YOUTH STRENGTH TRAINING
When it comes to our youth being active and getting the amount of exercise needed to stay fit, many are inactive, with only one in four getting the recommended amount of activity in their daily lives. Screen time is at an all-time high, and with the internet being so accessible, it has become a default recreational activity, which hinders them even more. On top of this, PE programs in schools can limit the exercise needed due to cut funding or a focus on other curricula. As someone who competed in multiple sports and had access to PE in school, I want to provide an outlet for kids to become more physically active and give them a third space, which I will touch on later.
The Benefits Of Training In Youth
The first question you’ll probably ask is, “Why should I put my child in class?” There are many reasons, including getting them out of the house. On top of that, exercise can support bone density, improve aerobic ability, and, in a group setting, build lasting friendships and camaraderie with people they wouldn’t have met otherwise. Consistent training can also improve sleep quality and reduce stress hormones teens produce from long days at school and too much screen time. My class will also give these kids the opportunity to discover and enjoy training and reach goals they never thought they could. Reaching a PR on an exercise is a satisfying, fulfilling moment, and this course will give them the chance to feel that sense of accomplishment.
What We Do In Class
Class will focus primarily on strength training, with some added focus on aerobic work, including cardio equipment, jumping rope, and more physically demanding exercises such as tire swings or sled pushes. During the workout, we will also do supersets for our main exercises; for example, pairing bench press with a variation of a row to work multiple muscle groups in less time. More kids in class will help as well with reaching personal records or just working harder in class, as the kids can push each other to greater and greater heights.
Third Spaces
A lot of kids go to school during the week and go straight home at the end of the day with nothing to do other than spend time online, and they don’t have an interest in sports, which limits their activity levels and their time to socialize with others. I want to provide them with a third space that gives them that option. Building a community where the kids can get stronger, push each other to get stronger, as well as giving them an opportunity to talk to more peers and potentially make some great friends along the way is what I strive for with my class; the more the merrier to build a solid third space for the youth.
Reach out to Coach Isaac to learn more about this class!