My belief is exercise should be fun. We don’t have to go to a gym, or lift heavy weights, or run marathons.
We need to move, and we need to find enjoyment in this movement or we won’t come back to it again.
Exercise has a profound effect on our mental health. This has been proven through countless scientific studies. Just some of the benefits of regular physical activity include enhanced self-esteem and cognitive function, reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression, and improved sleep, which is beneficial to all aspects of our health, including our mental health..
In a nut shell - if we find an exercise that we enjoy it can make us feel good. This is what I aim to offer our teens, even those who claim that sport has never been ‘their thing.’
The sessions I offer include individual and small group personal training sessions. These sessions aim to include those teens who don’t necessarily play a lot of sport. The classes are inclusive, safe spaces. I am not worried about ability levels and my classes are not competitive. They are classes that work on safe and correct technique, with predominately body weight exercises. The focus is on strength, flexibility, cardio and functional movement. I have had many years experience coaching a variety of sports and teaching in schools both here on the Northern Beaches and overseas.
Adding to the exercise component of the classes I am offering a safe space to chat about life. I have a Diploma of Counselling and while I am not offering a counselling service I am offering a safe space to talk. I believe that focusing on something else such as exercise while chatting, can lead to good conversations.
COST
The costs are as follows:
1 person session = $60
2 person session =$60 total
3 person session = $75 total
4 person session = $80 total
TIMETABLE
SESSIONS RUN ON THURSDAY AFTERNOONS out of my fully equipped garage, based in Warriewood.
Years 7-8 - 4:15 - 5:00
Yers 9-10 - 5:15 - 6:00
Sessions run in term time only and follow the NSW Public School calendar. The first day of classes for Term 2 2025 will be Thursday 1st May.
OTHER INFORMATION
All participants and their parents will have to fill in a medical form relating to the participant.
There are no competitive fitness tests - you absolutely cannot fail. However there will be bench mark days where we measure results in certain movements - this is purely so YOU can see how YOU are improving.
There will be a contract that the participant has to sign in regards to keeping our space a safe space.
Classes will run for 45 minutes. Participants will be required to bring a towel / yoga mat.
SPACES ARE LIMITED TO MAX 4 PARTICIPANTS PER CLASS. HOWEVER YOU CAN BOOK OUT A SESSION FOR YOUR OWN PRIVATE OR SMALL GROUP SESSION (UP TO 4).
I am a fully qualified personal trainer (certificates 3 & 4). I also hold: a Diploma of Counselling, an Early Childhood Teaching degree, a current First Aid Certificate, a Working with Children check and a police check.
I am fully insured.
And… I have two tween daughters of my own.
All my fitness classes are DEVICE FREE. The teens will not be able to have their phone / device on at all, from the moment they step in to the class until the moment they leave. There are also strict rules around keeping the space a safe, inclusive and judgement free zone. These rules extend to outside class.
Please remember that this is NOT a counselling service and should not be viewed as one. If your child requires specialist metal health services please visit a medical practitioner for advice.