A youth program specifically designed for ages 9 – 12’ish’ years (sometimes younger or older kids depending on their capability and maturity). Our 45 minute classes will build upon their physical abilities to promote healthy growth and development to improve the athleticism of every child, no matter their ability level.  The program incorporates functional movement using good mechanics, to build strong bones and muscles while improving balance, mobility, coordination, agility, core strength, cardio fitness and endurance.  We are also focused on improving their self-confidence, self-esteem and resilience which is much needed at this vulnerable age. Establishing healthy habits early on can help form a lifelong healthy connection to physical activity.

We also encourage Tweens to attend our new 15 minute Stretching-Mobility-Skills (SMS) session (usually scheduled immediately after class).  The SMS session led by our coaches shows Tweens how to stretch and mobilise their bodies, and establishes a healthy habit of incorporating stretching and mobility into their exercise routine.

Our Learn to Lift program is also a great program for older Tweens, who are ready to start exploring resistance training (using body weight and equipment) in a gym environment.  Perhaps you have a child who wants to imitate Mum or Dad working out at the gym!  Tweens can be very keen to ‘get their hands’ on weights or equipment, but they need to learn how to move with good mechanics and to  ‘earn the right’ to progress in intensity/weight.   If your Tween has access to a gym (whether it be at home or at school), or is showing an interest in wanting to “lift weights” we highly recommend this program to ensure they learn how to move ‘the right way’, with controlled progressions (starting with body weight!) and close supervision, to keep them safe.