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Greetings!
I still love what I do after all these years. I get to introduce children of all ages to the joy of moving their bodies and help them to become healthier young people through Energetic Juniors' talented, caring, and educated Youth Fitness trainers.
In this month's newsletter, watch a group of 4- and 5-year-olds have fun during a yoga class with the amazing Deana Bonafiglia! Also learn about Basketball Skills Specialist, Mike Deutsch.
Also in this newsletter, read about EJ's Pre-Camp Program. As after-school activities are winding down and camp is on the horizon for many NYC children and teens, what will your kids do during those lazy days before camp? With EJ's Pre-Camp Program, find ways to help keep your family active in spite of their different daily schedules.
Finally in this issue, learn how to help boost your child's interest in sports. When children are not as physically skilled as other kids on the playground or in gym class, they can easily become discouraged and not want to participate in the sports that will help keep them physically and mentally fit. We show you how to turn discouragement into encouragement and help develop in your child a lifelong enthusiasm for sports. Enjoy!
Best, Bonita Porte, Founder |
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School's Almost Over, Now What?
More time to sit at home at the computer or play video games? No way! Book some sessions with Energetic Juniors and try some new experiences before camp or other summer activities begin.
One-on-one sessions or Buddy sessions. A perfect time to work out with a friend.
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Train with a Buddy Before Camp!
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Pre-Camp - Make sure your children/teens are fit and ready for camp this summer.
Baseball -
Learn competitive throwing technique and body mechanics to improve your swing and your throwing distance.
Basketball - Learn to jump higher - fast!
Soccer - Get more oomph in your kick and power in your stride.
The parks in the City are perfect places to enjoy a session in the pre-summer and summer sun.
"Charlie had his first Little League practice this morning and afterwards he walked home on cloud nine.
He feels he may be able to be in the pitching rotation, the coach told him how much he had improved and that he thinks Charlie will be a key player this year. It was the best athletic experience of Charlie's life. Last year when he left the first practice he told me that 'now all the kids know I'm the worst player on the team.' What an amazing change."
- Mom of 10 yr. old Charlie -
To take advantage of any of our pre-camp programs, please contact us at bonita@energeticjuniors.com, call us at 212-879-1566 or visit energeticjuniors.com.
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Meet Basketball Skills specialist, Mike Deutsch!
Frustrated with your son or daughters' lack of progress in basketball? Mike's Basketball Skills coaching is unique because he prioritizes skills and life lessons.
Mike has an alternative approach to teaching hoops; EVERY kid, no matter how tall, fast or big has a temporary "blind spot" or an area of improvement and, in order to overcome it, must attack it through repetition. He also mixes in lots of fun and life lessons so that EVERY kid and parent can win.
"I would like to stress that what is different about my lessons is the life lessons kids learn. I stress 'Mike's Rules of Sports,' (i.e. Be a great leader). Every kid repeats and applies the rules."--Basketball Skills specialist, Mike Deutsch--
For more information on working with Mike, contact Bonita at bonita@energeticjuniors.com, or call 212-879-1566.
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Yoga Class with Energetics Trainer, Deana Bonafiglia!
Click the image below to watch these 4- and 5-year-olds having a blast during a yoga class with the amazing Deana Bonafiglia!
"I wanted to thank you and Deana for a great class yesterday. The kids loved it and were all raving about it this morning at school. Your professionalism and expertise were quite evident-and please let Deana know as well.
Thanks again,
Gabe
Focus Integrated Fitness, Inc."
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Showing your child that sports can be fun!!!
 Do you find your child is uninterested or discouraged when he/she plays sports? If so, you might be wondering how you can boost your child's enthusiasm for physical activity. Here are some tips from our EJ trainers to help get your child more active and more excited about sports.
What to do
Engage in simple sports games, and engineer the outcome so your child can win most of the time. This will build their confidence and allow them to start seeing that sports can be fun. However, children also need to understand they can't always win whatever game they are playing, so don't make things too easy.
Soccer is a great game to use as a springboard for your child. There is very little equipment involved and you can easily adapt the rules to the environment. If you only have an indoor space, you can use a sponge instead of a ball.
There could be many reasons your child may not be interested in sports, but you should ask yourself the following questions before deciding on the best plan of action.
Questions you should consider:
- Does anyone in the household have an interest in sports?
- Do his/her friends show an interest or participate in sports?
- What happens in gym class when he/she participates in sports? Is he/she less skilled than most children in the class? This doesn't do much for children's self-esteem, thus making them uninterested in participating.
Each child has different needs, but every child can become more confident, enthusiastic, and skilled with sports. The important thing is to get them on the right track.
~By Energetic Juniors Certified Trainers
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TESTIMONIALS
"Whoever thought workouts could be so much fun. Thanks to energetic juniors for helping our 8 year-old appreciate the power and fun of physical fitness."
- Deborah Roberts and Al Roker
"Energetic Juniors is an outstanding service to kids all over the New York City area. Thanks to their highly skilled personal trainers, children learn to engage in physical activity while having fun!"
-Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., NBC's nutrition expert
"Energetic Juniors is a great program for athletes as well as non-athletes. The staff creates a fun, energetic, and lively atmosphere. Each child's goal is met in terms of physical fitness and activity. I strongly recommend the program for individuals or groups."
- Dr. Eric Small, Author of "Kids Sports": A Doctor's Guide for Parents
"Our child adores Energetic Juniors and looks forward to it every week. He loves showing us his new muscles!" - Reese's Mom
The smile on his face when he really saw the results of his workouts is something I will never forget. His physical confidence has taken a giant leap forward! - Owen's Mom
"Thank you Energetic Juniors for a much needed program to facilitate physical activity which is FUN, in our otherwise sedentary New York City kids."
- Barry Stein, M.D.,
Pediatrician, New York City
So ready to move up to that next series!
What a great program you created!! Thank you for thinking about what kids need!!! it's fabulous!
- Emilee's Mom
"Boxing is so great, you get a super workout and have lots of fun, too."
- Charlie, age 13
"Energetics was able to integrate Occupational Therapy ideas into fun,
age-appropriate activities. Energetics provided Alex with gross motor activities that were both fun and therapeutic at the same time. He can now move his body in a more powerful way."
- Lori N.Rothman, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, New York City
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