Local CrossFit gym has found the demand for fitness sessions for kids has boomed in the last year. “We first launched the CrossFit Kids sessions in July 2015 and it’s been a growing success story ever since, with now 12 sessions a week all fully booked and more kids waiting for places to become available.
The sessions are held in small groups of 8 – 10, depending on the different age ranges between 3-5, 6-10 and 11-16 years. Our Coaches are doing a great job in getting these kids active and most importantly, learning first hand that fitness can be fun.
“We and most parents feel this is crucial in an era where kids are becoming less active, less social and more addicted to technology. We have two young boys of our own who love sports, but would often choose an afternoon on the computer over getting some fresh air” said Vikki Anderson, Business Manager at CrossFit All Out.
Head Coach Terry said “It’s great to see so many kids still here after 2 years. They all try hard and accept that they’re all at different stages of ability with the movements. CrossFit is a competitive sport for those who choose to train at that level, but CrossFit Kids is simply about having fun with fitness and getting kids active.
There is no pressure to achieve anything in particular, it’s just great to see them comfortable here, having fun with their fitness and working up a sweat. We have a group of kids who recently moved up to the Academy group (11-16’s) where the real work begins 3 times a week and they’ve took it all in their stride and are progressing really well.”
“Some turned 16 after being here for 3 years and have now moved to adults classes, where they are lifting as much as some adults. They are becoming strong, capable, young men and women, learning what they and their bodies are capable of. Their work ethic is inspiring and their future is exciting.”
CrossFit All Out in Aycliffe have recently had a second Coach Allen McGee, qualified to deliver kids’ sessions and new Coach Dan Boulton will assist him in delivering new weekly family sessions and an academy (11-16) session for beginners.
Courtnie Mills, trainee at CrossFit All Out and PT level 2 & 3 a student at Darlington Technology College, assists Terry at other kids’ sessions. For more information contact Vikki on 07788123321 or see the website www.crossfitallout.co.uk
