Should your Gym offer Exercise Classes for your Kids?

Many gyms rely on an adults-only environment when it comes to training and classes, and relegate kids to daycare or “freeform group exercise” that's mainly running around in an open space. But giving kids the opportunity to build skills and enjoy fitness, both in and out of school, will always be important.

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Boxing for Kids

Boxing…It’s the go-to workout for models, actors, busy mums, millennials and more. Boxing as a workout has become popular because it provides the best full body, fat burning workout and challenges you both mentally and physically. With benefits like muscle toning, torching calories, and relieving stress, it may seem like a workout fit for adults, but Boxing is actually an extremely effective workout for kids as well.

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What to Expect in a UFC GYM Youth Class

When someone first hears the letters, UFC, many people assume violence. But at UFC GYM, that is just not the case, especially in our Youth Programming.  UFC GYM’s Youth MMA classes are designed to keep kids active, motivated, and confident.

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WHY YOU SHOULD GET YOUR CHILD INVOLVED IN TEAM SPORTS

As a father of two teenage kids, i have felt the various emotions that come along with watching my children compete in an organised sport. as a parent, it is common to feel nervousness and anxiety as if we were the ones on the field. it is very nerve-racking to think about the possibility of injury, the potential failure, or the chance of an embarrassing mistake that can negatively impact the success of the team. the flip side of these crazy emotions is the joy of witnessing your child experience a big win and pride of watching your child make the game-winning play.

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BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU FOR KIDS

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a self-defence based martial art that forces the practitioner to work out their entire body and mind. While adults may come first to mind when thinking of this sport, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is also a great practice for children. While the list of reasons you should sign your child up for UFC GYM’s Youth BJJ Program is endless, here are a few of the program’s key benefits:

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