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Amanda Affleck a fitness professional and mother of two is starting a new venture - FITNESS 247. 
Based at Ponteland Leisure Centre Amanda will introduce new health-related fitness programmes for children and young people - initially there will be three fantastic individual programmes based on fun, action and skill acquisition. A full programme will operate throughout the forthcoming school holidays.
Amanda recognizes the importance of a future full of healthy, strong and active children.
In the ongoing battle against childhood obesity, she has worked extensively with New Zealand based company FitClub to bring to the North East a concept that encourages young people to enjoy exercise and physical activity while learning to incorporate it into their daily lives.
The three programmes on offer include: Team Energy, Team Jam & Team Combat.
teamenergy
Target age group: 5-10 years
This program has been designed for children aged five to 10, using ideas that focus on their cardiovascular needs, balance, ball skills, agility, teamwork, sociability and flexibility.
The training that Amanda has undertaken uses the latest research, anatomical and physiological education. Amanda will provide equipment such as parachutes, space hoppers and beanbags.
Using circuits, relays, partner and team games, team energy provides children with base fitness levels that will open the door to a much wider range of activities to participate in.
teamcombat
Target age group 6-16 years
One of the most popular programmes, this is a martial fitness program for children and ***** aged 6 to 16 years. Team combat combines both the discipline and tradition of martial arts, with the fun of martial fitness.
Participants will discover the principles of interval training in a class structured to allow them to work and progress at a level that suits their current abilities.
Amanda mentions that “During the launch week we will be utilizing exciting, fast-paced music, great routines, drills with kick shields, boxing gloves and pads, the young people will experience the benefits of any martial arts program without any form of physical contact”
teamjam
Target age group: 8-16 years
This funky dance-based programme has been designed using fresh and hip programming and choreography ideas tailored to the 8-16 age groups.
Featuring the very latest sounds and the hottest moves, this program incorporates street dance, hip hop, cheerleading, aerobic and salsa routines.
Amanda has been trained to bring the excitement and energy of a nightclub dance floor into a class environment, ensuring that the group grooves their way to a healthier and fitter lifestyle while having plenty of fun.
Amanda said, “Fitness 247s” number one aim is to Get Kid Active!...............we running a full programme of classes during the schools half term holidays at Ponteland Leisure Centre, during this launch week all of the classes are free and anyone wishing to take part should book their place by calling the centre on 01661 825441. Places are free but booking is recommended.
www.fitness247.pontelandonline.co.uk
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