Teen Gym
Welcome to
our meticulously curated Strength & Technique Series, designed to guide you
through a comprehensive 11-week programme tailored to elevate your fitness
prowess. Each week unfolds with a specific focus, blending foundational
strength exercises, technique refinement, and targeted muscle engagement. From
mastering the nuances of dumbbell bench presses to conquering challenging
team-based fitness activities, this series promises a holistic approach to
strength training and skill development. Whether you’re a seasoned gym
enthusiast or embarking on a fitness odyssey for the first time, our structured
plan ensures progressive growth, enhanced technique, and a fun-filled journey
towards achieving your fitness aspirations. Embrace each week’s theme, push
your boundaries, and witness transformative results that resonate with
commitment, determination, and passion.
Due to age restrictions in the gym, teens below the age of 14 will attend Beach Fun/ Trampolining or Swimming Lessons (season dependant) on a Thursday instead. Details can be found in the Kids 8-11yrs section.
Foundations Unleashed
Warm-up: Begin with dynamic stretches to get the blood
flowing and muscles activated.
Strength Session: Introduce foundational strength exercises
to build a solid base.
Technique Focus – DB Bench Press: Master the art of dumbbell
bench pressing, focusing on form and muscle engagement.
Cool Down: Wind down with a series of stretches to enhance
flexibility and reduce muscle tension.
Back to Basics
Warm-up: Engage in a comprehensive warm-up routine to
prepare the body for action.
Strength Session: Dive deeper into essential strength
exercises for overall development.
Technique Focus – B.O Rows: Perfect your technique with
barbell rows, emphasising back muscle engagement and posture.
Cool Down: Conclude with stretches to promote muscle
recovery and relaxation.
The Power of the Legs
Warm-up: Activate key leg muscles with a tailored warm-up
sequence.
Strength Session: Incorporate leg-focused exercises to
enhance lower body strength.
Technique Focus – Squats: Master the squat technique,
ensuring proper form and muscle activation for optimal results.
Cool Down: Wind down with stretches that target the lower
body muscles.
Shoulders & Stability
Warm-up: Start with a dynamic warm-up to prime the body for
the session ahead.
Strength Session: Target shoulder and upper body strength
with key exercises.
Technique Focus – Standing DB Shoulder Press: Learn the
correct form and technique for standing dumbbell shoulder presses.
Cool Down: Finish with stretches that focus on shoulder
mobility and flexibility.
Pushing Limits
Warm-up: Activate the upper body with a thorough warm-up
routine.
Strength Session: Engage in exercises that challenge the
upper body strength.
Technique Focus – Press Ups: Hone your push-up technique,
ensuring proper alignment and muscle engagement.
Cool Down: Conclude with stretches to alleviate tension in
the upper body.
Mastering Pulling Movements
Warm-up: Initiate with a warm-up to prepare the muscles for
the session.
Strength Session: Focus on exercises that target the back
and biceps.
Technique Focus – Inverted Rows: Perfect your inverted row
technique, emphasizing back and bicep engagement.
Cool Down: Wind down with stretches that promote flexibility
and muscle recovery.
Team Challenge Extravaganza
Challenge Week: Engage in fun team-based fitness challenges
that test strength, agility, and teamwork.
Stepping Forward
Warm-up: Initiate with a comprehensive warm-up routine.
Strength Session: Incorporate exercises that challenge the
lower body and core.
Technique Focus – Lunges: Master the lunge technique,
focusing on proper alignment and muscle engagement.
Cool Down: Conclude with stretches that target the legs and
hips.
Arm Power
Warm-up: Activate the upper body with a tailored warm-up
sequence.
Strength Session: Focus on exercises that target the biceps
and forearms.
Technique Focus – Biceps Curls: Perfect your biceps curl
technique, ensuring proper form and muscle activation.
Cool Down: Finish with stretches that focus on the arms and
upper body.
Triceps Triumph
Warm-up: Start with a dynamic warm-up to prime the muscles
for the session.
Strength Session: Engage in exercises that challenge the
triceps and shoulders.
Technique Focus – Tricep Extension: Learn the correct form
and technique for tricep extensions.
Cool Down: Conclude with stretches that focus on the arms
and shoulders.
Core Strength & Stability
Warm-up: Initiate with a warm-up to prepare the muscles for
core-focused exercises.
Strength Session: Target the core muscles with a series of
challenging exercises.
Technique Focus – Abs & Core: Master core exercises,
focusing on proper form and muscle engagement.
Cool Down: Wind down with stretches that promote core
flexibility and muscle recovery.
We ask your child/teen to bring the following to all workshops:
* Pens & pencils as well as sharpeners and rubbers
* Note book
* Water bottle
* Snacks for breaks (no sweets please)
We also ask your child/teen to bring the following club specific items:
* Comfortable and appropriate clothes and footwear for workout/gym use
Workshop Leader
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I have been in the fitness industry for over 15 years, within this time I’ve built a loyal personal training client base working both in 1-1 and group training scenarios. I was lucky enough to have a semi professional football career which spanned over 20 years playing for some fantastic non league clubs including Lewes FC, Whitehawk FC, Burgess Hill FC and Peacehaven FC. I love to teach fitness and believe in its positive effect on everyone’s day to day life. I’m excited to be introducing the below classes for the students of My HELM;View all posts
HIIT - High intensity interval training
This form of training is brilliant for building over-all fitness as well as strength. We will also be learning proper form and technique of specific fitness exercises so this can be done safely while having lots of fun.
Football Fitness
This class will involve learning basic football techniques and how the game works as well as football specific fitness and of course enjoying the process of playing football.