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$7 FOR 7 DAYS TRIAL PASS · REFUNDABLE · ALL CLASSES INCLUDED
Conditioning · Ages 7–11
Youth Fitness Foundations
A starter Strength & Conditioningprogram for Primary School aged kids — developing foundation skills, movement patterns and the physical base every young athlete needs. We support your kids' long-term athletic development from day one.
Get stronger, burn calories and build the foundation for anysport. Coached by qualified S&C specialists with experience across Netball, Track & Field, Rugby, AFL, Cricket, Soccer and Basketball — adapted into kid-friendly sessions that are fun, structured and safe.
See more of our children's gym fitness classes here.
Conditioning · 7–11Working hours
- Mon6:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Tue6:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Wed5:15 AM – 7:30 PM
- Thu6:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Fri5:15 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sat6:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Contact
0499 981 286
info@athletix.com.au
Why kids love this class
The foundation every young athlete deserves
Built on evidence-based youth S&C principles — taught in a way that's fun, structured and safe for 7–11 year olds.
Foundational Movement Skills
Squats, lunges, hinges, pushes, pulls, jumps and lands — taught with kid-friendly cues. We build the movement library every young athlete needs before sport-specific training.
Strength, Resilience & Healthy Bodies
Age-appropriate resistance training builds bone density, joint integrity and lean muscle. Kids feel stronger, burn calories and improve posture — without lifting anything beyond their capacity.
Confidence Through Competence
Small wins each session — a new movement learned, a heavier carry, a faster sprint. Coaches give clear feedback so kids leave knowing exactly what they improved.
Pathway for Long-Term Athletic Development
Graduates progress smoothly into our Youth Strength Development (12–16) and Youth Speed/Agility classes. Foundations laid here pay off for every sport they choose later.
Book your class
Fill in your details and our coaching team will get back to you within 24 hours to set up your trial.
Class coach
Head Coach
Marco Mastrorocco
Marco leads the Youth Fitness Foundations program at ATHLETIX, guiding kids through their first taste of structured strength & conditioning. His sessions blend foundational movement, playful conditioning and clear technical feedback — building young athletes who are confident, capable and ready for any sport they pursue.
Frequently asked questions
The most common things parents ask before their child's first session.
What is the Youth Fitness Foundations class?
Youth Fitness Foundations is our starter Strength & Conditioning program for Primary School aged kids (7–11). It blends foundational movement patterns, age-appropriate strength work, light conditioning and play-based games — all coached by qualified S&C professionals in a structured, safe environment.
The goal is to give every child a strong physical base for whatever sport, hobby or activity they fall in love with next.
Is strength training safe for kids aged 7–11?
Yes — when programmed correctly. Decades of research from the NSCA, ACSM and Australian sports science bodies show resistance training is safe and beneficial for pre-teens, provided loads, technique and progression are managed by qualified coaches. We use bodyweight, medicine balls, light dumbbells and bands — never heavy maximal lifts.
What does a typical session look like?
Each 45–60 minute class follows the same structure:
- Dynamic warm-up & movement prep
- Skill block — one foundational movement coached in detail
- Strength & circuit work tailored to age and ability
- Conditioning game or team challenge
- Cool-down & mobility
Kids stay engaged because every session has a clear purpose and a team element — never random circuits.
What happens after my child outgrows the 7–11 program?
At 12, kids graduate into our Youth Strength Development and Youth Agility / Speed Development classes — designed for High School athletes who want to take their fitness, sport performance and resilience to the next level. The foundations built in this class make that transition seamless.