Pods: Ready Set Grow- Girls Club! Exercise, Socialize, and Gain Confidence!

You can expect your child to:
-Gain confidence
-Improve in the areas of strength, balance, agility, flexibility, and rhythm 
-Master new exercises, dance styles, and life skills
-Grow in the 5 Core Competencies of Social-Emotional Learning: (Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Responsible Decision-Making, Relationship Skills, Social Awareness)
-Learn about nutrition, healthy habits, and what to expect as our bodies grow and change
-Find community and make friends
-Develop their own healthy lifestyle- physically, mentally, and emotionally

According to the American Heart Association:

Active kids are more likely to have:
-a healthy weight
-stronger, healthier bones and muscles
-better heart and brain health
-improved brain function, including memory, attention and problem-solving
-better school attendance and academic performance, especially in math, reading and writing 
-lower long-term risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and some kinds of cancer
-less stress and fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression
-less inappropriate and distracting classroom behavior
-improved mental health and psychological well-being, including confidence and self-esteem

Ready Set Fitness founder, Miss Shannon, has always had a passion for living an active lifestyle. Shannon began in gymnastics at a very young age. She progressed to become an elite level gymnast competing at the National level in USA gymnastics. She later brought her skills to the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA Cheerleading) where she won National Championships in both Cheer and Dance. Following her 15-year competitive career, she went on to coach both gymnastics and cheerleading as a United States Gymnastic Association (USGA) certified instructor to children ages 2-13. She is also a National Physique Committee (NPC) Florida state bodybuilding champion (2019). Shannon has a Bachelors in Elementary Education. She is also an NCCA-accredited Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) licensed in youth exercise (YES certified), nutrition (FNS Certified), and group training through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Shannon is also Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Certified through the Mindful Practices Organization. She has over 10 years of experience teaching children. Once Shannon’s goals shifted to helping others, she opened her own studio (2018) and knew this was what she was made to do. "Supporting families by helping their children to achieve active and healthy lifestyles is the joy of my life! Specifically, I feel led to be even just a small part in building up our young girls and helping them to see just how valued and loved they are."

Ms. Kara loves teaching stretching, strength, and dance classes. She has a Masters Degree in Holistic Nutrition and Psychological Coaching as well as a BS in Dramatic and Comedic Acting, Dance and Performance. Kara is nationally board certified as a Holistic Health Counselor (HHC), as well as a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Personal Trainer, and Certified Yoga Instructor with over 2000 hours of professional training. She has also been a teacher and curriculum creator for an all girls international school. Here experience in the health and wellness space has spanned over two decades.  "I believe my work is to help foster new habits that support my students' mental, physical and emotional well being. My classroom is a place for my students to come and be themselves in a comfortable and positive environment so they can focus on their own wellness." She brings her expertise along with tons of energy to her Outschool kiddos each and every class! 

Let's GROW together! We can't wait to meet you! We know your learner will have a blast with us, and we would love to provide an unforgettable experience for your child! Let's go girl!

1 hour 45 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.