Personal Training

Cara Lukas, DPT

Credentials:

Board Certified Physical Therapist with a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from the University of Florida

Background:

• Owner of Mountain Movement Rehab and Training
• Co-Founder of Billings Women Climbing

Coaching Style: Creating simple and individualized strength training programs to allow your weight room training to translate to your sport of choice. There is a way for everyone to engage in strength training regardless of equipment, confidence, or experience level. I enjoy helping my clients find what makes them feel comfortable, confident, and – of course – strong.

Offerings:

One on one strength training. One hour of weight room training with programming directed by the sport specific goals of the individual. $100 per one hour session. 

Strength training is for everyone!

Also offering physical therapy at $125/hr.

Beginners

For those who have minimal to no experience with weight training, individualized sessions will focus on:

• Determining Appropriate Equipment 
• Introduction to Standard Form
• Making Healthy and Safe Choices with Weightlifting
• Sports Specific Goals Considered throughout Programming

Intermediate

For those who have experience weightlifting but have difficulties understanding how to program for themself. Individualized sessions will focus on:

• Addressing Individuals Known Weaknesses
• Gaining Confidence in Use of a Barbell 
• Lifting Audit to Determine Over/Under Training
• Sports Specific Goals Considered throughout Programming

Advanced

For those who feel confident in their weight training knowledge but want to determine ways to have their training better translate to their mountain sport. Individualized sessions will focus on:

• Modifying Programs to Emphasize Power, Endurance, or Strength Needs for Sport Specific Goals
• Managing a Plateau in Strength Gains
• Modifying Lifts that are Uncomfortable or Painful
• Optimal Lifts for Maximal Strength Gain