SPC Youth

Building strong, confident young people

SPC Youth is our coached strength and fitness programme for young people aged 10 and above.

The aim is simple: to give children and teenagers a positive introduction to the gym, teach them how to move and train properly and help them build strength, confidence and general fitness in a safe and supportive environment.

Whether your child already plays sport or is completely new to training, every exercise can be adapted to their age, ability and experience.

A positive introduction to strength training

We want young people to feel comfortable in the gym from an early age.

A positive introduction to strength training

We want young people to feel comfortable in the gym from an early age.

Our coaches teach the fundamentals of resistance training properly, helping each child understand how to use equipment safely, perform exercises with good technique and gradually progress as they become stronger and more confident.

The focus is never on lifting the heaviest weight. It is about learning, moving well and building strong foundations for the future.

Strength

Young people learn fundamental movements including squatting, pushing, pulling, hinging, lunging and carrying using bodyweight exercises, dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells and gym equipment.

Movement & Coordination

Sessions help improve balance, mobility, coordination, control and general movement ability — useful both for sport and everyday life.

Speed & Power

Where appropriate, we introduce jumping, landing, medicine-ball exercises and basic plyometric training to help young people develop speed, power and athleticism.

Confidence in the Gym

One of the biggest benefits of SPC Youth is simply learning how to use a gym properly. We want young people to understand exercise rather than feel intimidated by it.

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!

What if my child has never been in a gym before?
That is completely fine. SPC Youth is designed to teach young people from the ground up. Our coaches demonstrate exercises, explain what they are doing and adapt movements to suit each individual's experience. For young people who would benefit from more individual attention before entering a group environment, we also offer Youth Personal Training.
When are the SPC Youth training sessions?
Wednesdays at 4.30pm and Saturdays at 10am. 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! We also have a designated SPC Girls group on Saturdays at 11am - 12pm. Please enquire via the contact page.
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.

Interested in signing up your son or daughter?

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