We’re excited to announce the release of our brand-new exercise video series designed specifically for youth! This collection of 13 videos is crafted to introduce young people to the world of strength training in a safe, engaging, and educational way. Whether you’re looking to target upper or lower body strength, or get a full-body workout, these videos have you covered. These exercise videos were made possible through a CATCH Grant from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
What’s Inside the Series?
The series is divided into three main categories, ensuring that every young athlete can find a workout that suits their needs:
- Upper Body Workouts
- Focus on building strength in the arms, shoulders, chest, and back.
- Exercises include push-ups, dumbbell presses, resistance bands and more.
- Lower Body Workouts
- Designed to strengthen the legs, hips, and glutes.
- Includes squats, lunges, resistance bands, and other effective moves.
- Full Body Workouts
- These sessions combine upper and lower body exercises for a comprehensive workout.
- Ideal for overall strength, endurance, and coordination.
Variety of Equipment Options
Understanding that not everyone has access to the same equipment, our videos are designed to be flexible:
- Dumbbells: Perfect for those who have access to light weights and want to add extra resistance.
- Resistance Bands: A great alternative to weights, resistance bands are portable and versatile, offering a different type of muscle challenge.
- Bodyweight Only: No equipment? No problem! These exercises rely solely on body weight, making them accessible to everyone, anytime, anywhere.
Why Strength Training for Youth?
Strength training offers numerous benefits for young people, including improved muscle strength, better body coordination, and enhanced athletic performance. It also helps in building confidence, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and laying the foundation for lifelong fitness habits.
How to Get Started
- Choose Your Workout: Whether you want to target a specific muscle group or work your entire body, select the video that matches your goal.
- Pick Your Equipment: If you have dumbbells or resistance bands, incorporate them into your workout. If not, follow along with the bodyweight version.
- Follow along: Our expert trainer, Nicole Legler with Always in Motion Nutrition/Victress MVMT guides you through each exercise with clear instructions and demonstrations, ensuring you perform each move safely and effectively. We also have featured youth in each video to provide encouragement! Check out the captions with each video for more details.
These videos are perfect for youth who are new to strength training or those looking to add variety to their workout routine. Start building strength, improving your fitness, and having fun with our new exercise series today!