Throughout history, there has always been a need to train young men and women and guide their progress toward becoming warriors. In ancient Rome, this training was conducted at gladiator training academies known as Lodi. The most prestigious and largest of these academies was Ludus Magnus, or “Great School of the Gladiators,” where gladiators were instructed and trained to perform for spectators in arenas throughout the empire. It is in the spirit of this tradition that Troy Strength is dedicated to preparing today’s gladiators of the field and court for their battles in the modern arena.

Ludus Magnus will increase the athletic potential of all who complete the 8 week course. In order to visibly demonstrate positive results, all students will be rigorously tested before and after the 8 week training session. These tests will include: height; weight; body fat %; chest, waist, & thigh circumference; vertical jump; broad jump; 20 yard shuttle; 20 yard dash; flexibility; core strength; upper body strength; lower body strength; and endurance.

Ludus Magnus Strength Academy training is conducted on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Each session will last approximately 1-1 ½ hours, and will comprise total strength and conditioning exercises. The strength-building portion of each session will be held at Troy Strength, while the conditioning aspects will take place outdoors at area parks or the reservoir (weather permitting). As such, it will be necessary for each student to bring both gym shoes as well as cleats to each training session. Apparel should consist of shorts and t-shirts, and possibly long sleeves for outdoor activities.

As our instructors often remark, being a complete athlete is much more than who is simply the strongest or fastest. A complete athlete combines strength, speed, agility, endurance, and an excellent work ethic to improve. Our instructors are uniquely qualified to lead this program, as both incorporate and have themselves benefited from many of the same exercises and drills throughout their careers playing NCAA Football. Ludus Magnus Strength Academy is unlike any other training program you have ever seen. Give our experienced instructors the opportunity to help your child fulfill his or her athletic potential and see for yourself how Ludus Magnus can make all the difference in the modern arena.