Sk8Strong's professionals are available for individual assessments and one-on-one or group off-ice training sessions to personalize your training experiences and give your off-ice training program a supervised edge.

Lauren Downes, MSPT, owner of Sk8Strong Inc.,  currently works with skaters at Champions Skating Center in Cromwell, CT.  Private sessions may include use of the Off-Ice Edge Trainer, a revolutionary new tool that has become a useful addition to Lauren's off-ice training program.  Also included in private or group sessions are plyometric, functional strength training, core, and flexibility exercises that are figure-skating specific.  Incorporate the use of balance boards, medicine and physioballs, sport cords, foam rolls, hurdles, and more to make training a beneficial but fun experience. Lauren also conducts  individualized assessments to develop a personalized exercise program and determine a skaters' strengths, weaknesses, and alignment issues.  Lauren will travel for a group of skaters or club who is interested in individualized assessments.  Please visit our video analysis page for more information about how you can receive a a personalized exercise program by sending Lauren a video of your skating and other functional tests.  For more information about Sk8Strong training, contact Lauren at (413)262-7053 or at lauren@sk8strong.com

For information about Lauren's interactive seminars and workshops, CLICK HERE

Stephen Conca, NASM-PES, helped with the direction of Sk8Strong DVDs, and is the director of strength and conditioning at ATTAIN Sports Performance in East Longmeadow, MA.  ATTAIN provides programs for athletes of all levels in personal or group settings.  For more information about ATTAIN's programs, contact Steve at (413) 526-9945