Classes

Children`s Health & Wellbeing Expo - Gold Coast

On June 20th 2010 the second CHILDREN'S HEALTH & WELLBEING EXPO was hosted by Leaps & Bounds Children's Fitness Centre, in conjunction with the Gold Coast City Council Active & Healthy Team.

The EXPO was held at the Albert Waterways Hall in Mermaid Watersand hosted numerous local CHILDREN'S HEALTH & WELLBEING providers as well as outdoor activities, food and entertainment. With over 2500 atendees the expo was a great success and planning is now underway for the 2011 Expo.

All enquiries regarding the 2011 Expo should be directoed to Expo organiser - Fe Taylor.

The 2010 EXHIBITORS included: Harmony Vision Care, Natural Vibrant Health, FABIC, Smart First Aid, Pro Med Podiatry & Physio Therapy, Michele Crawshaw School of Performing Arts, Savvy Mama, City Pools, Jumpin2Musik, Life Education Centre, Qld Cancer Council, Australian Breastfeeding Association, and Groom to Success, Playgroup Australia Qld, Mi Essence, Impressionable Kids, Life Changing Docos, gr8insights. My Blitz, Imazine and Thermomix!

For more information on these wonderful EXHIBITORS, please have a look at the recommended websites!

TERM 3 2010 Timetable JULY to SEPTEMBER

We are now able to take BOOKINGS FOR TERM 3, commencing 12th July 2010.

Call us NOW to book your FREE trial class for TERM 3.

Limited spaces available in some classes so be quick!

18mths - 3 years Mummy / Daddy and Me

Mummy / Daddy and Me allows some "time out" to play and explore.

Our Air Conditioned centre is equipped with colourful balls, mats, hoops, and lots of age appropriate equipment for your little one.

We play games and allow the children to interact with each other - learning to share and take turns.

Parachute games get the kids laughing and we also have a nutrition component!

Come and join us - meet new friends and give your toddler some social interaction!

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE: Monday 9am, Tuesday 9am and Thursday 9am

CALL NOW TO BOOK YOUR FREE TRIAL CLASS!

3 - 5 years

At Leaps & Bounds we offer THREE different classes for the 3 to 5 age group.

These are as follows:

KINDER CIRCUIT:

The 3, 4 and 5's enjoy circuits involving the use of the specially designed MINI exercise equipment including bikes, rowers, treadmills, as well as working on balance, and of course, lots of fun filled games to get them active!

Nutrition is a part of ALL classes at Leaps & Bounds and in the Kinder Circuit class we have "healthy eating" games to play as part of the session.

MONDAY 10am. TUESDAY 10am.

KINDER MOVES:

Kinder Moves has been designed specifically for the 3 to 5 year age group.

Each session includes a warm up, games, fun activities to improve the children's skills and stretching.

Each session concludes with the children making and eating a healthy snack consisting of fresh chopped fruit.

The sessions may include letter recognition and some counting.

THURSDAY 10am

KINDER YOGA:

The KINDER YOGA class is a lively yoga experience! Parents / carers and their children are involved in moving and stretching their body through various animal poses. We always finish with a lovely relaxation to help our little ones learn the power of deep breathing and "quiet time". Parent / Carer involvement required.

WEDNESDAY 9am.

5 - 8 Years

The 5 to 8's have three options to choose from at Leaps & Bounds.

Call us to book your FREE trial class!

KIDS FITNESS CIRCUIT:

Circuits are a great way to exercise. Every circuit is different and brings opportunities to learn new skills and for new personal challenges.

Circuits incorporate cardio, strength and stability exercises, as well as teamwork games.

Children are encouraged to challenge themselves and watch the improvements!

The circuits are held at our air conditioned centre with fun and innovative Fitness

Professionals.

MONDAY 3.30pm Class fee $11 per class. * Discounts apply

Each session runs for 45 minutes.

MINI MOVES:

Mini Moves is a physical activity program designed for children between 5 and 12 years focusing on fun and movement.

It is a FUN way for children to be physically active without the fear of failure, nor the negative aspects of some organised competitive sport.

Every session concludes with a Nutritional Component involving the children making a healthy nutritious snack. ( Food allergies are catered for).

NO CLASS FOR TERM 3 2010 - Call now to register for Term 4

50 - 60 minute class * Class fee $15 per class. Discounts apply.

KIDS YOGA

The 5 to 8 year Yoga group enjoy learning the numerous yoga poses and stretches. The relaxation techniques taught in this class contribute to life long skills, assisting with anxiety through deep breathing.

TUESDAY & THURSDAY 3.30 pm. 45 minute class. $11 fee per class. *Discounts apply

9 - 12 years

The 9 to 12 year age group are catered for with both the active CIRCUIT CLASS and the TWEENAGE YOGA classes.

The CIRCUIT CLASS includes both cardio and strength work - as well as discussion on nutrition and anatomy - learning the names of the muscles we are working in class!

NEW TIME in 2010! - MONDAY 4.15 pm.

TWEEN AGE YOGA is a great class that involves stretching, yoga poses and meditation. This class is very popular with dance students aiming to increase flexibility.

Tuesday 4.30pm

7 - 12 years Personal Training for Kids

Personal Training sessions for children will give your child the opportunity to reach their desired health and fitness goal with a dynamic trainer.

Sessions are programmed based on your child's individual needs.

Sessions are held for 30 minutes.

Sessions are fun and will assist you and your child in obtaining the results you desire!

YOGA for KIDS

Mini Buddhas Yoga comes to Leaps And Bounds

There are amazing and endless benefits of yoga for all kids, some are:

Yoga is a successful and valuable self-help tool for children with special needs -including ADD/ADHD, Autism/Aspergers, Cerebal Palsy, Down Syndrome
it's extremely beneficial for breathing, posture and development
children learn the value of play through yoga
helps build healthy self esteem
reduces stress, anxiety and helps them manage their emotions
increases energy and stamina

General Class Structure

Classes for all ages follow this basic structure and include the following:

Tune In -Prepare your mind and body for beginning your yoga practice

Warm Up -stretch and warm up joints and muscles, focusing on the breath

Pranayama -Breathing practices to focus on specific needs eg: relaxing; awareness and concentration; cooling & calming; or heating & energising practices

Asana Sequence -Focuses on a combination of poses in various positions including standing, balancing, bends, twists, seated, lying or inverted poses. Includes games, obstacle courses and/or songs and mandala (colouring in). Tailored to the specific needs of each class.

Relaxation -A guided practice to help the body and mind achieve deep relaxation with calming and soothing music. Relaxation time is from 1-2 min upwards depending on the age of class participants.

Meditation - helps to set an intention, to develop memory, clears negative thoughts and energy and ends the practice.

Parent and toddler classes 1-3 years

Kids yoga classes are usually repetitive as this the best way for children to learn. The focal point of the class is on the toddler in a safe environment. The class consists of animal asana (poses), singing to nursery rhymes and familiar songs, using our imagination and loads of playing!

Parent participation required.This class is 45 mins long with actual teaching time @ 30 mins.

Days to be advised, please let me know if you are interested

Preschoolers Yoga 3 - 6 years

These classes are based on doing fun kids yoga to themes or stories, which may include heroes, adventures or fairies etc.The kids are energised and run off steam, then the energy level is brought down by ending the class with guided relaxation and meditation that is age appropriate. Classes are focused on the preschooler.

These classes are 60 mins long, actual teaching time is 45 mins.

Days to be advised, please let me know if you are interested

After School Yoga Classes

Kids Yoga 5-9 years

During these 45-60 minutes of fun the classes are based on kids yoga using positive themes, stories and imagination. The kids energy is upped and hopefully used up before the energy is brought down by ending the class with guided relaxation and meditation that is age appropriate.

Kids Yoga 10-14 years

This hour of yoga for early teens helps them expend energy and energise them in a positive way. It focuses on posture, strengthening the core, breath awareness all with a positive theme or affirmation. Their energy is brought down by ending the class with guided relaxation and meditation that is age appropriate.

Web link: www.minibuddhasyoga.ypweb.com.au

TESTIMONIALS

Testimonial 1.

Hi Fe

Just wanted to say what a fantastic job you do of the Mummy & Me class. Finn just loves it and it has been great for me to see his confidence thrive and grow in the class. Also, anything which provides an energy outlet for an active 2 year old is always fantastic from my perspective!!

I love the fact that you have such a pro-active approach to the class and that each week there is always something new and exciting to stimulate the kids' interest. On so many levels, it is a great forum for the kids. Thanks for all the effort you put in - both myself and my boys look forward to a long association.

Jade

Testimonial 2

My Daughter Yasmin, has been attending Fe’s weekly Leaps and Bounds classes for the past 10 months, and thoroughly enjoys her classes.

Each week, Yasmin will come home and tell the family what she has learnt. Lately it has been all about healthy eating, but prior to that, she could recite most of the names for the muscles in your body and also know what to do in an emergency, which they learnt in a song. They even get to make a different healthy snack each week. Yasmin will often try these recipes on the weekend and treat the family to some her yummy healthy treats she has learnt to make.

And that’s not all! While learning all this they are playing and having lots of fun using and improving their gross motor skills. It has certainly been a fun and educational year for Yasmin at Leaps and Bounds, and I would have no hesitations in recommending these classes to any family who wants their child to attend an active and healthy activity after school.

Sally Dickinson

Testimonial 3

I am writing to provide my support for Fe Taylor & Leaps & Bounds Children’s Fitness Centre.

My son – aged 6 had difficulty at school during sport and PE as he was not really interested in sport.

He had difficulty keeping up with his peers and felt very self conscious about his limited skill level.

I enrolled him at Leaps & Bounds into the circuit class.

Fe quickly picked up on his predicament and after the first lesson, Jack was hooked.

Fe worked with Jack, built up his confidence and his self esteem – and that has made all the difference in the world! Jack takes his “homework” from Fe seriously and his own commitment to improving his skills has been outstanding.

Leaps & Bounds has small classes and this allows Fe to help each child develop their skills.

Fe’s caring approach and sense of fun make Leaps & Bounds my choice for a non competitive environment in which to build sporting skills.

Marie Chester

Testimonial 4

I am the mother of a 3 year old girl.

I enrolled my daughter in the Kinder Moves Class at Leaps & Bounds in March.

My daughter loves coming to Fe’s class – she is so excited on Wednesday night before her Thursday morning class.

Fe plays wonderful games with the kids helping them to develop and improve their skills. The Kids then make fruit rockets to help encourage healthy eating habits

I love Leaps & Bounds too!

While Fe has my daughter – I am able to get upstairs to her Personal Training studio to do some exercise of my own! This is invaluable and I really look forward to the opportunity of uninterrupted exercise!

Fe wrote me a program and follows up with me each week.

I would recommend Leaps & Bounds to any parent seeking a fun non competitive exercise program for their child.

Leanne Talbot

KIDS CORNER!

HEY KIDS!

Check out our KIDS CORNER!

We have WORD SEARCHES, Colouring in, Backyard OBSTACLE COURSES for you to try and some YUMMY HEALTHY Recipes for you to try!

Click on the items below to download these fun activities!

Fe Taylor - Personal Training

Whatever the reason for seeking a Personal Trainer, we can assist you to reach your personal HEALTH AND FITNESS GOALS! We specialise in:

Ante Natal Exercise
Post natal Exercise
Strength Training
Cardio Training
Rehabilitation and
Weight Loss.

Sessions are held in our Air Conditioned studio, with qualified, committed Master Trainers.

A mobile service is also available - for those who prefer to train at home. This is a great option for new mums who wish to take advantage of the time when baby is sleeping!

We have a great offer available RIGHT NOW - but for a limited time! See our SPECIALS for the latest offer!

Phone Fe Taylor on 0407 760 013 to book your sessions!

Primary School Child Care Centres and After School Care Groups

Leaps & Bounds offers a mobile service to local school and child care facilities.

As an opening offer - Any facility that books 5 sessions will receive a 6th session FREE!

The 6 sessions can be spread across your facility i.e. - the session do not have to involve the same group / class , and can be taken throughout the school year.

PLEASE CALL or EMAIL us for further information!