FEEL GOOD
Fun, fitness and friendships!
Ready, set, jump! Swing! Climb! Lift! Impact is bringing fun to fitness for 8-18 year olds in a supportive environment. Our mission is to help all youngsters, especially those with additional challenges, grow in confidence.
The Fitness Studio, Imber Court Sports Club, Ember Lane, Esher, East Molesey KT10 8EG
Would your kids love to…?
- Improve their strength with a new physical and fun activity – like climbing, hanging and swinging from ropes, bars and rings?
- Develop a lifelong love of being strong and healthy?
- Try a new active challenge, like learning Olympic weighlifting?
- Grow their confidence and gain a sense of achievement as part of trusted community of friends?
Impact classes at The Fitness Studio are designed for 8 to 18 year olds, where they can work on their own personal goals, within a supportive understanding and coach-led environement.
What’s included?
Starting from September we will be rolling out Impact classes for kids and teens on Tuesday and Thursday early evenings and Saturday mornings. Monthly memberships begin at £60 for four classes per month.
Coaches that get It
With groups of a maximum of 8 youngsters and two coaches per session, your young person can be assured of a supportive and understanding environment.
Two age groups
With two age categories – from circa. 8 to 12 years and from 13 to 18 – the kids and teens can train at their own level, with youngsters that share similar interests.
Child or teen with SEN, or suffering with their mental health?
Both coaches have specialist qualifications for teaching kids/teens and experience of supporting youngsters with SEN.
We know young people don’t want to feel different so there won’t be any reference in sessions to additional needs. They won’t even know the classes are aimed at them.
The Academy Programme
We also run The Academy Programme via schools or other groups. It’s a structured 12 week programme leading to a GCSE Level 4 qualification. If you’re an educator, if you home-ed, or you’re a parent interested on behalf of your child’s school, then drop us a line for more info.
Join from
£60/mo
Membership includes four indoor gym classes each month, a weekly meal planner, and a bundle of videos and resources to help you feel great!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my child try a class before committing to a membership?
Yes of course, they are very welcome to come and join us for a class. You and they can have a chat with the coaches about the rest of the membership program before committing and we encourage a three way dialogue to make sure we are meeting the athlete’s needs. You can book a free trial here.
Can I cancel my membership any time?
No problem, we just ask you give us 4 weeks’ notice.
My child has complex needs, can you accommodate them?
The short answer is we don’t know but we will definitely try. We don’t claim to have all the answers and we never claim to get it right for every young person every time. What we can 100% commit to is doing our best to understand the need, accommodate the need and meet the need. To do this we ask for an open and honest dialogue and regular feedback in all directions. We want all our athletes to gain confidence and quality of life from our sessions and we will always do our best to make that happen.
I'm not sure which age group my young person should join
The age groups are a guide only and there are a number of factors that dictate which group is best for which athlete. This decision is best taken by you and your young person in the first instance and with some input from your coach as we get to know them. In the first instance we suggest you make the way they are likely to feel the most important factor. We can manage most physical limitations and abilities in either class, but might they feel silly if they are a very mature 12 and in the younger group? Or maybe they find older teenagers a bit intimidating and even though they are 13 the younger group would suit them better. We will initially take the lead from you then advise accordingly as we get to know them. If you still aren’t sure, please contact us.
Do I need to wear any special clothes for class?
You need to wear indoor trainers for classes in the gym. For everyone’s health and safety, as well as the workload of the coaches, we have a strict indoor shoe policy, there is an area for you to change into your indoor shoes and leave your outdoor shoes as you come into the you’re your coach will welcome you to your first session and show you where to leave your bag and shoes. You need comfortable clothing you can move freely in and we recommend ladies wear a supportive bra. Layers are always a good idea, it’s surprising how quickly you will warm up once you get moving no matter how cold it is outside.
Is there Parking on site?
Yes, you need to enter the Imber Court site by the rear entrance (by 79 Ember Lane). Turn left at the mini roundabout and go as far as you can. You can park beside the rugby pitch on the left once you can see the rugby stand or park behind the stand. There is plenty of parking and you can leave your car as long as you like and stop in the coffee shop, or socialise at our tables by our entrance.
Do I need to join the WhatsApp group?
Not at all, it’s totally your choice. We suggest you mute notifications and catch up in your own time as these groups can be busy at times. We do use these groups to share interesting information/videos for the athletes and also practical information for whoever is organising the athlete’s timetable, but anything vital will also be sent out by email.
Does a parent or carer need to stay on site?
We ask that at least initially, as we get to know your young person, that a parent or carer stays on site. This may change as we get to know them.
There is a coffee shop at the gym that is currently open in the mornings and we have a paid Nespresso (£2 Nespresso £1 for tea and instant coffee) machine and tea facilities if there is time for you to make one before we start class. There is some outdoor seating where you can see through the doors to watch your young person. We do ask that you don’t stand at the doors for the sake of the other participants (unless otherwise arranged for the support of your young person) but generally you will be able to peak in to see what they are up to. Parking next to our entrance or overflow a hundred yards away.
Does the participant need to be fit and strong before starting?
No, Functional Fitness is suitable for all levels and all moves are designed to be scalable, meaning for every move there are versions that everyone can do and versions that can challenge the strongest of athletes – the coach will find the right version for your young person. It won’t matter if the person next to them is experienced and fitter, they can complete the class at their own level.
My Young Person has some health and wellness issues – can they still come?
With thorough regular input from you and occasionally a note or conversation with thier doctor or physio, we can manage most conditions. The majority of issues can only be improved by movement, but we do want to make sure they are safe. We ask you to complete a wellness screening form on their behalf before coming and ask you and the athlete to keep in touch with us consistently about their wellbeing. The coach will will be able to adapt the programme to suit most needs.
We still have some reservations, what do you recommend?
We recognise that for many young people just getting to the door is hugely challenging and they may have had to dig deep just to turn up. We never see attending and not participating as a failure – in fact any type of attendance is cause for celebration and we maintain a positive and pressure-free approach.
Rather than instructing or ‘encouraging’ which can seem like another demand to many young people, we ‘invite’ our athletes to participate in whatever they feel able to. We also recognise that it may take some considerable time for a young person to really relax and trust in us. We take our time and are willing to be patient – we know this gets the best long-term results. We request the same approach from our parents – we know you are paying for the sessions and want to see your child make positive steps in their strength and fitness, but we know that putting in strong foundations of confidence and trust gives the best chance of building strong bodies and minds. We all need to be patient and move at the pace of the athlete.
If you have any other questions please contact us at rachel@thefitnessstudio.co.uk or info@thefitnessstudio.co.uk.
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Testimonials
“That was so much fun. I definitely want to do that again.”
“The class was really fun and adapted to different people’s capabilities.”
“It was really awesome. Much harder than I thought it was going to be which is a good thing.”
‘I absolutely loved that, I want to do that forever WOW!’
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