Youth Fitness Classes - April

Location: Ironworks Atago Aerobics Room

Address: IronWorks Atago, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi 740-0037

Date: 1 Apr

All classes will begin with a warm-up and stretching, followed by a time to learn and practice new movement patterns, ending with a bit of strength work and a cool down. All classes are 40- 60 minutes except advance classes which range from 75-90 minutes. All classes at IronWorks Atago.

Drop-in Available. A drop-in rate is available to any remaining spots at varioues prices per participant per class. A promo code will be available at the door of the class for payment.

Itty Bitty: 18 months-2 years (40 minutes)

It’s never too early for your little one to start learning and have a safe place to explore and play. From infant to toddler, this class is designed to promote early development and provide a strong foundation for your childʼs critical first three years. These classes are created to have parents in class to help your child explore and grow!

Since parents will be along for the ride, you’ll be right there to celebrate every discovery with smiles, hugs and the occasional adult-sized giggle. You and your child will participate in innovative, fun-filled movement activities that teach the basic elements including but not limited to: swinging, climbing, walking or running, jumping, socialization activities.

Each week the skills change and every class is a new adventure! Many props including balls, hoops, and ribbons may be used to enhance your little ones coordination and enjoyment. As your child’s instructor, I provide a safe fitness gym for your little one to explore and move around! Little athletes are so fun to watch grow and move!

Tots: ages 3-4 (40 minutes)

This is a fun 40 minute class, designed for the active preschooler. Your child’s first independent gym class to buildindependence and confidence! Your child will begin to learn basic movement skills and balance techniques. Inaddition your child will enjoy a variety of skills that include but not limited to: climbing, flexibility, jumps and bar skillsas part of their skill development. Your child will be safely led through mountains and mazes of exciting activities to begin his or her fitness experience.

Juniors: Ages 5-6 (60 minutes)

This class is designed for kindergartners! This may be your child’s first independent gym class or the next step in their fitness journey! In this class our goal is to build independence and confidence! Your child will enjoy a variety of skills that include but not limited to: climbing, flexibility, jumps, basic movement patterns, simple upper body push/pull motions, landing mechanics, and grip strength. Special attention will be given on how to fall safely as part of their skill development. Your child will be safely led through mountains and mazes of exciting activities to strengthen his or her fitness experience.

Homeschool Ages 5-12 (60 minute classes)

The homeschool class is a dynamic and engaging 60-minute class designed for beginner level athletes. This introductory program is the perfect platform to kickstart your child's fitness journey, fostering the development of fundamental skills in a gym class.

**If your child is beyond beginner level, this class will give your child the opportunity to refine form and technique.

Each class begins with an exciting warm-up, setting the stage for a fun-filled exploration. Through structured rotations, your children will be guided in acquiring essential skills that form the building blocks strength, flexibility and gym equipment.

From handstands to cartwheels, rolls to bridges, and an array of other basics, as your child’s instructors I am committed to nurturing your child's growth and instilling a strong foundation in gym and fitness. Alongside skill development, we focus on increasing flexibility, strength, body control, and coordination—crucial components for a well-rounded athlete.

But it doesn't stop there! The homeschool class goes beyond physical training. We place immense emphasis on fostering confidence—a priceless attribute that propels young athletes to conquer challenges with grace and determination. As their skills progress, so does their belief in themselves, empowering them to strive for greatness both inside and outside the gym. Class time accommodates homeschool families during school hours.

Bronze (Beginners) Ages 7-12 (60 minute classes)

Bronze class—a dynamic and engaging 60-minute class designed for beginner level athletes. This introductory program is the perfect platform to kickstart your child's fitness journey, fostering the development of fundamental skills in a gym class.

Each class begins with an exciting warm-up, setting the stage for a fun-filled exploration. Through structured rotations, your children will be guided in acquiring essential skills that form the building blocks strength, flexibility and gym equipment.

From handstands to cartwheels, rolls to bridges, and an array of other basics, as your child’s instructors I am committed to nurturing your child's growth and instilling a strong foundation in gym and fitness. Alongside skill development, we focus on increasing flexibility, strength, body control, and coordination—crucial components for a well-rounded athlete.

But it doesn't stop there! The Bronze class goes beyond physical training. We place immense emphasis on fostering confidence—a priceless attribute that propels young athletes to conquer challenges with grace and determination. As their skills progress, so does their belief in themselves, empowering them to strive for greatness both inside and outside the gym.

*Intermediate/Advanced: Participants who sign up for advanced must have instructor approval. If your child previously was in youth fitness intermediate or advanced classes you can sign up for the same level with the new instructor. Please contact the instructor at [email protected] for more information. We will build off of the skills from the Bronze beginner classes to intermediate and advanced classes and introduce more movement patterns including but not limited to: front and back handsprings, front and back tucks, aerials, etc. More advanced strength training will be introduced such as weighted workouts, resistance training equipment such as kettlebells, barbells, dumbbells, weighted bars, battle ropes, etc.

Silver (Intermediate) Ages 7-12 (60-minute classes)

Take the next leap in your child’s fitness journey with the Silver Class—an exciting 60-minute class that combines refinement of form and technique. This program will elevate their skills from beginner to intermediate. With an emphasis on building a strong foundation, the Silver class challenges athletes to push their limits and embrace the thrill of conquering new skills.

This class will encourage athletes to learn new skills that will prepare them for the Gold/Advanced classes. This class is a wonderful way for your child to create lifelong fitness habits.This class is crucial for progression in their fitness journey to include overcoming fears, gaining confidence and goal setting.

During each class, our passionate athletes will focus on perfecting their form, honing basic techniques, and embarking on the exciting path of intermediate skill acquisition. From dive rolls to round offs, mill circles to front hip circles, handstands to leaps, and a range of other fitness maneuvers, your child will learn a variety of exercises to increase their athletic ability. As your children’s instructor, I will guide these athletes towards achieving their goals in a disciplined yet encouraging environment. Students will be evaluated periodically to determine readiness for the next level of skills and classes they can pursue.

As athletes progress through challenging skills, they not only enhance their physical abilities but also develop

essential life skills such as perseverance, teamwork, and discipline.

Note: This class is required to be approved by the instructor before joining class. Students will be evaluated to make sure they are ready to participate at this level.

Gold (Advanced) Class: Ages 7-12 (75-minute classes)

Take the next leap in your child’s fitness journey with the Gold Class—a thrilling 75-minute class that combines refinement of form and technique with the invaluable experience of being part of a team. In this advanced program, athletes will elevate their skills. With an emphasis on building a strong foundation, the Gold class challenges athletes to push their limits and embrace the thrill of conquering new skills. In this class athletes' individual achievements unlock a sense of accomplishment and boosts their self-assurance.

During each class, our passionate athlete will focus on perfecting their form, honing basic techniques, and embarking on the exciting path of advanced skill acquisition. As your child’s instructor, I will guide these athletes towards achieving their goals in a disciplined yet encouraging environment that provides a safe environment to excel in a range of advanced maneuvers. As athletes progress through challenging skills, they not only enhance their physical abilities but also develop essential life skills such as perseverance, teamwork, and discipline.

Note: This class is required to be approved by the instructor before joining class. Students will be evaluated to make sure they are ready to participate at this level.

Teens/Cheer: Ages 14-18 (75-minute classes)

The class is encouraged as a supplementary class for cheerleaders who have basic tumbling skills such as handstands, cartwheels, kickovers, round-offs, etc. We will focus on perfecting essential movement patterns such as the squat, lunge, upper body push/pull motions, hinge, and loaded carry. We will introduce several body awareness skills such as somersaults, handstands, cartwheels, handsprings, etc. Participants will be introduced to a variety of different resistance training equipment such as dumbells, barbells, kettlebells, medicine balls, battle ropes, etc. There will also be a large focus on improving coordination, agility, speed, and power.

Class Schedule:

Mondays (April 1, 8, 15, 22 | 4 sessions)

• 4-4:40 PM: Itty Bitty | Ages 18 months - 2 Years
• 4:45-5:25 PM: Tots | Ages 3-4
• 5:30-6:30 PM: Silver Intermediate | Ages 7-12
• 6:35-7:35 PM: Bronze Beginners | Ages 7-12

Tuesdays (April 2,9, 16, 23 | 4 sessions)

• 4-4:40 PM : Tots | Ages 3-4
• 5:05-6:05 PM: Juniors |Ages 5-6
• 6:10-7:25: Gold Advanced | Ages 7-12

Wednesdays (April 3, 10, 17, 24 | 4 sessions)

• 4:30-5:10 PM : Tots | Ages 3-4
• 5:15-6:15 PM: Juniors |Ages 5-6
• 6:15-7:15: Bronze Beginners | Ages 7-12
  
  Thursdays (April 4, 11, 18, 25 | 4 sessions)
• 10-10:40 AM: Itty Bitty | Ages 18 months - 2
• 10:45-11:25 AM: Tots | Ages 3-4
• 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Homeschool | Ages 5-12
• 4-5 PM: Silver Intermediate | Ages 7-12
• 5:05-6:20 PM: Gold Advanced | Ages 7-12
• 6:20-7:35 PM: Ages 4-18

Fridays

• 4-7:30 PM: For drop-in classes if classes fill

*Class times are not interchangeable.

Attire:

Girls: A leotard (preferred) and shorts/leggings/pants OR tighter-fitting athletic clothing (loose-fitting clothing is a major safety hazard for the fitness instructor in the event they need to assist the participant in a movement skill; it is also best for any skills requiring the participant to go upside down). Hair should be pulled back away from the face as possible (a bun is advised for very long hair). No jewelry or socks.

Boys: Tighter-fitting athletic clothing such as a t-shirt and shorts (loose-fitting clothing is a major safety hazard for the fitness instructor in the event they need to assist the participant in a movement skill; it is also best for any skills requiring the participant to go upside down). For longer hair, please pull back away from the face as much as possible. No jewelry or socks.

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