FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TRIANGLE SOUTH, NC — Special Strong, a leading Adaptive Fitness franchise dedicated to serving individuals with mental, physical, and cognitive challenges, today announced the launch of Special Strong Triangle South under franchise owners Piyush Shah and Jigna Shah.
Piyush spent 30 years as an IT engineering leader before shifting his focus to his true passion for health and human movement. Born and raised in Mumbai, he now offers tailored adaptive fitness programs for clients ranging from age 4 to 90. Jigna is a Registered Behavior Technician who works in an ABA clinic, dedicated to fostering growth and building strong, meaningful human relationships through compassionate, life-changing support.
“I truly believe this community deserves a better quality of life. Through Special Strong, we are able to help these individuals build physical strength, gain confidence, and live a more independent life.”
— Piyush Shah, Franchise Owner, Special Strong Triangle South
Piyush’s path to Special Strong began through Jigna’s work as a Behavior Technician for an autism clinic. Through her career, he gained a deep exposure to the autism spectrum community and came to appreciate the unique challenges these individuals face, as well as the daily struggles with tasks many take for granted — and how significantly those challenges impact caretakers as well.
A Client’s Story That Changed Everything
Piyush’s mission was deeply influenced by a 14-year-old client of Jigna’s. Hearing about the teenager’s daily struggles, and the emotional and physical toll those challenges took on the entire family, profoundly impacted him. But seeing how focused, customized interventions brought about a visible, positive transformation in the child showed him something critical about the mission ahead.
“When you empower an individual, it creates a beautiful, cascading positive effect on the entire household.”
— Piyush Shah, Franchise Owner, Special Strong Triangle South
Special Strong Triangle South brings certified, individualized adaptive fitness training to the greater Triangle South, North Carolina region, with a mission built on the belief that a simple, adaptive fitness routine does more than build physical strength — it builds the independence, confidence, and overall happiness required to uplift an entire family.
About Special Strong
Founded in 2016, Special Strong provides adaptive fitness training for children, adolescents, and adults with mental, physical, and cognitive challenges. Through its rapidly growing franchise model, Special Strong empowers communities to offer inclusive fitness programs that improve health, build confidence, and promote independence. With a foundation built on faith and service, Special Strong continues to expand nationwide, making a lasting impact one life at a time.
