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Q&A: My child gained some weight during the pandemic. What are some suggestions for getting them to move? This is a really common question from a lot of people. We’ve had such a HUGE change in our lifestyle, and we don’t need to focus on the “hey, you’ve gained...

Training for sports comes down to specific skill training and general strength and conditioning.  While each sport has its specific set of skills - ball handling, sprinting technique, batting, etc., all sports benefit from improvements in athleticism, explosivity,...

Fun ideas to get moving at home! Everyone has different games they like to play at home, but here are some new ideas presented by our certified trainers, Paytra and Meredith.  Freeze Dance, Dice Game, Bounce, Commercial Break, and Pillow Fight!  Get your family moving...

With all of the changes that have happened over this year, it may seem harder than ever to get your teen out of the house. One way is to run errands together. Running errands can seem like such a simple task, but it can be helpful in getting your teen up and moving....

EJ Trainers Paytra and Meredith have teamed up to create a presentation on how to approach fitness with your children during pandemic times. As they discuss fitness for kids on this online forum, you will be both educated and inspired. You definitely won't want to...

Virtual Training is now available nationwide! You no longer have to be an NYC local to experience an Energetic Juniors workout! Our Virtual Training allows any child, anywhere to workout with an EJ Trainer. Contact us today about our 2-for-1 special!...

By Energetic Juniors Trainer Katrina M. Phillip Here is a good idea to enjoy some quality time with your kids, and to get the blood pumping and the brain focused. Go outside for a walk and enjoy the colors of all the leaves falling from the trees. On your power walk,...

By Francis Lora, LCSW-R Our guest blog is brought to you by Cope With School NYC, a full service child, adolescent and young adult psychotherapy practice on the UWS of Manhattan (and online). Their team of dedicated and seasoned therapists provides individual therapy,...

What does that mean coming from your 10 or 11-year-old? There’s sensitivity around creating consciousness about body image at such a young age, and when your child tells you they want to get it shape, it can leave you with questions. Are they self-conscious? Did...

Last week, Energetic Juniors had the privilege of being a part of a webinar teaching the importance of fitness to young people in India. We LOVE sharing our passion for making fitness fun and accessible to EVERYONE! Watch the video to see what happened! [video...

Check out this video of Energetic Juniors trainer Paytra showing us a Mini Home Workout for Kids aged 9 and up. Paytra guides you through some basic circuit training that is fun and easy to do at home! We love Paytra's skill at engaging kids, helping them enjoy...

In addition to Virtual Workouts, we are now offering Park Workouts. (One-on-one, or with a friend or small groups up to four).Also, two siblings or children and parents can train together at the same rate as a one-on-one session. This offer will be active through...