Strength Training for Children

Strength Training for Children

strength training for children

In general, kids and teens should tone their muscles using a low amount of weight and a high number of repetitions, instead of trying to lift a heavy load one or two times.

Middle Schoolers and pre-teens can benefit from strength training in a variety of ways. It not only helps instill a healthy lifestyle but can help build healthy muscles, joints and bones. HappyLee Fitness pays careful attention when introducing strength training to Middle Schoolers. At this age, many kids lack stability within their bones and joints. Our team takes the time to properly design fitness programs that are adapted to your child. We infuse variation, frequency and intensity.

Strength training for children is different for each child. This could mean opting to do bands, push-ups, jump rope and other callisthenics in replacement of weight training. We work with kids as young as 6th grade to help build their strength, live a healthier lifestyle and/or loose weight.

Benefits of Strength Training

One of the benefits of instructed child strength training is that it helps kids to build a sense of balance and body awareness. It is best to keep the exercises simple and fun, and once they learn proper technique, light resistance can be added. A knowledgeable trainer or instructor will know when to add or change resistance.

Some more benefits for child strength training include:

  • Increase your child’s muscle strength and endurance
  • Help protect your child’s muscles and joints from injuries
  • Improve your child’s performance in nearly any sport, from dancing and figure skating to football and soccer
  • Develop proper techniques that your child can continue to use as they grow older
  • Strengthen your child’s bones
  • Help promote healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels
  • Help your child maintain a healthy weight
  • Improve your child’s confidence and self-esteem

Class Schedules

Monday through Friday
3:15-4pm & 4:30 -5:15pm

Class Prices

1 Day / Week ”“ $90
2 Days / Week ”“ $150

All classes run for 6 weeks

Find Us

576 Benfield Road
Severna Park, MD 21146
410-975-5666

InShapeMD Hours

Monday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Tuesday: 10:00am – 7:30pm
Wednesday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Thursday: 9:30am – 6:30pm
Friday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 10:30am – 1:30pm
Sunday: Closed

HappyLee Fitness Hours

Monday: 5:00am – 10:00pm
Tuesday: 5:00am – 10:00pm
Wednesday: 5:00am – 10:00pm
Thursday: 5:00am – 10:00pm
Friday: 5:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday : 5:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday: 5:00am – 8:00pm