Special Strong

11/25/2025

Happy 18th to my son Mikey.

Shout out to Village of River Forest Police Department Officer Lisette Barcenas for stopping by with a chocolate cake! Thank you for your service and your humanity. We need more heroes like you!

Mikey looks like he’s guilty of something……

11/24/2025

Courage changes everything. 🌟
When you take that first step toward strength, we’ll be right beside you, cheering you on.
📞 708-775-3641 | 🌐 specialstrongwesternchicagoland.com

11/24/2025

Heads up wrestling fans!! 🤼

Professional wrestler and friend of our program C**t Cabana has offered FREE tickets to AEW All Worlds End in December 27th in Hoffan Estates

https://www.allelitewrestling.com/aew-event/aew-worlds-end

Tickets are normally $37 but thanks to C**t Cabana they are FREE to the Special Strong community. If you are interested in FREE tickets, please message me and I will get them to you

DECEMBER 27, 2025AEW: Worlds End 2025

11/23/2025

Elmhurst! We’ve Got a Few Spots Open for Our 7:00 PM Monday Adaptive Fitness Class!

Good news, Elmhurst friends! Our 7:00 PM Monday class at Jordan’s Athletic Center just opened a few spots. This is a great chance for individuals with diverse abilities to build strength, confidence, and community in a supportive environment.

If you or someone you know could benefit from an inclusive fitness experience, message me to grab a spot before it fills! Or stop in and watch!

Please click the link to complete this form.

11/23/2025

Had a small victory yesterday, hope it turns into something bigger.

That’s my son Mikey in the orange sweatshirt participating in one of our group classes. He hung in there for a good 10 minutes following coach Jasmine’s instructions. Then we went bowling!

I’m so proud of this kid. 

11/22/2025

A space to feel safe. A team that truly cares. A place to grow stronger. 💙
That’s what we stand for at Special Strong Western Chicagoland.
📞 708-775-3641 | 🌐 specialstrongwesternchicagoland.com

11/21/2025

Adaptive fitness isn’t just for one age or ability — it’s for everyone. 🌟
Discover your strength in a program made just for you.
📞 708-775-3641 | 🌐 specialstrongwesternchicagoland.com

11/20/2025

DID YOU KNOW? 💡
Because every person with autism is unique, adaptive fitness must be, too.
That’s why every plan we design is built just for you.
📞 708-775-3641 | 🌐 specialstrongwesternchicagoland.com

11/19/2025

Inclusive Fitness for Kids & Adults with Special Needs, serving Chicago northwest neighborhoods 💪🏋

Hello Belmont Craigin, Norridge, Harwood Heights, Dunning, and all of the parks - Portage Park, Edison Park, Jefferson Park, Irving and Old Irving Park 👋

I’m Mike Bevan, owner of Special Strong — an inclusive fitness and strength coaching service for children and adults with disabilities. We've partnered with Sport Express Portage Park to bring our services closer to you! (I know the countless hours spent traveling to therapy sessions....I've been there as I have an 18 yr old son with autism and an intellectual disability).

We offer:

Adaptive strength, balance & coordination training

Fun, safe, supportive environment for all abilities

Parent-friendly schedules and close to your home!

Private and group sessions

Free trials! ✊✊

We’d love to welcome you and your loved one for a no-pressure intro. Let’s help build confidence, movement and community together.

Feel free to message me here or call/text 708-775-3641 for more info.

Warmly,
Mike Bevan, Owner
Special Strong – Serving Portage Park, Jefferson Park, Old Irving Park & surrounding NW suburbs
www.specialstrongwesternchicagoland.com
chicago@specialstrong.com

11/19/2025

Limitations don’t define you — your determination does. 💪
Discover how far you can go with the right support by your side.
📞 708-775-3641 | 🌐 specialstrongwesternchicagoland.com

11/18/2025

Hey Chicago?
What do you say?
We have a new gym partnership today!

Please welcome Sport Express Portage Park to our list of gym partnerships across Chicagoland, helping our Adaptive Fitness coaches deliver personal and group training for individuals with physical, cognitive, and mental challenges.

We appreciate Sport Express Portage Park for your partnership and setting an example for how we can support our special needs population.

11/18/2025

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11/08/2025

🧠💪 Support for the Whole Person
We focus on more than just muscles—your emotional, mental, and social well-being matter just as much. Because true strength starts from within.
🔗 specialstrong.com

11/07/2025

This video captures exactly why we do what we do at Special Strong.

We believe that every person deserves the opportunity to grow stronger in body, mind, and spirit, regardless of their ability.

What you’ll see is more than fitness.

It’s courage, joy, and human connection in motion.

I’m grateful for every athlete, parent, and coach who reminds us that strength looks different for everyone, but it always starts from the heart.

Watch the video and see the impact for yourself.

11/07/2025

You deserve a space where your courage is celebrated and your comfort always comes first. 🌟 Let’s make fitness feel like home.
💻 specialstrong.com

11/06/2025

💪 Strength with Support
At Special Strong, we believe strength grows best when you feel safe, supported, and valued. We’re here to help you grow stronger—inside and out. 💙
🌐 specialstrong.com

11/06/2025

TOMORROW! 🔥 The wait is almost over.

The Special Strong Games Video Premiere goes live in 24 hours!

Who are you watching with? Tag a friend who needs to see this! 👇

We'll be in the chat watching with you. See you Tomorrow at 10:00 AM CST

11/05/2025

We're getting closer! This Friday, we get to relive the best moments from the Special Strong Games.

This premiere is more than just a video—it's a celebration of every athlete who came to gain confidence, experience joy, and showcase their incredible strength.

Get ready to be inspired. See you Friday!

November 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST
https://www.youtube.com/

11/05/2025

Train the trainers who care 🌟
Our Certify Strong courses equip professionals to support people with adaptive needs — and make a real difference in their communities.
Get certified at 💻 specialstrong.com

11/05/2025

Exercise is for EVERY body. 💪

But finding the right program for individuals with special needs can feel overwhelming. That's why Special Strong exists.

Meet our founder, Daniel Stein, and learn about our mission: providing patient, compassionate, and specialized adaptive fitness for children and adults with autism, Down syndrome, and other challenges.

We're not just building physical strength—we're building confidence and self-esteem.

Everyone deserves to feel strong and capable.

Visit specialstrong.com to learn more about our programs and find a location near you!

11/04/2025

When fitness adapts to you, every step forward becomes possible 💙
We design workouts that build your confidence, one movement at a time.
Start today 👉 specialstrong.com

11/04/2025

Autism is so pure ❤️
🎥: kiersten.taufa