SPC Youth

Building a solid athletic foundation

Founded by our desire to help children develop a healthy relationship with training from a young age that can foster long term adherence to staying active as they get older.

Getting young people off to a strong start

Working hard and having fun

Gym Introduction

Demonstrating and educating a child on how to safely navigate the gym environment including exercise selection.

Strength

Functional approach taught through instruction which focuses on upper and lower body plus core musculature.

Explosive Power

Jumping and landing mechanics are mastered with a strong emphasis on medicine ball work and an introduction to basic plyometric drills.

Mobility

Various forms of active/dynamic stretching and muscle activation exercises.

Injury Reduction

Aim to identify and lessen muscle imbalances, with a key emphasis on balance and stabilisation ability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers to the most frequently asked question here but if you can’t find what you’re looking for get in touch and we’ll be happy to help!

When are the SPC Youth training sessions?
Wednesdays at 4.30pm and Saturdays at 9.30am. The sessions run during each school term and break during the school holidays including half terms. Each child signs up for a term which usually is 6-7 sessions depending on the time of year.
Is it safe for children to perform resistance training?
Youth can successfully and safely improve their strength and overall health by participating in a well-supervised program. Trained fitness professionals play an essential role in ensuring proper technique, form, progression of exercises, and safety in this age group (American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness Strength training for children and adolescents. Pediatrics. 2008). A well-supervised strength training program has no greater inherent risk than that of any other youth sport or activity (Faigenbaum AD, Kraemer WJ, Cahill, et al. Youth resistance training: Position statement paper and literature review. J Strength Cond Res. 1996).
Is SPC Youth for boys and girls?
Yes!
How old does my child have to be?
The programme runs for children aged 10 years and above.
What type of training is involved in SPC Youth?
We focus on introducing and progressing the fundamental movements that are associated with optimal performance in the gym. There is a heavy focus on each child learning the correct techniques to aid long term progression and injury prevention. Movements include bodyweight, mobility and strength based exercises using kettlebells, barbells, dumbbells and machines.

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