balanced, it doesn’t matter what pace you go at, it is simple and very understandable with showing you almost everything that could go wrong 10/10 would recommend for anyone, a little pricy but worth it in the end

Response from the owner:Thank you, Dean, for your thoughtful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you found the course helpful and worth the investment. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re glad you appreciated the balance and clarity we aim for. Wishing you continued success on your learning journey! Strong Education Team

Carter Scott

1 month ago

As someone who hasn't had any experience coaching people with congenital disabilities, I found this course particularly helpful and reassuring when shadowing adaptive coaches for the first time. Learning the various ways to motivate the athletes most apparently came in handy, as it was somewhat outside of my scope as a standard NASM certified coach. I would absolutely recommend this course to anyone wanting to boost their communication and persuasion towards improving their athlete's experience and ultimately, physical capability.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Carter, for sharing your thoughtful experience! We're thrilled to hear how the course has supported your journey in adaptive coaching and enhanced your skills. Your recommendation means a lot, and we're glad the content proved valuable for motivating and communicating with athletes. We wish you continued success in your coaching efforts! Strong Education Team

Kimmy Colbert

1 month ago

This course was super helpful and will allow me to reach my goals as a certified adaptive personal trainer. What I liked most about this course was the video demonstrations and examples of written documentation of what the trainer observed. As someone who is a visual learner, it was helpful to see and hear examples of what worked for the trainer in the video with the athlete. I feel better equipped with the techniques and de-escalation strategies and am more confident in my own ability as an CAPT.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kimmy! We're thrilled to hear the course helped you feel more confident and better equipped as a CAPT. It’s great that the video demonstrations and examples resonated with your learning style—it’s exactly what we aim for! Best of luck achieving your goals, and thank you for sharing your experience. 😊 Strong Education Team

Raeshelle Sharpnack

1 month ago

As a fitness instructor who identifies as someone with an invisible disability, I was excited to learn more about Special Strong and now I’m on the path to become one of their trainers! This is a game changer for inclusion and a major milestone for those with disabilities who want to be a part of something that doesn’t focus on their challenges.

Response from the owner:Raeshelle, thank you for sharing your inspiring journey! We're thrilled to have you on this path with us and can’t wait to see the incredible impact you’ll make. Your commitment to inclusion strengthens our mission and reflects the heart of what we strive for every day. Welcome aboard this empowering journey! 💪 Strong Education Team

I would recommend Strong Education to anyone looking to add to their credentials and expand their knowledge on training clients with special needs. This course gives specifics that I would not have known otherwise. Having taken this course, I now feel confident in safely training a client with special needs

Pam S.

Personal Trainer in Canada

This course provides an excellent and comprehensive opportunity to learn not only about different conditions that impact the clients I serve (primarily those with intellectual disabilities: Down Syndrome, autism spectrum, Aspergers, dementia) but also cystic fibrosis and stoke. The course is well laid out and easy to follow including text and videos. I had a minor technical problem, but contacted the company and they were very quick to help me solve it! I have already used the included class lesson plans and interventions with some new clients! I look forward to helping serve this underrepresented (especially in group fitness and personal training) community at my JCC as well as other direct support service centers!

Susannah G.

Personal Trainer in Pennsylvania

I took the Special Strong certification to enhance my knowledge as a trainer for my special needs clients. After finishing the courses, I was immediately able to implement what I learned with my clients. It gave me a better understanding of their needs and how to address them using the CBSE model. During COVID-19, I was also able to get a few of my special needs clients to virtually train. One of my clients has lost ten pounds in the past five weeks! I highly recommend this course for any professional who plans on using fitness with the special needs population.

Jenna R.

Personal Trainer in Texas

Great course with fantastic information. I will now have the confidence and background to effectively work with the special needs population. Can’t wait to start implementing in our practice!

Jason S.

Personal Trainer & Gym Owner in Texas

I just completed my “Special Strong(R) Trainer Certification – Level 1” course. Found the content, format and assessment great and to a high standard. It’s definitely not a tick and flick course. It was a missing skillset I was looking to fill and add. Couldn’t find anything else to this caliber considering it has so much great practical validated application. I learned a lot and already applying it to clients with success!

Liam M.

Personal Trainer in Australia

The CBSE model is great to know when working with this specific population. It is backed up by information that has been proven with many clients and results are showing! I can’t wait to integrate this into my practice! Great job folks!

Courtney C.

Personal Trainer in Washington

If you are interested in training clients with special needs this is the course you need. The course is informative and I the staff is very helpful. Highly recommended.

Santo S.

Parent & Personal Trainer in New York

A well-rounded course that has allowed me to add a special needs program to my karate school. I learned a lot and appreciate all of the love and support!

Jesus G.

Karate Instructor & Studio Owner in Texas

As a former Early Childhood Educator, I have been looking for a course that ties together my passion for educating all learners to my career as a Certified Personal Trainer. Special Strong has been a perfect match and is a wonderful compliment to my past teaching experience. That being said, the course material was also extremely informative without being too heavy for those who have minimal experience working with a special strong population. Special Strong is an amazing program and I am so excited to begin this next chapter.

Lisa S.

Educator & Personal Trainer in Massachusetts

I knew after reading the testimonials, reviews, and the program modalities that Special Strong was going to be a perfect addition to my Special Needs Yoga – REALLY GLAD I wasn’t wrong! The presentation of material, course work itself, and connectivity I had to the staff was awesome – unparalleled actually. Great Value – Highly Recommend!

Alex P.

Yoga Instructor in Texas

I have taken many classes in my lifetime, and hold several degrees and certifications. I don’t say this lightly when I say that the Special Strong Certification was one of the most rewarding, insightful, empowering, and challenging courses I’ve ever taken. The skill with which it is designed and implemented is above and beyond some of the “top” programs out there. The great thing about taking this course is that Daniel and his team teach you how to understand and relate to special needs clients with every potential ability you can think of, and also, how to apply evidence-based information to truly serve and support your special needs clients with the efficacy and competence that every client deserves. You will learn so much, and while the material is personable and easy to understand and apply, you will be challenged at a level that will also promote your individual growth as a fitness professional, and gain an extensive understanding and additional skill set that will qualify you to truly make a positive impact on one of the greatest groups of people with whom you will ever encounter!

Ciara C.

Parent & Personal Trainer in Arizona

I learned an entirely different format of training through this certification. Before completing this program, it was very routine for me to change the exercises every session for my main stream clients. I quickly learned that applying my previous style of training would not work for the special needs population. The study material really gives you an insight on how to program and design for individuals with special needs. One of the most memorable and fascinating aspects of this program was learning the neuroscience portion. Taking the time to complete the necessary steps in training this population is 100% beneficial for anyone looking to assist and progress in this field.

Sonia T.

Personal Trainer in Texas

The Special Strong certification course was full of great information where I learned how to incorporate proper communication tools, safety procedures, and furthered my knowledge on the special needs population. You also get to learn about the CBSE model they implement and the science behind the program and why it’s so effective. My favorite aspect of it was learning about how brain integration movements help the special needs population become more independent and live an abundant life! If you have a passion for the special needs community and a desire to further your education within, I highly recommend this course!

Alex L.

Personal Trainer in Texas

Just Completed the Level 1 trainer certification through Special Strong. Loved the course including the various video training examples. I learned more about the various types of challenges and techniques for successful training in this population. The philosophy is consistent with our Christian beliefs. I will use the knowledge I have gained to continue our mission at Jacob’s Ladder Special Needs Fitness.

Tony D.

Parent and Professional in Ohio

Akiliah M.

Personal Trainer & SLPA in Texas

I’ve been in the fitness industry for over 20 years. After taking the Special Strong courses, I was able to start working with special needs clients. I can truly say that I have found my calling working with this population. Had I not taken these courses and had this education, I would not have had this opportunity. Thank you for helping me uncover my calling and passion through your program!

Lee S.

Personal Trainer in Texas

I am not a personal trainer, but I have always had a passion for therapist. I’ve been doing recreational therapy for over twenty years and took the Special Strong courses to combine my passions. I am not tech savvy and have never done an online course, but I found the courses easy to navigate and easy to understand. I was surprised how well I retained the information, considering it was all online. The videos were very helpful! Since taking the courses, I’ve started group classes and work with a few private clients using my Special Strong certifications. I highly recommend this course to anyone who has a passion for fitness and special needs!

Cindy E.

Recreational Therapist in Texas

The Special Strong curriculum has provided me with knowledge to train clients with special needs. Each course is insightful and applicable. I now have the confidence to teach healthy lifestyle choices. This Special Strong coursework is worth the time and investment!

Berkleigh B.

Personal Trainer in Michigan

The Special Needs Certification Program has helped me find creative ways to get my son more active without putting too much pressure on him. We turn exercises into fun ways to “compete” with each other, while he works on his coordination and balance. When he feels like he is good at something, he continues to be motivated. Parker faces challenges in traditional PE environments, and at times he needs opportunities to create his own rules. We incorporate things like “How many times can you Cross-Crawl before you lose your balance.” He’ll make up a bunch of arbitrary rules to feel like he has some control over it, and he unknowingly works his core stability in the process. We’re also getting more time together, and taking more breaks from the television. I am so thankful I invested in the Special Strong courses to help my son!

Adam S.

Parent & Professional in Texas

Coming from both the psychology field as well as the fitness industry I found the Special Strong courses a very helpful enhancement to my previous knowledge in the field. It was especially helpful when coming up with different types of exercises for my group fitness classes with individuals that have autism and other Intellectual/Developmental disabilities. I have started incorporating more cross-body exercises with my special needs clients and was able to provide more types of modifications for them. After taking all of the Special Strong courses, I can say it was well worth it and I highly recommend taking them!

Declan S.

Personal Trainer in New York

As the mom of an adult son with an Intellectual Disability and a Special Educator I found this program to be informative and well done! I learned about putting together a great fitness program for individuals with special needs. I loved all of the video modeling done throughout the program. I am super excited to see where this certification takes me and how I can combine my two passions of fitness and teaching individuals with special needs.

Kathrine M.

Special Educator Teacher & Parent in Texas

Passionate, professional, purpose-driven. These words describe Special Strong and Strong Education. They also perfectly exemplify the values behind the founder, Daniel Stein. I recently took Strong Education’s online course and received the Special Strong Certification-Level 1. The course is set up extremely well, with short videos that complement the course content and tie everything together. If you work with the special needs population, as I do, or are the parent of a young person with special needs, you could truly benefit from checking out Special Strong today.

Christine F.

Therapeutic Professional in Texas

From the start, it was clear to me that Special Strong and its founder are mission-driven. The depth and breadth of the courses are vast but a few of the technical components that I learned were an understanding of the different types of special needs, how to recognize warning signs of behavior escalation and ways to resolve, progression/regression in workouts, the different nutrition needs, and how to design and manage group instruction programs. Also, the video library is incredible! I am excited to use what I learned to change lives in my community. Don’t delay – invest in these courses!

Tim C.

Club Manager in Iowa

I took the Special Strong certifications to increase my knowledge with training those with special needs. The information in the courses provided me with a greater understanding not just from a physiological stand point, but from a behavioural one as well. The articles included we incredibly informative and the video library provided first hand demonstration of the CBSE system. All programs begin with a good system, and the CBSE is clear and provides a strong direction to help special needs clients reach their goals. Thank you Special Strong/Strong Education!

Testimonials

Susannah

Akiliah

Doug

Tim

Christine

Jennifer

Sonia

Kirstin

Kim

Adam

Pam S.

Personal Trainer in Canada

Susannah G.

Personal Trainer in Pennsylvania

Jenna R.

Personal Trainer in Texas

Jason S.

Personal Trainer & Gym Owner in Texas

Liam M.

Personal Trainer in Australia

Courtney C.

Personal Trainer in Washington

Santo S.

Parent & Personal Trainer in New York

Jesus G.

Karate Instructor & Studio Owner in Texas

Lisa S.

Educator & Personal Trainer in Massachusetts

Alex P.

Yoga Instructor in Texas

Ciara C.

Parent & Personal Trainer in Arizona

Sonia T.

Personal Trainer in Texas

Alex L.

Personal Trainer in Texas

Tony D.

Parent and Professional in Ohio

Akiliah M.

Personal Trainer & SLPA in Texas

Lee S.

Personal Trainer in Texas

Cindy E.

Recreational Therapist in Texas

Berkleigh B.

Personal Trainer in Michigan

Adam S.

Parent & Professional in Texas

Declan S.

Personal Trainer in New York

Kathrine M.

Special Educator Teacher & Parent in Texas

Christine F.

Therapeutic Professional in Texas

Tim C.

Club Manager in Iowa

Doug S.

Personal Trainer in Canada

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