12 Week Summer Transformation Challenge!!

(For athletes 12 and older)

Get stronger, more confident, win $500

Ready to get stronger this summer? Introducing the $500 12-Week Transformation Challenge with The Cheer Doctor—a strength & conditioning program designed to help cheerleaders become more powerful, confident athletes on and off the mat.

Train alongside a motivated group of cheerleaders in in-person lifting sessions 1–5x per week from May 31–August 21.


Class times:


Sun–Fri 11:00–12:00 (Sun-Tues Primary Trainer: Dr. Maria Wisman, PT; Weds-Fri Primary Trainer: Purdue Cheerleader, Mal Strickland)


Mon/Wed/Fri 4:30–5:30 (Primary Trainer: Mal Strickland)

Trainers may occasionally rotate due to scheduling. All trainers follow The Cheer Doctor program and supervision standards


Classes capped at 8 athletes. Classes will be crossed out when full.

What to expect:

In-Person Strength Training led by PT and former OSU & USA Cheerleader Dr. Maria Wisman and Purdue Cheerleader & Strength Coach Mallory Strickland. All workouts will be full body with a different movement focus.

Sun/Wed: Bench + Squat

Mon/Fri: Clean & Jerk

Tue/Thu: Snatch

Movements will be modified based on athlete experience level and technique

Strength & Conditioning App to track lifts and progress

Cheer Doctor Resource Vault with guest speakers (college coaches, dietitians, sport psychs & more)

Transformation Contest — submit a video for a chance to win $500

Make-up classes allowed within the program timeline.


Location: Back to Basics Movement & Training (Westerville, OH)


Ages: 12+

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