STRONG MOTHER RUCKER

Saturday, Sept 19, 2026  

Location:  Palisades Trail, NY/NJ  

Event Host: Coach Carter

347-709-7787

Event Fee: $75

Are you ready to ruck and roll? This is not your average outdoor event, this is a rucking experience built to test you from the inside out. Strength. Endurance. Grit.

Set on a trail just outside of New York City, this immersive challenge will push you to your core, literally. Each participant will carry a rucksack scaled to their bodyweight, turning every step into a true test of strength and resilience.

This is where fitness meets purpose. Where discomfort becomes growth. Where individuals become a community moving as one.

What to expect:
A challenging, and fun scenic trail experience
Rucking protocols designed to test strength and endurance
A supportive, high-energy environment for all levels
A shared pursuit of pushing beyond your limits

Whether you’re brand new to rucking or it’s already part of your lifestyle. It will be demanding, powerful and unforgettable. 

Must be 21 to participate. 

Saturday, October 3 - 4, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: Strong Evolution Gym

882 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Event Host: Coach Carter

347-709-7787

Event Fee: $500 (Can be paid in two installments)

ONLY 7 SPOTS LEFT! 

If you're serious about becoming a better coach, a stronger athlete, or a more knowledgeable lifter, the Strength Mastery Workshop is for you.

Produced and hosted by Strong Evolution Gym in collaboration with Platinum Podium, this immersive two-day experience will be led by internationally recognized strength coach, educator, and EliteFTS Head Coach Tom Sheppard. 

Through expert instruction, hands-on coaching, and practical application, you'll gain the knowledge, techniques, and confidence to elevate your coaching, training, and performance.

This will NOT be your typical training workshop. It is a hands-on learning experience that teaches the WHY behind effective strength training, not just the mechanics of performing an exercise. Throughout the weekend, Tom will coach participants through every movement, breaking down the principles behind efficient technique, force production, and movement quality to help build stronger, more resilient, and higher-performing athletes. 

Whether you coach others or simply want to improve your own performance, you'll leave with practical tools, coaching strategies, and technical knowledge you can apply immediately.

What You'll Learn:

• Breathing and bracing for maximum stability
• Foot mechanics and force production
• Squat mechanics
• Deadlift mechanics
• Bench press technique
• Overhead press development
• Pendlay rows and pulling mechanics
• Explosive pulling variations
• Loaded carries and practical strength application
• Coaching cues that immediately improve performance
• Live coaching and Q&A sessions throughout the weekend

Who Should Attend?

• Personal Trainers
• Strength & Conditioning Coaches
• Powerlifters
• Strongman & Strongwoman Athletes
• CrossFit Athletes
• Fitness Professionals
• Coaches seeking to refine their coaching skills
• Lifters looking to improve technique and performance
• Anyone passionate about building real-world strength

Why Attend?

This will be an experience that goes far beyond books, videos, or traditional seminars. You'll leave with practical coaching methods, proven training principles, and immediately applicable techniques that will elevate your coaching, refine your technique, and improve athletic performance.

This will be a one-of-a-kind educational series in Brooklyn for coaches, athletes, and strength enthusiasts who are committed to mastering their craft and taking their training to the next level.

Saturday, November TBD, 2026

Location: TBD

Event Host: Platinum Podium Events

Event Fee: $TBD

Discover what healthy living can taste like and feel like.

The Platinum Podium Health & Wellness Activation is an immersive experience designed for anyone interested in exploring healthier ways to eat, live, recover, and feel their best. Connect with health and wellness professionals, discover emerging food brands, experience new flavors, and explore practices that support your overall well-being. 

What to expect:

• Healthy Food Tastings featuring delicious, nutritious recipes created by health coaches and culinary enthusiast
• Health & Wellness Entrepreneurs showcasing new health products and emerging brands
• Sound Healing & Recovery Experiences designed to encourage relaxation and restoration
• Health & Wellness Education with practical ideas you can incorporate into everyday life
• And More as we continue to curate a dynamic lineup of experiences, experts, and brands

Come curious. Taste something new. Learn something useful. Leave inspired.

We are currently curating this experience and will be announcing additional participants, activities, and event details soon.