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"Thanks to Energetic Juniors for helping our 8 year-old appreciate the power and fun of physical fitness."
- Deborah Roberts and Al Roker
"Through the program he has gained so much confidence. They make it fun and entertaining,which is
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- Justin's Mom
"The smile on his face when he really saw the results of his workouts is something I will never forget. His
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- Owen's Mom
"Energetic Juniors is a great way to get your kids active in a way that is tailored to them. Our kids have loved working with their trainers and love getting their updates!"
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"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
"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
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Greetings!
Even in the thick of winter, Energetic Juniors is still going strong. Our screened, youth fitness specialists, passionate, and patient EJ trainers have customized programs for children and teens who come to us with a wide spectrum of needs, including: - ADHD
- Dyslexia
- Sensory Integration Differences
- High functioning autism
- Underdeveloped hand/eye coordination and balance
- Weight Issues
We specialize in sports skills, and in general confidence and self-esteem building for all children/teens. Our in-home personal training is sure to suit any child's needs. This issue of our newsletter features a spotlight on trainer Shannon Stowe, some tips on how to stay involved with your child in physical activity, and updates on the progress of 2 of our young clients. Best Regards, Bonita Porte, Founder Energetic JuniorsEnergetic Seniors |
 | Trainer Spotlight: Meet Shannon Stowe, ACE Youth Training Specialist
|  Shannon has been dancing most of her life, and that has led her to explore her passions in both the theatrical and fitness worlds. She has been teaching group fitness for over 10 years and is an ACE certified personal trainer.
Q: What is your favorite skills game you play with your clients?
A: That would depend on the likes and needs of the clients. With my theatrical background, I can be creative and try to make things very specific. One of my favorite fitness activities to set up is the obstacle course. It works for children and older teens. The variety of tools and exercises to use is endless, can be catered to any level, and creates an experience with a beginning, middle, and end. Using music and different timing adds to the fun of it.
Q: What advice do you have for parents who are considering a personal trainer for their child?
A: I think the best thing a parent can do is talk with potential trainers and get the best match first of all. It is important for parents and the trainer to be able to communicate honestly.
To see the rest of Shannon's interview, check out our blog.
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| Parents & Children Together: Making Exercise a Shared Activity
By Dana Rosenbloom, M.S. Ed.
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Recently, I had the pleasure of sharing a post from one of the Energetic Juniors coaches on my website
http://danaskids.com/site/2015/01/23/shouldnt-children-exercise/
The article focused on ways to get children moving. Certainly, opening the back door to let the children play in the yard is not an option for the most part in New York City where I reside, but truly, my clients throughout the country talk about children who seem "addicted" to electronics and don't want to go out and play. I'll save my thoughts about technology for another post, but I think it is worth discussing the idea of role models.
In education, we talk about the parent as the child's first and best teacher. That's not simply about academics, it holds true for managing emotions, resilience and activity level. Parenting isn't easy, and given that we're in the middle of the winter, getting outside to model activity may not be easy either. That said, what is the message you are giving your child about how you value physical activity? Do you take the stairs to the 2rd floor of a building or the elevator? Do you spend your days on the weekends on your technology, as they'd like to, or do you model time management and creative ways to stay active (even if it's indoors...and only some of the time)?
Here are a few easy ways for parents of young children to incorporate activity into each day (or even every other day):
- Make an obstacle course in the house using pillows and cushions from the couch, painter's tape, and any other items you have around.
- Play a puzzle. Put the pieces at the bottom of the stairs and either place the board at the top of the stairs, or construct the puzzle there.
For more of Dana's tips, see our blog.
Dana Rosenbloom, M.S. Ed.
Parent and Child Educator, Child Development and Behavior Specialist, Early Childhood Consultant
Email: Dana@DanasKids.com
Phone: 516-410-8968
Website: http://www.DanasKids.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DanasKids
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Danaskids
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| Continued Progress: Energetic Juniors Kids
By Mario Guerrero, Energetic Juniors Certified Trainer
|  ...something remarkable the boys did today. Sam and I have been working on jumping rope for quite a while now and we recently have been trying to beat his daily record on every session. Sam did 107 jumps today.
On the other hand, Jason overheard Sam's accomplishment and decided to do something of similar magnitude. Jason performed 111 pushups in the span of today's sessions.
I thought you would appreciate this as much as I did. I told both of them that I was surprised and proud of them.
This is why I love to do what I do.
Sincerely Mario Guerrero
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| ONLY BEARS SHOULD HIBERNATE IN THE WINTER!
Let Energetic Juniors keep your children/teens moving.
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Contact bonita@energeticjuniors.com or call 212-879-1566 to get started.
We're looking forward to hearing from you!
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