With recent news that childhood obesity levels are at an all time high in the UK, and nearly one in five 10-11 year olds in MK classed as obese, énergie Fitness gym, in Kiln Farm, has taken steps to help parents and youngsters alike to take steps to reduce their waist lines.
“I think this is the first of its kind in Milton Keynes” says gym owner Rob Francis. “We run a fitness session dedicated to youngsters aged between 10 and 15, and we invite their parents to join in too!”
The class is designed to be an opportunity for parents to train along side, with and sometimes challenge against their kids.
The 30 minute sessions are available to members of the newly opened club adjacent to Abbey Hill Golf Club in Kiln Farm and their children. The kids don’t need to be members themselves- but as long as a parent or guardian is present and preferably taking part, they are welcome to join in the weekly class.
Starting at 4:30pm the class is timed so that parents can bring their kids straight after school.
“It’s been brilliant fun for both me and my son George” Says Vicky Sweet, parent and popular local Pilates instructor.
“Although I’m always doing Pilates, George hasn’t been able to join in with me. Now we come every week to enjoy the mixture of functional fitness, challenges and games. Although it’s ideal for my son who is 10 it’s certainly isn’t childish. We both come out of the class feeling that we’ve been worked out and had fun together!”
But this isn’t all the gym does to engage parents and their kids alike.
Each month the club runs a special outdoor family session. It’s usually themed and the club often ties in with local charities like Harry’s Rainbow to help promote them and raise awareness and funds. This month énergie Fitness is going spooky with a fantastic scary themed outdoor session in the dark.
We’ve got loads of members already signed up to join in with the fancy dress fun, but we will be opening our doors to anyone who fancies an hour of structured, physically based fun and games at the club on Monday 29th at 7pm.
If you are interested in joining in the fun at énergie Fitness you can down load a free day pass here
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