Mar 17, 2026
As a youth trainer, I’ve seen many young girls step away from sports. In fact, I was one of them. This is not just a phase. Studies show that girls drop out of sports at about twice the rate of boys during their teenage years. So what changes? For teen girls,...
Feb 15, 2026
Working with Energetic Juniors has been such a positive experience for my son. Coach Jasmine was exactly what he needed to get started on his fitness journey — patient, understanding, and genuinely in tune with how to motivate a teenager without overwhelming him. At a...
Feb 1, 2026
As trainers, we know how important it is for teens to find their ideal fitness path. Every adolescent is unique, and discovering the right niche can make a big difference in their motivation and long-term well-being. Encouraging them to explore a variety of activities...
Jan 15, 2026
As a corrective exercise specialist, I meet many young athletes who already have injuries before they even get to college. Often, it is knee pain, back pain, or shoulder issues getting in the way of the sport they love. Here are a few things I wish every young athlete...
Jan 5, 2026
Everyone loves seeing their kids working hard for the sport they love… but the reality is oftentimes, young athletes are playing through pain that shouldn’t be ignored. Here are the top 5 injuries I see in young athletes, plus simple strategies to help protect...
Dec 1, 2025
How a Recipe for Movement Promotes Proper Form and Progress Exercising can be compared to baking a cake, where each movement is a recipe and every instruction is an ingredient that contributes to the final result. Just as a cake depends on a precise combination of...
