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Youth Fitness Classes in Overland Park

Youth Fitness Classes for Kids and Teen Workouts that Promote a Healthy Lifestyle

Help your child build strength, confidence and healthy habits with youth fitness classes at The J in Overland Park. Our programs offer fun, age-appropriate workouts for kids and teens of all fitness levels.

From athletic development and strength training to yoga, Pilates and dance fitness, The J offers a variety of youth fitness programs designed to improve coordination, flexibility, endurance and overall well-being.

Led by experienced instructors, our classes provide a supportive environment where kids can stay active, develop new skills and discover a lifelong love of fitness.

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With youth fitness classes through The J, your child will:

  • Be guided by experienced youth fitness instructors in a supportive environment
  • Learn the basics and core fundamentals of living a healthy lifestyle
  • Increase their strength, flexibility, and agility
  • Find a passion for health and fitness that they will carry into adulthood
  • Learn how to safely use cardio and weight machines via the Youth Fitness Floor Orientation
  • Reduce their risk of developing health conditions through cardiorespiratory fitness

The J offers youth fitness classes for kids and youth training programs for ages 6-15. Learn more about each program we offer below!

Benefits of Youth Fitness Training

Builds Healthy Habits

Teaches safe functional fitness for every age level.

Improve Athletic Performance

Improve performance in sports through off-season training.

Develop Strength and Confidence

Build and support the foundation of a lasting healthy lifestyle.

Youth Fitness Programs

Learn more about our offerings below:

Boy jumping over hurdles

Athletic Development

Our Youth Athletic Development program is designed to build, develop, and improve the functionality and agility of athletes in all sports.

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Kids holding plank position

CrossFit Kids

Our CrossFit Kids training program teaches children proper exercise mechanics at a young age, so they can apply them throughout life.

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Boys and girls holding green drumsticks in the air

Generation Pound

Participants use Ripstix - POUND's lightweight exercise drumsticks - to learn alternative ways to explore movement.

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Kids dancing in colorful clothes

Kids WERQ

Kids WERQ is a fiercely fun dance fitness class based on kid-friendly versions of pop and hip-hop music.

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Boy hitting boxing bag

Youth J Box

This non-contact boxing class introduces kids to basic boxing fundamentals.

Boys and girls stretching on yoga matYouth Pilates

Introduce your child to the benefits of Pilates in a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate class! Kids will develop core strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination through playful exercises and movement games. Perfect for children ages 6-12.

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Boys exercising with free weightsYouth Strength Builders

Our Youth Strength Builders class introduces kids ages 6-12, appropriate strength training through bodyweight exercises, light equipment, and movement games. Each session focuses on proper form, balance, agility, and teamwork.

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Boys and girls stretching on yoga matYouth Yoga

Youth yoga is a fun, creative approach to yoga using animated poses and basic stretching exercises that promote strength, flexibility, coordination, and body awareness.

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Kids dancing in Zumba class

Zumba Kids

Perfect for our younger Zumba® fans! Kids 6-12 years old get the chance to be active and jam out to their favorite music.

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Youth Orientations

The J provides kids ages 12–16 with expert guidance from experienced instructors in a supportive environment, helping them build strength, flexibility, and agility while learning the fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle. Through programs like the Youth Fitness Floor Orientation, they also gain safe, hands-on experience with cardio and weight machines, reducing their risk of future health issues and fostering a lasting passion for fitness. 

Why does my child need to complete an orientation?

  1. Safe use of equipment, introduction to fitness & healthy habits
  2. Fitness floor etiquette is addressed to ensure a positive and safe environment for all
  3. Injury prevention is coached through correct body movement patterns
  4. Comfortability using the fitness floor

We're looking forward to seeing your children build their confidence and skills through fitness.
Orientations are 30 minutes long and cost $25. Please contact us to schedule an orientation!

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